The 30th Symposium of the Vancouver Geotechnical Society will take place on May 17, 2024.

The Symposium is open to individuals from all sectors to discuss/present topics related to Dams.

The Symposium program will consist of the following (details provided here):

  • Two Keynote lectures, namely, presentations from:

    • Bryant Robbins (US Army Corps of Engineers Risk Management Center - Chief, Western Division) on “The Evolution of Embankment Dam Design and Construction”.

    • Rick Friedel (Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Klohn Crippen Berger) on "Utilizing a Performance-Based Approach to Support Safe Tailings Management”.

  • Technical sessions including presentation of 9 papers.

  • Geotechnical suppliers trade show exhibition.

  • Continental breakfast, lunch, and two coffee breaks provided.

A link to the proceedings will be made available once papers are received. Refer to the Symposium Program for the presentation titles.

Symposium registration is now online at the link below. Your receipt will be sent to your registered email address two days before the Symposium. Registration is $225 before April 12th, $275 thereafter, and $325 day-of. The student registration fee is $75.

Exhibitors / Sponsors:

The VGS invites you to promote your business at the 30th Annual VGS Symposium as a corporate sponsor or exhibitor of your products and services. Exhibitor and sponsorship details may be made available soon. Payment for exhibitors and sponsors is at the link below.

Hotel Bookings and Accommodations:

The VGS has reserved a room block (offering discounted rates) at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront that are available for Symposium attendees to purchase. Reservations can be made by individual attendees directly with the hotel by calling 604-689-9211. Room rates are as follows:

  • Cityview Single/Double: $319/night

  • Harbourview Single/Double: $349/night

Hotel room rates will be offered 3 days prior and 3 days following the event and are subject to the applicable taxes and fees in effect at the time of check-out.

 PLEASE NOTE: Reservations must be made on or before April 15, 2024 in order to utilize the group rates. Reservations made after this date will be based on a space and rate-available basis.

Contact Information:

TJ Singh and Ali Jahanfar – Symposium Co-Chairs
tsingh@thurber.ca / ali.jahanfar@stantec.com

Marc Bosse – Exhibitors / Sponsors
mbosse@thurber.ca

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