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!
I loved the workshop! It was just the right combination of instruction plus hands‑on.
– Karen Kinsella, GZA GeoEnvironmental
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
The perfect mix of lecture, background stories, knowledge, insights, and hands-on software exercises.
– Dean Muirhead, Engineer, Barrios Technology
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!
Prior to the course I found the program daunting, but now I feel comfortable using it and am very impressed with what I can do.
– Ashlee D., Penn State University
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.
Thank you for the amazing workshop! The presentations and hands-on exercises were tremendously helpful. I enjoyed it!!!
– Claudia Cardona, Florida International University
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
I thought the workshop was fantastic! The pacing and examples were very good and the course gave me a lot of ideas on how I can better use GWB.
– Morgan Warren, Golder Associates
Thanks again for a great course! I really learned a lot and am looking forward to putting it into practice.
– Andrew Wigston, Natural Resources Canada
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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