IGS NEWSLETTER – March 2021
Helping the world understand the appropriate value and use of geosynthetics
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The IGS continues to drive industry knowledge and education with the creation of a digital library. A task force was formed to build an online central database for a range of IGS-related materials that are ideal for reference, general information and research, as well as content that supports individual study and teaching. READ MORE
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On-the-job opportunities for young members could be made more widely available across chapters following a survey by IGS Brazil. The IGS Young Members Committee is exploring ways to add value to membership for young people. A survey conducted by IGS Brazil has confirmed that opportunities to interact with our corporate members are among the top benefits valued by students. READ MORE
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The 4th African Regional Conference on Geosynthetics is less than a year away! IGS Egypt (IGSE), one of the IGS’s newest Chapters, will host GeoAfrica 2022 on February 21-24, 2022. The conference theme is ‘Geosynthetics in Sustainable Infrastructures and Mega Projects’, reflecting the huge increase in the use of geosynthetics in mega-projects throughout the region. READ MORE
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Registration is now open for the 4th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics (4th ICTG), which will be held as a virtual event May 24 – 27, 2021 with co-sponsorship by the North American and International Geosynthetic Society. READ MORE
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The IGS network is growing ever stronger with our LinkedIn profile now surpassing 3,000 followers. Our LinkedIn profile is a key communications channel. It allows us to share IGS news worldwide, in real-time and at low cost. READ MORE
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The intricacies of geotextile specifications were discussed at a recent IGS UK Chapter webinar. Speaker Ian Fraser, IGS Treasurer and Technical Director at TCS-Geotechnics asked ‘Are you specifying and using the correct separation geotextiles?’ READ MORE
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March 9
Discover the challenges involved in lining some of the world’s largest landfills given by speaker John Cowland of Geosystems Ltd HK on March 9 at 5pm GMT.
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March 10 (Brisbane time)
The Australasian Chapter of the IGS hosts Erol Tutumluer in an upcoming webinar entitled 'Ballast Stabilization and Mitigation of Ballast Degradation using Geogrids'. The webinar will take place on March 10 at 11:00am Brisbane time. REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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NOW VIRTUAL
Chicago, Illinois, USA | May 24 – 27, 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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