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!


Cannot recommend this course enough!! Can't wait to apply to my research!

– Kiri R., University of the West of Scotland

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

I really liked the course! You have the ability to explain things in an easy way, while pointing out the key issues.

– Christian Wisskirchen, Golder Associates S.A., Santiago


 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 [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

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.

I loved the [geochemical modeling] workshop! In the future I would really like to take the reactive transport course.

– Ryan Davis, Colorado State 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

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

– Yuchen Liu, University of Illinois

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

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


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.