GeoMEast 2018 International Congress and Exhibition will be held in Cairo, Egypt from 24 – 28 November  2018 at Marriott Mena House Hotel in front of the Great Pyramids. The theme for the event is “Sustainable Civil Infrastructures: Structural Integrity.” Geosynthetics has a major role in the technical program.
The organizers have released more details on the geosynthetics program. Learn more about the event and register at https://geomeast2018.org.
GeoMEast 2018 Geosynthetics Program

GEOMEAST 2018 GEOSYNTHETICS LECTURE

The lectures listed below are ordered chronologically for their presentation at GeoMEast 2018:

  • The 2nd International Geosynthetics Society official lecture. Presenter: Dr.  P. Giroud. Topic: “The use of geomembranes for lining canals.”
  • The Geosynthetics Materials Association official lecture. Presenter: Jonathan Curry. Topic: “North American Market Update and Industry Advocacy Efforts.”
  • The 2ndRobert Koerner Honor Lecture (Geosynthetic Institute Official Lecture). Presenter: Kent von Maubeuge. Topic: “Geosynthetic Barriers in regulations and recommendations in line with the ISO design guide.”
  • Keynote lecture #1. Presenter: Prof. Erol Guler. Topic: “Examples of Geotechnical Design of Complex Buildings and Infrastructure in Turkey and Innovative Solutions Using Geosynthetics.”
  • Keynote lecture #2. Presenter: Prof. Buddhima Indraratna. Topic: “Application of Geo-inclusions for Sustainable Rail Infrastructure under Increased Axle Loads and Higher Speeds.”
  • Keynote lecture #3. Presenter: Prof. Mario Manassero. Topic: “Modern Design Approach for Landfill Liners. “
  • Keynote lecture #4. Presenter: Prof. Charles Shackelford. Topic: “Sustaining Chemical Containment with Enhanced Bentonite-Based Barriers.”

RELATED: Kent von Maubeuge to Deliver Koerner Lecture at GeoMEast 2018
GEOMEAST 2018 GEOSYNTHETICS COURSES, WORKSHOPS & SESSIONS

  • Short course: Introduction to Geotechnical Design using Geosynthetics. Lecturer: Prof. Mohamed A. Meguid
  • Short course: Introduction to Geomembranes and their Applications in Reservoirs, Dams, Canals and Waste Storage Landfills. Instructor: Dr. J.P. Giroud
  • Workshop: Geosynthetics Engineering. Instructor: Prof. Erol Guler
  • Session: Geosynthetics Engineering

GeoMEast 2018 Geosynthetics Program

SELECT GEOSYNTHETICS EXHIBITORS

For full trade show information, visit the GeoMEast 2018 website.

  • Anhui Huifeng New Synthetic Materials Co., Ltd.
  • BonarNatpet Geosynthetics
  • DAEHAN i.m. Co., Ltd.
  • Feicheng Lianyi Engineering plastics Co.,Ltd.
  • G&G Partners S.r.l.
  • Hock Technology Co.,Ltd.
  • HUESKER Synthetic GmbH
  • Leister Technologies AG
  • MACHINA-TST, OOO
  • MEGAPLAST INDIA PVT. LTD.
  • NAUE GmbH & Co. KG.
  • Pietrucha Sp. z o.o. International Sp. K.
  • TechFab India Industries Ltd.
  • TeMa Technologies and Materials s.r.l.

The organizers invite further inquiries and offers to contribute to the geosynthetics activities. Contact info@geomeast2018.org by October 7.
Learn more at https://geomeast2018.org.

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