Slope Stability 2011, the International Symposium on Rock Slope Stability in Open Pit Mining and Civil Engineering, will be held September 18-21, 2011 in Vancouver, Canada. This specialty meeting will explore recent innovation and key developments in the design, analysis, excavation and management of rock slopes. Slope Stability 2011 will provide a forum for mine owners and operators, consultants, engineers, suppliers and researchers to exchange views on how to promote best practices in slope stability investigations, design, monitoring and management. The deadline for receipt of abstracts has been extended to 21 January 2011.