120 exhibitors partake at Geosynthetics 2013 conference

This biannual event served to unite the world's leading geotechnical professionals who came to explore, learn and share developments in geotechnical engineering technologies.

The conference was a success with more than 1,200 attendees and more than 120 exhibitors, the most ever at the conference, occupying the largest trade show floor to date.

Geosynthetics 2013 was complete with a host of educational components including a breadth of technical programming, including several full-day short courses offering participants Personal Development Hours.

Also included in the conference were plenary sessions and technical topics covering issues and procedures of most concern to the industry. The plenary sessions were conducted by prestigious geosynthetics professionals, including Jerry Yudelson, Mark Smith, Bob Koerner, Carla Suszkowski and Don Siegel.

A unique event this year, the Innovation Theater attracted attendees to a unique forum where exhibitors gave informational presentations on their latest and greatest products and services including topics from quality assurance solutions to geofoam usage.

“This was the best Geosynthetics event yet,” said Deb Stender, Director of Events and Education at IFAI. “We couldn’t have asked for a better turnout, with more than 1,200 attendees and more than 120 exhibitors. I can’t wait for Portland in 2015.”

Geosynthetics 2015 will take place Sunday Feb 15 – Wednesday Feb 18, 2015 in Portland, Ore. and will be co-locating with the International Erosion Control Association (IECA).

Geosynthetics 2013 was organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), and supported by the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) and under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS).

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