Review some of the programs at GeoAmericas 2008 the highlights of each program can be found using the links below. Please continue to check back for as we are continually adding program information.

• Overview of the Technical Program, with the highlights of the technical activities
• The Short Course Program, including offerings in English and Spanish
• The Geoenvironmental Training Lectures Program, with 1.5-hr offerings in English and Spanish
• The Transportation Training Lectures Program, with 1.5-hr offerings in English and Spanish
• The Golf Outing Program

You may also review the Tracks of our Technical Program:

• The Geoenvironmental Track, including Chemical Compatibility Issues for GCLs
• The Laboratory and Field Performance Track, including Performance Monitoring of Geosynthetic Installations
• The Best Papers and Special Sessions Track, including the best Journal Papers published in GI, G&G, ASCE JGGE, CGJ, and TRB
• The Pavements Track, including Base Reinforcement in Pavements
• The Walls and Slopes Track, including Embankments over Soft Soils
• The Mining Track, including Geosynthetics in Mining Applications
• The Hydraulics & Erosion Control Track, including Reconstruction, Erosion Control and Coastal Rehabilitation with Geosynthetics
• The GRI 21 Conference featuring Geosynthetics in Agriculture and Aquaculture

Y también los siguientes rubros específicamente en español:

• Descripción General del Congreso, con las actividades principales
• Conferencias de Entrenamiento Introductorias para cada uno de los tipos de geosintéticos
• Actividades Técnicas del Congreso ofrecidas en español

Please note, the above theme related information provides only highlights, there will be 3 days of 8 concurrent sessions and one full day of short courses offered at GeoAmericas. You may also want to review a comprehensive list of each Short Course, Keynote Lecture, Training Lecture or Technical Session in the corresponding pages.

GeoAmericas 2008 is an excellent opportunity to expand the geosynthetics industry into new markets, new applications, and new horizons.

Jorge G. Zornberg, Ph.D., P.E., Conference Chairman
on behalf of the
GeoAmericas 2008 Organizing Committee