Book your ticket to geosynthetics’ flagship global event – the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics – this September.

Organizer IGS North America has put together a rich programme of exclusive talks, courses, workshops and networking opportunities exploring the theme ‘Legacy, Evolution & Revolution in Geosynthetics‘.

The four-yearly event, this time running September 13-17 at the Palais des Congrès (Montreal Convention Centre) in Montreal, Canada, expects to showcase more than 440 presentations, a full day of short courses, technical sessions, and special sessions from the IGS Diversity Committee and IGS Young Members Committee.

The conference is also set to welcome a representative from the United Nations at a special UN Sustainable Development Goals plenary on September 16. There will also be two further plenaries on this date, to be announced soon.

Delegates can also look forward to:

Three unmissable keynote lectures on September 14, 15 and 17, given by Professor Jie Han, Craig Benson, and Pietro Rimoldi, as part of the Giroud, Rowe and Bathurst lecture series, respectively.

Five short courses on Sunday, September 13, including one on Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence co-organized by the IGS Young Members Committee. IGS Young Members can register for this course for just $50 using a special code available by emailing general@13icg-montreal.org.

Cheering on their favourite team when the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) holds its GeoGames on Monday, September 14, testing the skills of its members against the clock. Stay competitive and lace up your boots for the IGS Football Match on September 15, due to be played at McGill University on a field built with geosynthetics on rehabilitated land.

Hearing the Society’s latest activities and ambitions at the IGS General Assembly meeting on September 16.
 

Engaging with external organizations due to include IAGI, the Flexible Geomembrane Institute, and ASTM International Committee D35, who will be hosting sessions complementing IGS technical sessions to encourage greater dialogue between the IGS and those communities.

Checking out the busy Exhibition hall full of who’s who in the geosynthetics market. Want to book a booth? IGS Corporate Members get a 20% discount so email sales@13icg-montreal.org to secure your spot.
  

A spectacular finale at the end-of-conference Gala evening on September 16, at Cirque Éloize, known for its contemporary music, dance and theatre performances.

Don’t delay – register your place at 13ICG here.

Special rates are available for IGS members based in non-high income countries, as defined by the World Bank. The ticket price will adjust according to the registrant’s country on registration. These special rates will expire 45 days before the event.

If you need a letter of invitation for your visa application please email general@13icg-montreal.org to request one. Organizers strongly advise applying for visas as soon as possible as processing can take several months.

For more on the conference’s full programme, visit the dedicated website here.