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!


As someone inexperienced in both transport and modeling, I found that the course content was made very easy and transparent.

– Eline Feenstra, University of Fribourg

Thank you for the GWB workshop—it was perfect! The tasks made the learning process really easy.

– Yuchen Liu, University of Illinois

The short presentations and example exercises really showcased what the software can do and provided us with an opportunity to test drive the software.

– George A., Environmental Engineer, USA


 2025–2026 Virtual Retreats

2026 virtual retreat

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:

Whether you're a beginner or expert, don't miss these opportunities to hone your skills!

The Reactive Transport Workshop was absolutely fantastic! Five stars, would recommend to a friend!

– Kristina G., Syracuse University

Featured workshop—Build Your Own Reactive Transport Model

ChemPlugin workshop

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.

The execution of the workshop was outstanding! The software itself is great—most of what I need in one place.

– Harsev S., Environmental Engineering Student, USA


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

Neither of us specializes in groundwater chemistry, but we found the course easy to follow and understand.

– Abby M., Horizons Regional Council, New Zealand

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

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


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.