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GeosyntheticsConference
A VIRTUAL EVENT
Education on Your ScheduleAll education, except
for round table discussions, will be recorded and available to
watch on demand at your
convenience for 60 days after the conference.
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Geosynthetics Virtual Conference 2021 is where the industry
unites to share developments across the geotechnical, civil and
geo-engineering communities. �e co-location with International
Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) Annual Conference and Expo
o�ers expanded education and networking opportunities. Connect with
industry professionals and immerse yourself in a sea of knowledge
through short courses, plenary sessions, technical papers and panel
discussions presented by industry experts from both conferences.
Visit the virtual exhibit halls to see the latest developments in
geotechnical and erosion control products and services o�ered by
the industry’s top companies and organizations.
Discover new products in the virtual exhibit halls �lled with
top exhibiting companies across the geotechnical industry.
Connect with industry peers, exhibitors, speakers and sponsors
throughout the virtual conference.
Learn from the industries most knowledgeable speakers and
respected experts.
Conference Features• Interactive virtual exhibit halls• Engaging
keynote lectures• Virtual networking opportunities• Participate in
panel discussions• Special industry sessions • Technical paper
sessions on-demand• Co-location with IECA Annual
Conference and Expo (experience 2 shows for the price of 1!)
AgricultureConstruction Quality
AssuranceEarthquake EngineeringErosion ControlField and
Laboratory
TestingFoundations and Slope
StabilityGeophysicsGolf Course Construction
and MaintenanceGround ImprovementGrounds KeepingGeotechnical,
Civil
and Environmental Engineering
HorticultureIrrigationLandscapingMiningNondestructive and
Geophysical EvaluationPit, Pond and Reservoir
ConstructionRetaining WallsRisk AssessmentRoofingRoad, Rail and
Runway
ConstructionSeepage and DrainageSolid/Liquid Waste
ContainmentSpill ContainmentTransportationWaste Management
Industries Represented
Join GMA Today!IFAI.com/Membership
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A New Virtual ExperienceGeosynthetics Virtual Conference
features world-class education, an interactive virtual exhibit hall
and the opportunity to network with your industry peers in this
time where in-person events are on hold. Experience short courses,
keynote lectures, plenary sessions, virtual exhibit halls, and
panel discussions sharing developments across the geotechnical,
civil and geoengineering communities. Geosynthetics Virtual
Conference will feature the entire geosynthetics supply chain. Join
civil engineers, contractors, regulators, designers, installers and
geotechnical practitioners at this specialized virtual event.
Technical Paper Sessions On-Demand�e conference features
on-demand technical paper sessions that will cover key information
about the uses, research, design and case studies involving
geosynthetics. �ese papers are of extreme value to attendees and
are used by researchers, academia, designers and engineers. �ey are
published in the proceedings and help spread the vast knowledge and
use of geosynthetics worldwide.
Co-locating with IECA Annual Conference and ExpoIECA’s Annual
Conference and Expo is an educational event for the erosion,
sediment control and stormwater industry and will be co-locating
with Geosynthetics Virtual Conference. �e IECA Annual Virtual
Conference and Expo combines intense, half-day training courses
with topic-focused technical sessions and the largest expo of its
kind. Attendees will have access to both show’s exhibit halls and
educational content.
Keynote Lectures Geosynthetics Virtual Conference features two
Keynote lectures open to all attendees. Kick-o� the conference with
an inspirational lecture from Mount Everest avalanche survivor Jim
Davidson. In the afternoon, Jie Han will present the Koerner Award
Lecture, a cornerstone of the Geosynthetics Conference.
Get CreditEarn up to
40 PDH
WELCOME KEYNOTE
Facing Everest Sized UncertaintiesJim DavidsonTuesday, Feb. 23 |
8–9 am CST
KOERNER AWARD LECTURE
Geosynthetic-Reinforced Column-Supported Embankments: Bridging
theory and practiceJie Han, Ph.D., The University of KansasTuesday,
Feb. 23 | 11 am–12:30 pm CST
*includes live and on-demand education
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Panel DiscussionsPanel discussions are a source of lively debate
during Geosynthetics Virtual Conference. Audience participation is
strongly encouraged.
Measuring the Performance of Geosynthetic Roads—Bench Top to
Full-Scale Testing and Monitoring MethodModerator: Eli Cuelho, TRI
Environmental and Jeb Tingle, USACE
At What Frequency Should We Take Seam Destructive
Samples?Moderator: Glen Toepfer, CQA Solutions, LTD
Geosynthetic Specifications: The Pros and Cons of Existing
Geosynthetic SpecificationsModerator: L David Suits, LDS
Geosynthetics Consulting Services
The Permanent Road Foundation ExperienceModerator: Mark
Marienfeld, TreadMark
Women in Geosynthetics Round Table DiscussionModerator: Jordan
Wiechmann, Plastatech Engineering, Ltd and Jen Miller, Fabricated
Geomembrane Institute
Short CoursesGeosynthetics Virtual Conference o�ers six half-day
Short Courses on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. �ese in-depth courses
feature detailed instruction in a live on-line setting. All courses
provide four PDH’s and are included with full registrations at no
extra cost.
Fundamentals of Geosynthetics— Types, Functions, Selection and
PerformanceKerry Petrasic, Gannett Fleming
Geosynthetics in Erosion and Sediment Control and
Erosion-Resistant Hydraulic StructuresJoel Sprague, TRI
Environmental; Markus Wilke, HUESKER Synthetic GmbH
Landslide Remediation/Erosion Control with Geogrid, Geocell and
Soil AnchorsStephan Gale and Nathan Lichty, Gale-Tec
Engineering
AASHTO 2020: Three Acceptable Design Methods of
Geosynthetic-Reinforced WallsDov Leshchinsky, University of
Delaware and ADAMA Engineering; Daniel Alzamora, FHWA Resource
Center
Construction on Soft Soil using GeosyntheticsLilma Schimmel,
HUESKER Inc; Alex Potter-Weight, Menard USA
Designing for a Zero-Leak Containment FacilityAbigail Gilson MS,
PE, TRI Environmental; Jeff Blum, Weaver Consultants Group; Richard
Brachman PE, Queens University
Topics are subject to change. Visit GeosyntheticsConference.com
for up-to-date information.
Technical Session Topics Case HistoriesErosion
SolutionsEnvironmentalAdvancements in Sediment Control
TechnologiesGeosynthetic BarriersGeosynthetic Clay LinersGRS
AbutmentsGeosynthetics in Pavement Maintenance & Surface
Treatment ApplicationsGround ImprovementInnovative
ApplicationsLightweight BackfillsRoadwaysGeosynthetic Testing and
PropertiesWalls, Embankments, and SlopesWater Protection
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Member* Nonmember
FullIncludes all standard education for Geosynthetics Virtual
Conference and IECA Annual Conference, Welcome Plenary, Koerner
Award Lecture, proceedings, trade show access, Learning Zone
presentations and pre-show Short Courses. (Does not include IECA
pre-conference education.)
$200 $250
Trade Show OnlyIncludes trade show access, Welcome Keynote,
Koerner Plenary, Networking Rooms and Learning Zone presentations.
(Does not include classroom education or pre-show Short
Courses.)
FREE $20
Visit GeosyntheticsConference.com to register today.
Registration is Open
IFAI Members Receive Discounts on Registration. Join today at
IFAI.com/Membership or 800 486 3947.*Member rate available for
members of IFAI, GMA, IGS-NA or any supporting organizations (see
back page for list of supporting organizations).
Discounts AvailableGOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES are eligible to receive
a 30% registration discount by entering the code GC21GVT during
registration. Government employees who do not register using a
government email address may be required to submit identification
to verify eligibility.STUDENTS will receive a 70% registration
discount by entering the code GC21STU during registration. Students
may be required to submit school identification to verify
eligibility.
Contact Barbara Connett at [email protected] for any
questions.
Monday, Feb. 22 Tuesday, Feb. 23 Wednesday, Feb. 24 Thursday,
Feb. 25
On-demand Technical Paper Sessions Available
8 am
On-demand Technical Paper Sessions Available
8 am
On-demand Technical Paper Sessions Available
8 am
On-demand Technical Paper Sessions Available
8 am
Short Courses
Noon−4 pm
Welcome Keynote Lecture–Jim Davidson
8−9 am
Special Session 38–9:30 am
Special Session 68–9:30 am
Special Session 19:15–10:45 am
Panel Discussion 38–9:30 am
Special Session 78–9:30 am
Panel Discussion 19:15–10:45 am
Special Session 410–11:30 am
Special Session 810–11:30 am
Koerner Award Lecture–Jie Han
11 am–12:30 pm
Training Lecture10–11:30 am
Exhibits Open11:30 am–2 pm
Exhibits Open11:30 am–2:30 pm
Exhibits Open11:30 am–2:30 pm
Closing Panel Discussion2–3:30 pm
Special Session 22:30–4 pm
Special Session 52:30–4 pm
Panel Discussion 22:30–4 pm
Panel Discussion 42:30–4 pm
Schedule at a glanceAll posted times are in Central Standard
Time (CST)
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ORGANIZING COMMITTEEJie Han, Ph.D. Committee Chair | The
University of Kansas
Kathryn Grant Exhibit Chair | Propex
Michael R. Simac, PE Short Course Chair | EARTH Improvement
Technologies
Melissa Beauregard, Ph.D., PE Technical Program Co-Chair |
United States Air Force Academy
Jennifer E. Nicks, Ph.D., PE Technical Program Co-Chair |
Federal Highway Administration
Fred Chuck General Member | Geosynthetic Materials Association
(GMA)
Todd R. Berger General Member | Geosynthetics magazine
Robert Lozano General Member | The Reinforced Earth Company
Ben Leshchinksy, Ph.D. IGS-NA Conference Representative Oregon
State University
Ed Silva Application Expert: Barriers | E2
Nilay Patel Application Expert: Drainage SKAPS
Chris Eichelberger Application Expert: Environmental | Agru
America, Inc.
Melissa Hurley, CPESC Application Expert: Erosion Control
Cascade Geosynthetics
Lilma Schimmel, MSCE, PE Application Expert: Reinforcement |
HUESKER Inc.
David Andrews, PE Application Expert: Stabilization / Separation
| Propex
Barbara Connett Secretary General Geosynthetics Conference
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONSAssociation for Mechanically Stabilized
Earth (ASME)
ASTM InternationalCanadian Geotechnical Society (CGS)Deep
Foundations Institute (DFI)Erosion Control Technology Council
(ECTC)Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI)Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA)Geosynthetic Institute (GSI)Geo-Institute
Kansas City Chapter (GI-KC)International Geosynthetics Society
(IGS) International Geosynthetics Society – North America
(IGS-NA)
International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI)
Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST)
University of Kansas (KU)University of Missouri (MU) –
ColumbiaUS Universities Council for Geotechnical Education and
Research (USUCGER)
Geosynthetics Virtual Conference 2021 is organized by the
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and supported
by the Geosynthetic Materials Association, Geosynthetics magazine
and the North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics
Society (IGS-NA).
ExhibitorsAs of Jan. 7, 2021
PLATINUM
SILVER
Advanced Terra Testing
American Excelsior Co.
Atarfil
Axter Coletanche Inc.
COMANCO Environmental Corp.
Cooley Group
Earthsavers Erosion Control, LLC
East Coast Erosion Control
Envirolok
Flex MSE
Inland Tarp & Liner LLC
Intertape Polymer Group
Layfield Geosynthetics
Leak Location Services Inc.
Maccaferri Inc.
Megaplast USA Inc.
Miller Weldmaster Corp.
NAUE America
Polyweld USA Inc.
Presto Geosystems
Raven Engineered Films
Strata Systems
Tenax Corporation
Tensar International Corporation
Texel Technical Materials Inc.
Titan Environmental
TRI Environmental
Willachoochee Industrial Fabrics Inc.
STANDARD
GOLD
Interested in Exhibiting or Becoming a Sponsor?Contact IFAI
Director of Sales & Marketing, Amy Collins
[email protected] | +1 651 225 6970
