STRYDE recently hosted its inaugural LandSeis Symposium in Bogotá, Colombia, in partnership with the Asociación Colombiana de Geólogos y Geofísicos de la Energía (ACGGP) — marking a key milestone in the company’s mission to advance onshore seismic acquisition across Latin America.
A regional first for high-density land seismic innovation
Moderated by Víctor Villamizar, STRYDE’s Head of Business Development for Latin America, the LandSeis Symposium brought together geoscientists, operators, and technology leaders from across the region to discuss the latest developments in onshore high-density seismic acquisition.
The event created a dynamic space for sharing insights, real-world case studies, and best practices that are shaping the future of resource exploration and development in Latin America.
Expert speakers drive technical dialogue
STRYDE was honoured to welcome an outstanding line-up of industry experts who shared their knowledge and field experience:
🔹 Douglas Brost – Senior Geophysical Specialist, Parex Resources
🔹 Horacio Acevedo – Chief of Geophysics for Exploration, Hocol
🔹 Jaime Checa – President, Asociación Colombiana de Geólogos y Geofísicos de la Energía (ACGGP)
🔹 Olga Carvajal – Energy Advisor, Latin America, Baker Hughes
🔹 Rodolfo Ardila – CEO, Energy Geophysical Services SAS (EGS)
Their presentations highlighted the strategic importance of high-density seismic acquisition as a critical success factor in exploration, demonstrating how STRYDE’s lightweight nodal system delivers data quality comparable to other leading technologies—at a fraction of the cost, time, and operational footprint
Live STRYDE Mini Seismic System demonstration
A highlight of the event was the live demonstration of the STRYDE Mini Seismic System, hosted by the Energy Geophysical Services (EGS) team.
Attendees witnessed a mini acquisition in action, exploring how easily STRYDE’s nodes can be deployed, harvested, and processed, and viewing the high-quality data captured on-site.
This hands-on experience offered participants a tangible understanding of how STRYDE’s nimble and efficient technology can unlock new opportunities in land seismic acquisition.
Global perspectives and technical insights from STRYDE
From STRYDE, experts shared real-world project results and cost modelling insights, supported by a virtual technical roundtable featuring:
🔹 Celina Giersz – Senior Processing Geophysicist
🔹 Kevin O’Connell – Head of Field Operations
🔹 Nicolas Goujon – Chief Technology Officer
Their sessions explored the operational benefits of STRYDE’s compact nodal design, in-field data processing, and cost-efficient acquisition models, reinforcing the company’s commitment to helping operators achieve high-resolution subsurface imaging with minimal logistical complexity.
Advancing exploration across Latin America
The LandSeis Symposium marked an important step in STRYDE’s ongoing engagement with Latin America’s energy and mining sectors. By fostering technical collaboration and knowledge sharing, STRYDE continues to empower geoscientists and operators with tools to make smarter, faster, and more sustainable exploration decisions.
👏 A huge thank you to all speakers, partners, and attendees—and to the EGS team for bringing the STRYDE Mini Seismic System to life during the event.
🌎 STRYDE looks forward to hosting more regional symposiums and workshops that showcase how lightweight nodal technology is reshaping land seismic acquisition globally.