GeoQuebec 2026: Two Days Away!
The 79th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, GeoQuebec 2026 begins in just two days in Quebec City, QC! The CGS and LOC are looking forward to hosting 800+ attendees at the Quebec City Convention Centre from September 13-16.
Special Session Highlights
Monday, September 14
- Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics: Examining and discussing the growing role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the development and use of ground models.
- Education Committee: Exploring emerging trends in geotechnical engineering education.
- Professional Practice Committee: How can we attract, train, and retain the talent that will shape the future of our profession?
- Two thematic technical sessions, one focusing on projects in Indigenous communities and the other on challenges related to sensitive clays.
Tuesday, September 15
- The Geotechnical Research Board will feature presentations on the integration of artificial intelligence in geotechnical engineering.
- Hydro-Québec has brought together experts in climate science, hydroelectric power, and transportation infrastructure to discuss the impacts of climate change and the adaptation strategies being implemented across Québec.
- Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division: Presentation of initiatives aimed at facilitating the responsible adoption of new tools and existing methods in soil mechanics and foundation design.
- Mining and Environmental Geotechnics: A jointly curated selection of relevant technical papers.
Wednesday, September 16
- A thematic session on hydrogeology, including a panel discussion on the future of hydrology in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Special sessions organized by the CRIBAR Research Chair and the Railroad Ground Hazard Research Program.