The energy sector was already visualising change to respond to the challenges of the energy transition, and the pandemic has simply accelerated this transformation. The frequency and intensity of extreme climate events keep increasing and demand for timely combined action by our society, governments, academic institutions, national labs, and investors. At the same time, the huge fluctuations in energy demand and prices associated with the reactivation of the economies have revealed the need for pragmatic solutions to ensure a sustainable transition that guarantees an uninterrupted vital energy supply. The waves of change that are affecting the energy sector and the digital workplace will inevitably impact the geosciences and engineering professionals who will have to adjust, develop and foster new competencies and practices in this new era. The scheduled meeting is timely and can play a major role in outlining and promoting some of these new competencies and practices that will make geoscientists and engineers more competitive in accessing the opportunities that the new environment will provide. In light of the aforementioned, we have chosen the topic for Conference on Geophysical Advances (CGA) entitled “Geophysical Advances - Natural Resource Exploration, Energy Security and Geohazards”. We are working on the conference programme that will address the challenges, will promote the debate, and will offer some guidance on the future of our professions. We are confident that it will be of interest to all members and we are looking forward to welcoming you to the coal capital of India - Dhanbad during 24-26 March , 2023.