When the Germany-based organization SKZ first brought its renowned “Lifetime of Geosynthetics” seminar to the United Arab Emirates in 2008, it may have been tough to envision it becoming more than just a seminar filling a void in the region’s professional development opportunities. This year, the event–3rd International Conference on Geosynthetics Middle East–marks its gathering with strong international and domestic support, including the patronage of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City.
Working with BMC Gulf, the event has transitioned into a rich, progressive discussion on the utilization of geosynthetics for immediate and long-term infrastructure needs. The combination of technical and practical information has attracted well-deserved attention.
The 2010 installment of Geosynthetics Middle East will take place 9-10 November 2010 at Le Meridien Hotel in Abu Dhabi under the theme of “Waterproofing Systems and Reinforced Structures.”
The announced program is as follows:
DAY ONE SCHEDULE
Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks
Reda Ashkar, BMC Gulf LLC (UAE) and Dr. Dalia Abu Samra-Rohte, AHK – German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce, UAE
Keynote Lecture: “Recent developments and future opportunities for geosynthetics,” Eng. Abdulla S. Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Infrastructure and Municipal Assets, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE
“Enhance your geosynthetics by the use of functional additives,” Dr. Markus C. Grob, BASF, Switzerland
“Value creation with borstar enhanced PE in geomembranes,” Peter Malmros, Borouge Pte Ltd, Singapore
“Thermoplastic lining – Long term corrosion protection of underground structures,” Eng. Albert Lueghamer, AGRU Kunststofftechnik GmbH, Austria
Case Study:”Geosynthetics in surface water drainage network & earthen dam construction to control stormwater & floods,” Dipl.-Ing. Fouad Ashkar, BMC Gulf Contracting L.L.C, UAE
“Future plastic welding equipment — Quality control and documentation,” Thomas Furrer, LEISTER Process Technologies, Switzerland
“Construction quality assurance of geosynthetic lining systems in the Middle East for long-term sustainability of water resources,” Rami El-Sherbiny, Faculty of Engineering, Cairo University, Egypt and John Allen, TRI/Environmental, USA
Case Study:”Sustainable greening of Abu Dhabi City,” Ph.D. Abdul-Sattar S. Al-Mashhadani, Landscape Expert Parks & Recreation Facilities Division, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE
“Sophisticated applications with controlled geomembranes of high-end polyethylene raw materials,” Detlef Schramm DOW Europe GmbH, Switzerland; Catrin Tarnowski, GSE Lining Technology GmbH, Germany; and Silke Schwöbken, SENSOR spol. s.r.o., Slovakia
Panel Discussion
Expert Get Together
Sponsored by LEISTER
DAY TWO SCHEDULE
Chairman’s welcome and opening remarks – Reda Ashkar, BMC Gulf LLC, UAE
“GCL and Geomembrane Waterproofing Systems — What not to do!” Dr. Ian D. Peggs, I-CORP INTERNATIONAL Inc., USA
“Waterproof Joint Sealing Membranes for Reinforced Concrete Structures,” Rodney van Eck, Sika UAE LLC, UAE
"CE — Certification of GSYs,” Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Zanzinger, SKZ, Germany
“Waterproofing in Extreme Conditions Common Errors and Remediation Techniques,” Rob Cisneros, Cetco, USA
“Durability of Geogrids,” Ivica Duzic, Colbond GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
“The development and performance of a geogrid,” C.D. Hall, Tensar International Ltd, UK
“Segmental Block Earth Retaining Structures – Reaching New Heights in the Gulf Region,” Peter Wills, Tensar International Ltd, UK
“Grids used in asphalt as reinforcement,” Ammar Al Hajjaj, Al Jaber Bitumen Ooms LLC, UAE and Jasper van der Wa Ooms International Holding bv, Netherlands
Panel Discussion
Keynote Closing: Eng. Abdulla S. Al Shamsi, Executive Director of Infrastructure and Municipal Assets, Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, UAE
For more information on the event, including registration, visit www.geosyntheticsme.com.
