The main thematic areas for discussion are: Reforming subsoil use: transparency, openness, accessibility; Management of mineral resources for sustainable development; Investment potential of Ukraine's mineral resources base; Methodology and practice of geological and economic assessment of mineral deposits; Ukraine's energy independence. Increasing the energy potential of the state; Environmental issues related to the development of mineral deposits; Groundwater use. Revaluation of groundwater reserves and resources; Renewable energy sources: status and prospects; Medico-geological problems.
Organizers of the conference: State Service of Geology and Subsoil of Ukraine and State Commission of Ukraine on Mineral Resources.
Special attention was paid to the priority tasks of the geological industry, including, first of all, the opening of new deposits of Ukraine with proven industrial potential, the development of which will activate the economy of Ukraine and compliance with national environmental legislation, requirements and standards of environmental security of economic activity as an important tool for sustainable development of the state.