Geosynthetics Conference 2019 plenaries designed to inform

The geotechnical industry is complex, from constant roadway stabilization efforts to catastrophic hurricane recovery. Join your peers for four plenaries at Geosynthetics Conference 2019 in Houston, Texas, each presented in a selective format by topic experts, best suited to highlight hard-hitting challenges.

Monday, February 11, 8–9:45 a.m.

Topic: Hurricane Harvey Response and Mitigation

Moderator: Robert Gilbert, P.E., Ph.D, D.GE, University of Texas at Austin
Panelists: William Boone, Public Assistance Branch Chief, FEMA; Anne Cabrera, Deputy Director for Post Disaster Programs, TetraTech; Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director, Houston Public Works

Format: Panel Discussion

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Topic: Geosynthetics Protect Our Road Assets

Presenter: Mark Marienfeld, P.E., President, Treadmark

Format: Luncheon Lecture

Tuesday, February 12, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Topic: Base Stabilization Using Geosynthetics to Confront TxDOT’s Roadway Challenges

Presenters: Jorge Zornberg, Ph.D, P.E., F.ASCE, Professor, University of Texas at Austin and Mike Arellano P.E., Director of Operations, TxDOT

Format: Lecture

Wednesday, February 13, 8–9 a.m.

Special Event: Robert M. Koerner Award and Lecture

Presenter: Barry Christopher, Ph.D., P.E., Geotechnical Engineering Consultant, Christopher Consultants

Format: Award Presentation and Lecture

For more information about the conference, visit www.GeosyntheticsConference.com.