Workshops and virtual retreats
Learn to use The Geochemist's Workbench® like a pro with training from Aqueous Solutions, the people who make the software. Your time is valuable—let us get you up and running quickly!
The perfect mix of lecture, background stories, knowledge, insights, and hands-on software exercises.
– Dean Muirhead, Engineer, Barrios Technology
I had the best time during the workshop! I am 100% convinced all my models will be done in GWB from now on!
– Thais Lamana, Golder Associates
Neither of us specializes in groundwater chemistry, but we found the course easy to follow and understand.
– Abby M., Horizons Regional Council, New Zealand
2025–2026 Virtual Retreats
Immerse yourself with like-minded colleagues from around the world to learn the ins and outs of geochemical modeling at a Virtual Retreat.
Each instructor-led, hands-on retreat spans three or four half-day sessions and gives you a detailed look at how you can apply the latest modeling techniques in your work.
In 2026, we will offer three Retreats:
- Geochemical Reaction Modeling in the spring;
- then in the fall, Reactive Transport Modeling;
- plus a special event, Build Your Own Reactive Transport Model, in February.
Whether you're a beginner or expert, don't miss these opportunities to hone your skills!
I loved the workshop! It was just the right combination of instruction plus hands‑on.
– Karen Kinsella, GZA GeoEnvironmental
Featured workshop—Build Your Own Reactive Transport Model
Learn to use the amazing ChemPlugin self-linking software object to create your own reactive transport code!
Working in Python, you'll build a series of progressively more complex client programs, from simple titration models to a full-featured reactive transport simulator!
For details or to register, please visit the workshop webpage.
I was very impressed with the GWB Fate and Transport course in Johannesburg. It was well presented and very informative. I would recommend the course to any of my peers. Thank you, Brian and Craig!
– Altus Huisamen, Geo Pollution Technologies, Pretoria
Events
Please join us for one or all of our instructor-led hands-on workshops:
| Workshop | 2025–2026 dates | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 Virtual Retreat Reactive Transport Modeling |
October 27–30 | 13:00–16:30 (UTC) | Sold out! |
| Special Retreat Build Your Own Reactive Transport Model | February 24–26 | 14:00–17:30 (UTC) | Register |
| Spring 2026 Virtual Retreat Geochemical Reaction Modeling |
April 27–30 | 13:00–16:30 (UTC) | Register |
| Fall 2026 Virtual Retreat Reactive Transport Modeling |
October 27–29 | 13:00–16:30 (UTC) | Register |
Cannot recommend this course enough!! Can't wait to apply to my research!
– Kiri R., University of the West of Scotland
The best workshop I've ever participated in. The short theoretical introductions and illustrated exercises helped me learn the software in two days.
– Valeria B., Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The [Johannesburg] workshop was good and quite informative, I'll be attending the one that you'll hold in Cape Town in 2016.
– Hlanganani Tutu, University of the Witwatersrand
Schedule your own!
Organizing an online workshop exclusively for you and your colleagues is easy and inexpensive. Please visit our training page for information.
Self-paced training
The GWB Online Academy offers free self-paced training in all aspects of geochemical modeling. Arrive as a beginner, leave an expert!
Hosts and sponsors
We present workshops around the world through collaboration with our hosts and sponsors. We thank them for their efforts and hospitality.
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