IGS NEWSLETTER – February 2021
Helping the world understand the appropriate value and use of geosynthetics
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The largest regional conference on geosynthetics will now take place in September this year. Health and safety concerns with the continuing Covid-19 pandemic has prompted organizers to move the 7th European Geosynthetics Conference to September 19-22, 2021. READ MORE
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Explore the work and aims of the new IGS Foundation at the click of a button with the launch of its new website. The new website – theigsfoundation.com – contains plenty of information for supporters including news, updates, a handy explainer video, and the exciting benefits of donating to this ambitious new group. READ MORE
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Get the latest on the GRI-GCL3 geosynthetic clay liner specification at a webinar on March 3, 2021. The IGS Technical Committee on Barrier Systems (TC-B) will host speaker Kent von Maubeuge who will talk on ‘GCL Standard Specification GRI-GCL3: background and development, limitations and latest updates’. READ MORE
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Our Brazil Chapter made history for IGS conferencing when GeoAmericas 2020 went virtual. Here, IGS Brazil President Victor Pimentel reflects on the mammoth challenge and offers advice for staging future virtual IGS conferences. READ MORE
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In January 2020, the International Geosynthetic Society, Technical Committee on Barriers (TC-B), held a back-to-back workshop with the Technical Committee on Reinforcement (TC-R) at the Barcelona Technical University, Barcelona, Spain. READ MORE
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Members of the UK Chapter of the IGS met virtually and appointed a new chairperson. Former vice-chair Patricia Guerra-Escobar took over from Andrew Belton, who had been chair for the last two years. The vice-chair is now Dave Woods.
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The Italian Chapter of the IGS, known as AGI-IGS, has been active for nearly three decades. As members prepare for the prestigious 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics in Rome next year, Chapter President Daniele Cazzuffi gave us an insight into the busy group. READ MORE
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Prepare for a busy 2021 with a packed schedule of IGS events, meetings and conferences set to fill your diary. While 2020 was an unpredictable year for organized events, this year has plenty to look forward to. Here’s a reminder of some forthcoming highlights… READ MORE
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Organizers have extended the abstract deadline to February 28, 2021. The 12th ICG is set to take place in Rome, Italy, on September 18-22, at the stunning Auditorium Parco della Musica. READ MORE
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Organizers of the rescheduled 7th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics are still welcoming abstract submissions. The deadline has been extended to March 31, 2021 because of the new conference dates. READ MORE
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India Expo Centre, India & VIRTUAL | February 24- 27, 2021
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NOW VIRTUAL
Cartagena, Colombia | February 22 – 26, 2021
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NOW VIRTUAL
Chicago, Illinois, USA | May 24 – 27, 2021
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Lima, Peru | August 24 – 26, 2021
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NEW DATE - September 19 - 22, 2021
Warsaw, Poland
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NEW DATE - October 7 - 10, 2021
Athens, Greece
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Arlington, Virginia | October 17 - 20, 2021
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Taipei, Taiwan | November 22 – 26, 2021
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Cairo, Egypt | February 21-24, 2022
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Rome, Italy | September 18 – 22, 2022
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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is a learned society dedicated to the scientific and engineering development of geotextiles, geomembranes, related products, and associated technologies. The core purpose of the IGS is to provide the understanding of and promote the appropriate use of geosynthetic technology throughout the world. |
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