Geo-Congress 2024

Geo-Congress 2024

Geo-Congress 2024

Join us for the Geo-Congress 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia, the most exciting, educational, and inspirational event of the ASCE Geo-Institute in 2024. To bridge geotechnical practice from hot climates to cold climates, we have an extensive technical program, engaging keynote speakers, and many networking possibilities.

Top Reasons to Attend

  • Attend Special Sessions focused on types of  infrastructure.
  • Earn PDHs via technical sessions, technical tours, and keynote presentations.
  • Networking with your favorite crowd – ASCE GI’s members.
  • Terzaghi, Peck, Seed  and Prakash Award Lectures.
  • Figure out if Geocongress 2024 will surpass the record-size of the Geocongress 2022 exhibition hall, learn about the latest and greatest tools, technologies and get some amazing swag.
  • Vancouver is a great place to visit and is home to great food, art, cultural attractions, and much more.

Target Audience

  • Geotechnical engineers (from academics to practitioners, from students to emeriti, from staff engineers to company presidents)
  • Structural engineers who love working with geotechnical engineers (or appreciate the value that comes from synergy?) will find an exceptional interest in our infrastructure-themed sessions.

Schedule-at-a-Glance

(subject to change)

All times are in PST.

Sunday, February 25

8:00 am – 5:00 pm Short Courses
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibitor Setup
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm G-I Student Orientation
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm G-I Student Professional Development Workshop
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm G-I Geo-Wall Captains Meeting
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm AGP Induction Ceremony
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Opening Remarks & H. Bolton Seed Award Lecture
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Opening Reception

Monday, February 26

8:00 am – 10:00 am Welcome, conference opening, and Geo-PIT talks
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Student Competitions
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Technical Sessions
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Technical Sessions
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Poster Session
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Shamsher Prakash Lecture
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm G-I Student Program: Organizational Members & Student Travel Grant Winners Job Fair
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Offsite Event – TBA

Tuesday, February 27

8:00 am – 10:00 am Plenary session, Geo-PIT talks, Student Competition Awards
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Technical Sessions
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Technical Sessions
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Poster Session
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Awards Presentation & Karl Terzaghi Award Lecture

Wednesday, February 28

8:00 am – 10:00 am Plenary session, Geo-PIT talks
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Technical Sessions
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Ralph B. Peck Award Lecture
1:30 pm – 6:00 pm Exhibitor Move Out
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Closing Ceremony