The Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) in collaboration with the Canadian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH-CNC) extend an invitation to GeoOttawa 2017—the 70th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 12th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference. The conference will be held from Sunday, October 1 to Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The theme for GeoOttawa 2017 is “70 Years of Canadian Geotechnics and Geoscience”. The organizers will build on this conference theme throughout the technical program, plenary sessions, and social activities. Delegates will learn of the extensive contributions of geotechnical and hydrogeological practitioners throughout Canada since the Canadian Geotechnical Society was founded 70 years ago. In addition to the technical program and plenary sessions, the conference will include a complement of local tours and short courses.
Short Courses and Workshops on Sunday, October 1:
SC1 – Geotechnical Engineering for Trenchless Technology Projects SC1 – Student Delegate
SC2 – Liquefaction Analysis & Seismic Remediation of Dams
SC2 – Student Delegate
SC3 – Geomechanics, Shale Gas, and Geopolitics SC3 – Student Delegate
SC4 – Advanced Construction Dewatering
SC4 – Student Delegate
SC5 – Fundamentals of Aquifer Test Interpretation
SC5 – Student Delegate
SC6 – Advanced Geotechnical Laboratory Testing in Practice SC6 – Student Delegate
W1 – Research in the Geotechnical and Geoscience Fields W1 – Student Delegate
Other Activities/Partner Programs:
Monday, October 2 – Historical Highlights Walking Tour
Monday, October 2 – ByWard Market Lunch: Vittoria Trattoria
Tuesday, October 3 – Canadian Museum of History
Tuesday, October 3 – Afternoon Tea and Lunch: Fairmont Chateau Laurier Wednesday, October 4 – Gatineau Park Sightseeing Tour & Nordik Spa Day
Additional, Individual Activities:
Sunday, October 1 – Icebreaker and Exhibitor Reception
Monday, October 2 – Geotechnical Achievements Luncheon
Monday, October 2 – CGS/IAH-CNC Awards Banquet
Tuesday, October 3 – CGS/IAH-CNC Business Luncheons
Tuesday, October 3 – Local Colour Night at the Canadian War Museum
Wednesday, October 4 – R.F. Legget Award Luncheon
As Canada’s capital, Ottawa is a showcase city located in Ontario at the Quebec border. As 2017 is Canada’s sesquicentennial, Ottawa will be the epicenter of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations of which GeoOttawa 2017 will sure be a part. The official venue for GeoOttawa 2017 is the Shaw Centre—Ottawa’s hub for meetings and events—and is within walking distance of national sights, historic landmarks, world-class museums and galleries, culture, and numerous hotels and restaurants. Partner conference hotels – The Westin, Lord Elgin, Les Suites and Novotel – are only minutes away from the Shaw Centre and together will provide first rate accommodation for delegates.
For registration and the conference website, please go to: http://www.geoottawa2017.ca