Geotechnical News - March 2015 - page 27

68th Canadian Geotechnical Conference /
7 th Canadian Permafrost Conference
September 20-23, 2015, Québec City
Challenges from North to South
KEY DATES
MARCH 1, 2015
Call for full paper submissions
MAY 15, 2015
Deadline for full paper submissions
JULY 31, 2015
End of early bird registrations
The Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS), in collaboration with the Eastern Quebec Section of the Canadian Geotechnical
Society, and the Canadian National Committee for the International Permafrost Association (CNC-IPA) invite you to
GéoQuébec 2015, the 68th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 7th Canadian Permafrost Conference in memory
of Ross Mackay.
MAIN CONFERENCE THEME: CHALLENGES FROM NORTH TO SOUTH
“GEOQuébec 2015: Challenges from North to South” will highlight innovations in addressing complex geotechnical and
permafrost challenges from across Canada and abroad within the framework of the economic development of society.
GEOQuébec 2015 Conference’s program highlights:
R.M. Hardy Address presented by Dr. Jean-Marie Konrad (Univerité Laval)
Special sessions that are of local and national relevance to the fields of geo-engineering, permafrost
and engineering geology
Workshops
Short courses
Technical excursions and local tours
Trade showwith over 50 exhibitors
Visit the conference’s website at www.geoquebec2015.ca for more detailed information and to register online.
Be sure to register before July 31, 2015 to take advantage of the early bird pricing discount!
TECHNICAL THEMES
Fundamentals
Soil and Terrain Characterization
Geohazards
Infrastructure Design and Operation
Problematic Soils
Mining Waste Management and
Environmental Geotechnology
Sustainable Development
Education and Professional Practice
The Conference will be held at the Convention Center in Québec City, located in the heart of the World Heritage city across
from the Parliament Building and a few steps from various tourist attractions. Don’t miss the chance to discover a
must-see destination!