11 February 2010 – The 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics (9ICG) will be held in Guaruja, São Paulo, Brazil 23-27 May 2010.
When entering Brazil, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date of entry. For tourists from the Mercosur countries (Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay), it is necessary only to show some identification or a valid passport.
For tourists and visitors from other countries, visas may be required.
Participants are strongly advised to make sure they fulfill all legal requirements to enter Brazil. Please check with your nearest Brazilian Embassy/Consulate. You may also consult the following entrance visa document (PDF):
https://www.geosynthetica.com/Uploads/IGS_Brazil_EntranceVISAS.pdf
ABOUT 9ICG
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) holds its main, global conference every four years. The 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics (9ICG) provides an opportunity to learn about and discuss highly technical and scientific geosynthetics issues and their solutions. A primary objective of the conference is to present the most recent developments, improvements and new technologies from the international geosynthetics community.
In addition to the exhibit hall activities, keynote lectures and technical sessions, the 9ICG offers five 3-hour short courses. These courses will be held on the opening day of the event, Sunday, 23 May.
Read more about short course opportunities here.
IGS Brasil (Brazilian Association of Geosynthetics) and ABMS (Brazilian Association of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering) will organize the conference under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) and in association with the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) and with the support of the ABINT (Brazilian Association of Nonwoven and Technical Textiles).
Visit the conference website:
http://www.9icg-brazil2010.info
RELATED LINKS
IGS Website
Geosynthetics News: 9ICG Hotel Update – February 2010
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