Your next great journey starts here!
Ready to turn your ambitious travel ideas and projects into reality? Join the vibrant community at the Royal Geographical Society for the UK's only dedicated event for planning expeditions and purposeful journeys, packed with inspiration, practical advice, and networking.
Whether you're a student planning an overseas project, a budding field researcher with a new idea, an independent traveller seeking to make a positive impact, or an adventurous content creator looking to tell transformative stories – if you’re inspired to explore the world in a challenging and meaningful way, this is your launchpad.
- Learn from over 100 world-leading expedition professionals and field researchers.
- Attend diverse workshops from planning your itinerary and managing risk to ethical travel and sharing your discoveries.
- Get tailored guidance for your specific project, big or small.
- Meet like-minded people united by a passion for discovery and making a difference.
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Venue information
This event will be held in at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
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- Conference
Challenging maps and exploration symposium
Join us for a day of expert panels discussing the connections, historical and contemporary, between maps and exploration. Event sponsored by the Sunderland Collection.
London and onlineOpen to allThursday 30 October 2025 - Workshop
Inclusive fieldwork and expeditions seminar: race and disability
This seminar, facilitated by Equal Adventure, introduces the inclusion of disability and race in expeditions and fieldwork. It is designed for field leaders who want to develop a more inclusive approach to their expedition and fieldwork practice.
LondonOpen to allThursday 30 October 2025 
Accommodation at RGS Explore Weekend 2025
We’ve secured a special rate at Astor Hyde Park Hostel exclusively for RGS Explore Weekend delegates, just £80 for two nights (Friday and Saturday). Located close to the Society, you’ll be staying in shared rooms with fellow RGS Explore Weekend attendees. Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your bunk!
LondonOpen to all31 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025