Call for Abstracts
The heart of the Geosynthetics Conference is the technical paper program. Hundreds of geotechnical professionals come together to write, peer review, publish and present the latest research and case studies.The technical program is developed, presented and vetted by experts in the geotechnical industry. Practitioners, professors and students come together to provide 25 pdh of education covering the full spectrum of geosynthetic uses. Special consideration will be given to abstracts that are related to the conference theme: Strengthening Infrastructure Safety, Reliability and Longevity.

All submissions are peer reviewed at each step of the process, including the abstract, initial draft and final paper submission. At least one author from each accepted final paper must register and present the paper during the conference to guarantee publication.

Abstract submission for authors with extensions is now open! Individual extensions are available, contact bjconnett@ifai.com to request yours by April 13.

View the list of initial topics.

Important Dates

10/2/17   Short Course/Proposals/Panel Submission Begins
11/27/17   Short Course/Proposals/Panel Submission Deadline
1/16/18   Abstract Submission Open
4/6/18   Abstract submission Deadline
6/1/18   First Draft Paper submission begins
8/3/18   First Draft Paper deadline
9/3/18   Final Paper submission begins
10/12/18   Final Paper deadline
11/1/18   Author Registration Deadline
1/10/19   Presentations due
2/10/19   Geosynthetics 2019 begins