Events

Full-Day Short Course
Glen Toepfer, C.E.T., and Brent Duganiero, C.E.T., CQA Solutions, Ltd.
The purpose of a geosynthetic containment system is to provide environmental protection outside the containment system...Learn more

Full-Day Short Course
Mina Lee, Ph.D., University of Windsor
The short course will address the growing importance of sustainable practices in geotechnical engineering...Learn more

Full-Day Short Course
Kerry W. Petrasic, P.E., GFT Inc.
Geosynthetics are a relative newcomer in geotechnical engineering...Learn more

Full-Day Short Course
Jorge G. Zornberg, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE., F.ASCE, The University of Texas at Austin
Geosynthetics provide sustainable solutions that enhance the performance, durability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness of roadway infrastructure...Learn more

Half-Day Short Course
Michael P. McGuire, M. ASCE, P.E., Lafayette College; Aaron Gallant, M. ASCE, P.E., University of Maine
Column-supported embankments (CSEs) facilitate construction over soft ground by transferring a portion of embankment loading to an array of supporting columns...Learn more

Opening Keynote
Trey Riddle, Ph.D., CFO, INDHEMP
Infrastructure and environmental professionals are facing a period of change...Learn more

Technical Session

Technical Session

Technical Session

Special Session
Robert A. Gladstone, P.E., Association for Mechanically Stabilized Earth; Robert C. Johnson, Jr., P.E., EKHO Infrastructure Solutions
Specifying geosynthetic reinforcement for an MSE wall introduces important constructability considerations...Learn more

Technical Session

Technical Session

Special Session
Anton Russel, Construck Systems
This session presents a performance-based, full-scale test method for multicomponent geosynthetic-facing reinforced slope protection systems...Learn more

Panel Discussion
Ashray Saxena, The University of Texas at Austin; Jorge G. Zornberg, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, F.ASCE, The University of Texas at Austin; Ahmad Alhasan, Ph.D., P.E., Ingios Geotechnics; Tommy James, Jr., P.E., Tensar, A Division of CMC; Sanat Pokharel, Ph.D., P.Eng., Stratum Logics
This panel discussion will examine the challenges and opportunities associated with the implementation...Learn more

Technical Session

Technical Session

Networking
Network with your peers during this lively reception spanning the breadth of the combined showfloor. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages while viewing innovative offerings from vendors covering a variety of specialties.

Plenary
Established in 2016, the Robert M. Koerner Award and Lecture is given to an individual that has had a measurable impact on the Geosynthetics industry in North America

Special Session
Erol Tutumluer, Ph.D., Dist. M.ASCE, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Geosynthetic stabilization is often associated with a paved road when an aggregate base/subbase is constructed over a subgrade having CBR...Learn more

Round Tables
Bethany Searles, Inland Tarp & Liner; Dianna King, International Lining Technology; Maya Innis, Liester Technologies, LLC
This interactive round table will provide an opportunity for women and industry allies to connect, share experiences, and discuss ways to strengthen the Women in Geosynthetics (WIG) community...Learn more

Technical Session

Panel Discussion
Glen Toepfer, CQA Solutions, Ltd.; Catrin Tarnowski, Solmax Geosynthetics GmbH; Sam Allen, TRI Environmental; Todd Harmon, Hallaton Environmental Linings; Eddie Weiser, Leister Technologies; Gus Fauci, Demtech
Data is part of this industry’s future. Like it or not, it already shapes how we make decisions...Learn more

Technical Session

Technical Session

Technical Session

Plenary
Mark Smith, P.E., GE, dgE, se
Speaker Mark Smith, P.E. Is a world renowned expert in geosynthetic in mining applications. This lecture explores the latest research and designs for mining, heap leach pads, and tailings ponds...Learn more

Networking
Grab some breakfast and spend time connecting with your peers during these round table discussions. Is there a hot topic on your mind? Let us know and we can add it to the list!

Special Session
Robert A. Gladstone, P.E., Association for Mechanically Stabilized Earth; Robert C. Johnson, Jr., P.E., EKHO Infrastructure Solutions
AASHTO’s Stiffness and Limit Equilibrium Methods offer new approaches for designing geosynthetic-reinforced...Learn more

Panel Discussion
Timothy D. Stark, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Eddie Weiser, Leister; Gus Fauci, DemTech; Dave McLaury, DM Solutions, Inc.; Todd Harman, Hallaton; Brian Fraser, Layfield
This panel discussion will focus on the basics of welding flexibile geomembranes and understanding how to achieve a suitable weld quality...Learn more

Technical Session