Its activities are based upon the universities of Debrecen and Szeged, as well as on the geological exploration and mining enterprises operating in the region.

The aims are: to inform the professionals, to inform the large public about news related to geology concerning the region, such as: utilisation of geothermal energy, oil and gas exploration, furthermore to give popularizing lectures, and to call attention to the natural treasures of the region, e.g. the Natural Parks Kiskunság, Körös-Maros, and Hortobágy.

The Direction in the 2015-2018 period:
President: Balázs Kiss
Secretary: Andrea Varga Raucsikné
Direction members: Tivadar M. Tóth, Péter Rózsa, Ágnes Fiser-Nagy, Janina Horváth, Attila Király
Substitute: Gábor Kovács

The Direction in the 2012-2015 period:
President: Balázs Kiss
Secretary: Gábor Kovács
Direction members: János Geiger, Károly Kiss, Tivadar M. Tóth, Ágnes Nagy, Péter Rózsa

The Direction in the 2009-2012 period:
President: Tivadar M. Tóth
Secretary: Gábor Kovács