CFMA 2008 Construction Financial Management Association Event Date: 5/17/2008 - 5/21/2008 (mm/dd/yy) From job cost control and the contract lifecycle to risk management and surety relationships, CFMA is the only organization dedicated to the specific needs of construction financial professionals and service providers. CFMA's annual gathering includes education regarding risk management, cash management, insurance, job costing, legislation, and more. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:819

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Loew's Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando, FL, USA Phone:  +1 407 503 3000 Fax:+1 407 503 3010 Venue Website:   http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Royal-Pacific-Resort/Overview.aspx Host City Website:   http://www.cityoforlando.net/

Host Contact Info Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Kim Crowell 29 Emmons Dr. Ste. F-50 Princeton, NJ 08540 USA Phone: +1 609 452 8000 Fax: +1 609 452 0474 Email: kcrowell@cfma.org Web site

ISCO 2008 The 15th International Congress of the ISCO Event Date: 5/18/2008 - 5/23/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The International Soil Conservation Organization's (ISCO) 2008 Congress meets in Budapest, Hungary. This year's theme is "Soil and Water Conservation, Climate Change and Environmental Sensitivity." Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:823

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Budapest Congress & World Trade Center Budapest, Hungary Phone:  +(36-1) 372 5400 Fax:+(36-1) 466 5636 Venue Website:   http://www.bcwtc.hu/engindex.html Host City Website:   http://www.budapestinfo.hu/en/

Host Contact Info Ádám Kertész Hungary Phone: +36-1 309-2686 Fax: +36-1 309-2686 Email: kertesza@helka.iif.hu

World Aquaculture 2008 Aquaculutre for Human Wellbeing - The Asian Perspective Event Date: 5/19/2008 - 5/23/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The annual convention and exhibition of the World Aquaculture Society comes to Busan, Korea to explore an Asian perspective on aquaculture's role in society and food production. World Aquaculture 2008 will be the first chance for the international aquaculture community to visit Korea and see the diverse and rapidly expanding aquaculture industry in Korea. Attendees will be able to see what is happening in Korean aquaculture as well as aquaculture developments in the rest of Southeast Asia and around the world.Hosted by the Korean Aquaculture Society and KBMBX. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:788

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Busan Exhibition and Convention Center Busan, Korea Phone:  +82 51 740 7300 Fax:+82 51 740 7320 Email:  bexco@bexco.kr.co Venue Website:   http://www.bexco.co.kr/ Host City Website:   http://english.visit.busan.kr/

Host Contact Info World Aquaculture 2008 Conference Manager PO Box 2302 Valley Center, CA 92082 USA Phone: +1 760 751 5005 Fax: +1 760 751 5003 Email: worldaqua@aol.com Web site

Coastal Environment 2008 Seventh International Conference on Environmental Problems in Coastal Regions including Oil and Chemical Spill Studies Event Date: 5/19/2008 - 5/21/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The Coastal Environment Conference deals with problems related to monitoring, analysis and modelling of coastal regions, including sea, land and air phenomena. An important part of the meeting is the discussion of ecological and environmental problems and the issues of water quality. Coastal zones are particularly affected by problems related to population growth and industrial and tourism activities. These developments tend to generate ecological, social and economic pressures which bring different parts into conflict. Effective strategies for management of coastal areas should therefore consider them as dynamic and integrated systems in order to control their environmental quality. One of the most serious problems affecting coastal areas is the damage resulting from oil and chemical spills. Numerous and frequent spills demonstrate the extent of the damage inflicted on the environment when a large volume of oil is released and in particular, the susceptibility of the coastal region ecology to these spills. The Conference also addresses topics related to soil and land spills. The Meeting will comprise studies of modelling and the fate of oil and chemical slicks as well as the development of spill contingency plans and issues relative to prevention and clean-up measures. This series of conferences started in Rio in 1996 and continued in Cancun (1998); Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2000); Rhodes (2002); Alicante (2004) with the last of the meetings held in Rhodes in 2006. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:716

Venue/Host City Information   The New Forest, United Kingdom

Host Contact Info Wessex Institute of Technology Rachel Swinburn Ashurst Lodge Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223 Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853 Email: rswinburn@wessex.ac.uk Web site

GeoHazards 2008 From Causes to Management Event Date: 5/20/2008 - 5/24/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The 4th Canadian Conference on GeoHazards follows the conference held in 2003 in Edmonton. This series of conferences is an initiative of the Engineering Geology Division of the Canadian Geotechnical Society. The goal of the Conference is to establish the state of knowledge regarding natural hazards in Canada, particularly those of geological origin. All relevant themes will be considered, from snow avalanches to mud flows, from submarine mass movements and tsunamis to rock avalanches, and others. We plan to address all relevant issues from processes, consequences and also scientific and social aspects of risk management. This Conference also provides a unique opportunity to hold special sessions on topics of interests proposed by participants. Themes include mass movements (landslides, snow avalanches, collapse of natural or man-made cavities), earthquakes, earthquake-related phenomena (site effects, liquefaction), volcanoes, floods and natural dams, tsunamis, coastal erosion, permafrost thawing, natural radioactivity, and space weather in relation to ground structures, etc. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:822

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Université Laval Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Phone:  +1 418 656 2131 Fax:+1 418 656 5920 Email:  info@ulaval.ca Venue Website:   http://www.ulaval.ca/ Host City Website:   http://www.quebecregion.com/e/

Host Contact Info GeoHazards 2008 Jean-Sébastien Lessard Email: info@geohazardsquebec.com Web site

9 ICG 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics Event Date: 5/23/2008 - 5/27/2008 (mm/dd/yy) This traditional IGS conference will take place on May 2010 and will bring together geosynthetic researchers, consultants, owners, geotechnical and environmental engineers, geosynthetic manufacturers and distributors, project regulators, contractors and academics. It will offer an unique opportunity for the exchange of experiences on the main geosynthetic themes through lectures, paper presentations, discussions, courses and exhibition. The conference is jointly organized by IGS Brasil, the Brazilian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society, and ABMS, the Brazilian Association for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, under the support of ABINT, the Brazilian Association of Nonwoven and Technical Textiles Industries, and the auspices of IGS, the International Geosynthetics Society. Themes and tracks include: Case Histories; Design Approaches and Numerical Solutions; Drainage and Filtration; Durability and Long Term Performance; Geosynthetics in Environmental Applications; Geosynthetics in Dynamic Applications; Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Applications; Geosynthetics in Mining Applications; Geosynthetics in Highways and Railways; Geosynthetics in Sanitary Applications; Geosynthetics Properties; Innovative Uses and Solutions; New Geosynthetic Products; Reinforced Walls and Slopes; Reinforcement of Embankments and Unpaved Roads; Soil-Geosynthetic InteractionDetails on the event, including paper and technical session calls, are forthcoming. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:804

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Sofitel Jequitimar Hotel Guaruja, Brazil Phone:  +55 1321042000 Email:  sofiteljequitimar@accorhotels.com.br Venue Website:   http://www.sofitel.com/sofitel/fichehotel/gb/sof/6383/fiche_hotel.shtml Host City Website:   http://www.guaruja.sp.gov.br/site/aspx/

Host Contact Info IGS Brasil 9 ICG Conference Contact Brazil Email: igsbrasil@igsbrasil.org.br Web site

WasteTech 2009 The 6th International Trade Fair and Congress on Waste Management Event Date: 6/2/2008 - 6/5/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The focus on the comprehensive approach to solve waste management problems is the distinguishing feature of the event. The aims of the forum are to help the key players of the industry in finding solution for specific issues, to know about new products, to stay abreast of the latest developments in the market and to get to grips with a growing waste stream. WasteTech turned out to be the best opportunity to increase knowledge of the industry, to outline open policy options and the ways in which they can be implemented. Reviewing the current waste management positions world wide, including existing targets and progress towards them is amongst the objectives of the forum. Since 1995 the WasteTech Trade Fair has become the most powerful communicating and marketing platform for rapidly growing waste management and recycling markets of Russia and CIS countries. Participants include: Decision-makers of waste industry, federal ministries and agencies, regional and local authorities, municipal infrastructure companies, utilities, operators, commercial and waste management customers, research and consulting companies. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:806

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  International Exhibition Center Moscow, Russia Phone:  + 7 495 225 5968 Fax:+ 7 495 727 2424 Email:  service@crocus-off.ru Venue Website:   http://eng.crocusexpo.ru/

Host Contact Info SIBICO International Ltd. Sergey Malygin P.O. Box 105 Moscow 105062 Russia Phone: +7 495 225 5986 Fax: +7 495 225 5986 Email: s.malygin@sibico.com Web site

Waste Management 2008 Fourth International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment Event Date: 6/2/2008 - 6/4/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The International Conference on Waste Management and the Environment will be reconvened in 2008 following the success of the conferences held in Cádiz in 2002, Rhodes in 2004 and Malta 2006. The Meeting will address the need for the exchange of scientific information among experts in this rapidly growing area of research and applications. Waste Management is becoming one of the key problems of the modern world, an international issue that is intensified by the volume and complexity of waste discarded by society’s domestic and industrial waste. Unfortunately, many of the practices adopted in the past were aimed at short-term solutions without sufficient regard or knowledge for long term implications on health, the environment or sustainability and this, in many cases, is leading to the need to take difficult and expensive remedial action. With our growing awareness of the detrimental environmental effects of current waste disposal, there is a significant onus of accountability for effective waste management. Better practice and safer solutions are required. Not only is there a need for more research on current disposal methods such as landfill, incineration, chemical and effluent treatment, but also on recycling, waste minimization, clean technologies, waste monitoring, public and corporate awareness, and general education. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:720

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  University of Granada Granada, Spain

Host Contact Info Wessex Institute of Technology Rachel Creasey Ashurst Lodge Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223 Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853 Email: rcreasey@wessex.ac.uk Web site

ECWATECH 2008 Water: Ecology and Technology Event Date: 6/3/2008 - 6/6/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The conference aims to enhance collaboration between specialists and knowledge exchange in the important field of water resources management. Participants will gather to discuss the current state and methods of water resources management under extreme conditions and present results of the latest research in order to provide possible trends for further development of resources management policy. The representatives of World Meteorological Organization are expected to present the Integrated Flood Management concept, and this will be a good opportunity to consider the needs and advances of flood management policy as well. Also, International Network of Basin Organisation (INBO) intends to hold special conference session that will promote including water organizations on the territory of FSU in single Global Network by creation of their own network. The conference will focus on extreme conditions of two origins: Natural & Manmade. These matters include forecasts of extreme conditions; flood and drought risks assessment; monitoring, operation and management of extreme hydrologic conditions; methods and technologies in support of operation of water resource systems; land use development and water resources management; technical state of water infrastructure and assessment of risks in extreme situations; lessons from past management practices, their origin and impacts; social and economic factors in making decisions to manage water resource systems; and prevention and mitigation of damages resulting from floods and droughts. The official conference languages are English and Russian. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:834

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Exhibition Center Crocus Expo Moscow, Russia Phone:  +7 495 225 5968 Fax:+7 495 727 2424 Email:  service@crocus-off.ru Venue Website:   http://eng.crocusexpo.ru/ Host City Website:   http://www.moscow-city.ru/?lang_char_id=en

Host Contact Info ECWATECH Contact Web site

XX Macao The Exploration Exchange Event Date: 6/4/2008 - 6/5/2008 (mm/dd/yy) With two outstanding entities coming together, XX Macao & ASIA Miner – the exploration exchange is guaranteed to be the most dynamic and informative conference focused on Asian opportunities and financing. ASIA’s Resource Communications flagship publication The ASIA Miner, the most respected bilingual (English and Chinese) publication covering news and features on mining developments around the Asia Pacific for the past four years and BMC-TBG's proven growing success each year of China Mining, China’s premier mining conference and exhibition, together will ensure this conference connects the world to Asia. It is a gateway to Asian Mining, Financing and Supply Channels. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:825

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  The Venetian Macao Resort Macao, China Phone:  +853 2882 8888 Email:  inquiries@venetian.com.mo Venue Website:   http://www.venetianmacao.com/en/home.aspx Host City Website:   http://www.gov.mo/egi/Portal/index.htm

Host Contact Info ASIA Miner Kim Cox Australia Phone: +61 4 2281 1261 Fax: +613 9816 9048 Email: info@asiaminer.com Web site

Asia Miner 2008 The Hong Kong Summit Event Date: 6/8/2008 - 6/10/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Jointly organised by the Mongolian National Mining Association, China International Mining Group (CIMG) and The ASIA Miner, the ASIA Miner Summit takes place in Hong Kong in June 2008. Industry heads, associations, regulators, consultants, financial mining analysts, MDs and CEOs will make their presentations at this prestigious event and deliver business-critical information to a senior-level, international audience. Feature presentations include "How to list on the Hong Kong, Toronto and London Stock Exchanges." Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:809

Venue/Host City Information   Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Host Contact Info ASIA Miner Kim Cox Australia Phone: +61 4 2281 1261 Fax: +613 9816 9048 Email: info@asiaminer.com Web site

13th Annual Landfill Symposium and Planning & Management Conference Event Date: 6/9/2008 - 6/14/2007 (mm/dd/yy) Jointly-hosted by SWANA's Landfill Management and Planning & Management Divisions, SWANA’s 13th Annual Landfill Symposium and Planning & Management Conference offers premium opportunities to meet with attendees and effectively promote your company’s products and services in an informal “business friendly” setting. CALL FOR PAPERS!! Abstracts Due November 2, 2007! Geosynthetics & Geotechnical Design Considerations is an encouraged topic. Questions? Email Chris Hurwitz at: churwitz@swana.org, or call (240) 494.2253. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:746

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Wyndham Palm Springs Palm Springs, California, USA Phone:  +1 760-322-6000

Host Contact Info SWANA 1100 Wayne Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20910 USA Phone: 1-800-467-9262 Fax: 301-589-7068 Email: info@swana.org Web site

Sustainable Irrigation 2008 Second International Conference on Sustainable Irrigation Management, Technologies and Policies Event Date: 6/11/2008 - 6/13/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Sustainable Irrigation 2008 is the second conference in the new series, following the success of the first meeting organised in 2006 in Bologna. As the standard of living or a large section of the world population continues to increase, the strategic importance of fresh water resources also rises. It is essential to seek ways of achieving the most efficient and equitable use of these resources at the same time as making their use sustainable. Even in those countries where fresh water is currently easily available, over-exploitation is leading to damaging long lasting environmental effects, such as lowering of water tables or depletion of river flows. Adding to these effects, the problem of contamination effectively reduces the availability of sufficiently clean water. Water is essential for irrigation purposes, but its indiscriminate use can lead not only to shortages, but also to the deterioration of crop yields and soils. It is hence vital to ensure that it is applied as effectively as possible in order to reach sustainability. This Conference seeks to address the different aspects of irrigation, including not only the management of water resources and scientific and technical aspects, but also matters related to policy and economics. The Conference aims to attract researchers in academia and industry as well as professional practitioners and policy makers to review the state of the art from the scientific, technological, political and economic points of view. Its objective is also to discuss how to reach the sustainable management of irrigation resources in the future by applying modern computer simulation methods, advanced technologies and new technologies as well as analysing different policies and economic forecasting techniques. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:727

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  TBA Alicante, Spain

Host Contact Info Wessex Institute of Technology Kimberley Robberts Ashurst Lodge Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223 Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853 Email: krobberts@wessex.ac.uk Web site

AAPL 54th Annual Meeting American Association of Professional Landmen Event Date: 6/11/2008 - 6/14/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Workshops, education sessions, lectures and a bit of social connection greet the AAPL members when they visit the Windy City for their 54th Annual Meeting. Sessions include a comparative review of oil and gas laws in various states; public interest litigation; and oil and gas litigation trends. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:824

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Hilton Chicago Phone:  +1 312 922 4400 Venue Website:   http://www.chicagohilton.com/ Host City Website:   http://www.ci.chi.il.us/city/webportal/home.do

Host Contact Info American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) Andrea Spencer 4100 Fossil Creek Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76137 USA Phone: +1 817 847 7700 Fax: +1 817 847 7704 Email: aspencer@landman.org Web site

Altlasten 2008 (Contaminated Sites 2008) Due Dilligence in Land and Real Estate Evaluation—The Risks of Lingering Contamination and Pollution in Construction and Remediation Event Date: 6/11/2008 - 6/12/2008 (mm/dd/yy) This event, orgnaized by the Groundwater Task Force, centers on environmental protection and construction, with speakers contributing thoughts on engineering, remediation, the economic implications of pollution, and much more. A trip to a current site undergoing remediation is part of the event. A discount is available for government agencies and universities. The conference is in German. Its description from the original German press release: Das 9. Karlsruher Altlastenseminar beschäftigt sich in diesem Jahr unter dem Fokus auf "Risiken durch Altlasten und Gebäudeschadstoffe“ mit Due Diligence-Prüfungen bei der Grundstücks- und Immobilienbewertung. Due Diligence (DD) bezeichnet die „gebührende Sorgfalt", mit der das Vertragsobjekt im Vorfeld der Verkaufsverhandlungen geprüft wird. DD-Prüfungen beinhalten u. a. eine sorgfältige, systematische und detaillierte Erhebung, Prüfung und Analyse aller mit dem Kauf verbundenen Risiken sowie eine fundierte Bewertung des Objekts. Gegenstand der Prüfungen sind u. a. umweltrelevante, technische, rechtliche und finanzielle Risiken. Insbesondere wird gezielt nach Sachverhalten gesucht, die einem Kauf entgegenstehen könnten – z. B. unentdeckte Altlasten oder Gebäudeschadstoffe. Bei der DD-Prüfung entdeckte Risiken führen häufig zum vorschnellen Rücktritt von der Kaufabsicht. Erkannte Risiken in Form von Altlasten und Gebäudeschadstoffen können jedoch heute sicher bewertet und bei der Vertragsgestaltung in Form von Preisnachlässen oder Garantien des Verkäufers in den Kaufverträgen berücksichtigt werden. Die „gebührende Sorgfalt“ endet jedoch nicht mit Beurteilung im Vorfeld des Kaufs einer Immobilie oder einer Brachfläche sondern bleibt Grundlage für das nachfolgende Flächenrecycling bzw. Die Neuentwicklung im Bestand. Nach dem jahrzehntelang vorherrschenden Trend zum Bauen auf der „grünen Wiese“ zeichnet sich ein Umdenken hin „zum Bauen im Bestand“ ab. Unterstützt wird dieser aktuelle Trend auch durch die Tatsache, dass der letzte große Bauboom der BRD in den 70er Jahren statt fand, dass viele Wirtschaftsbauten nach 30 Jahren nicht mehr den heutigen Anforderungen entsprechen, und z.T. leer stehen. Anstehende Sanierungen, Rück- und Neubau sind die logische Konsequenz. Neben dem Schwerpunktthema werden auch andere interessante und aktuelle Themen behandelt, so z. B. die neuen Verwertungsverordnungen des Bundes und die Sicherung einer Altablagerung durch eine Mixed in Place Dichtwand (inkl. Baustellenbesichtigung). Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:839

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  IHK Haus der Wirtschaft Karlsruhe, Germany Phone:  +49 (0721) 174 0 Fax:+49 (0721) 174 240 Email:  info@karlsruhe.ihk.de Venue Website:   http://www.karlsruhe.ihk.de/ Host City Website:   http://www.karlsruhe.de/

Host Contact Info ICP Ingenieurgesellschaft Eisenbahnstr. 36 Karlsruhe D-76229 Germany Phone: +49 721 94477-0 Fax: +49 (0) 721 94477 70 Web site

IFAI Advanced Textiles 2008 Event Date: 6/12/2008 - 6/13/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced its first international symposium in Germany: IFAI Advanced Textiles 2008, June 12-13, 2008, in Berlin. The goal of the symposium is to unveil market-ready innovations which open up new business horizons for U.S. and European companies, increasing and facilitating U.S.-European business cooperation for IFAI's international member companies. The 1.5-day symposium will present outstanding material developments and applications in the major areas of technical textiles. The conference will focus on the latest breakthrough solutions which also fill the practical, user-oriented daily requirements of the industry today. Topics to be covered include the major fabric application areas. Of significant interest to geosynthetics professionals and companies may be the discussions on the architecture, construction and geotextile sectors. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:782

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Relexa Hotel Stuttgarter Hof Berlin Berlin, Germany Phone:  +49 (0) 30 26483 0 Fax:+49 (0) 30 26483 900 Venue Website:   http://www.relexa-hotels.de/content/english/viewer/berlin_start_3.html Host City Website:   http://www.berlin.de/english/

Host Contact Info IFAI Jill Rutledge 1801 Country Road BW Roseville, MN 55113-4061 Phone: +1-651-225-6981 Fax: 631-9334 Email: jmrutledge@ifai.com Web site

Sixth RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements Event Date: 6/16/2008 - 6/18/2008 (mm/dd/yy) This conference focuses on the causes, development, and maintenance / rehabilitation of pavement cracking, as well as techniques for abating pavement cracking. It will include contributions on theoretical modeling, experimental research, and case history studies on cracks in flexible, rigid, and composite pavements. Topics: * Initiation and propagation of cracks including modeling, calibration, and validation * Top-down and bottom-up crack mechanisms * Laboratory testing techniques and evaluation effectiveness * In-situ experimental studies: field construction and rehabilitation techniques to inhibit pavement cracking * Performance of crack preventative techniques and pavement service life prediction * Construction approaches and their relation to crack development * Crack surveys and nondestructive evaluation * New design techniques. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:752

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza Chicago, Illinois, USA

Host Contact Info Illinois Center for Transportation, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Leslie Elble 1611 Titan Drive Rantoul, Illinois 61866 USA Phone: (217) 893-0705 Fax: (217) 893-0601 Email: RILEMcracking@gmail.com

Geo-Environment and Landscape Evolution 2008 Evaluation, Monitoring, Simulation, Management & Remediation of the Geological Environment and Landscape Event Date: 6/16/2008 - 6/18/2008 (mm/dd/yy) This Conference aims to study the role of geosciences in environmental management. The geosciences understanding of natural systems and their process is of fundamental relevance for proper use of the land. The study of the Earth’s materials and dynamic processes is essential for different fields of application, and to increase our knowledge of varying environmental problems, such as air, soil and water pollution, soil erosion, waste disposal, water quality, building materials and foundations, and many others. Understanding geologic processes is also essential to other fields of study, such as engineering, environmental management, land preservation and restoration, urban environment, land and ecosystem inventories and scenery assessments and landscaping. The objective of the Meeting is to provide a forum for discussion of these topics among researchers, engineers, planners, decision-makers, consultants and other professionals interested in the contribution of geosciences and geo-information to environmental management, land preservation, remediation and sustainable development. The first meeting of this successful conference series was held in Segovia, Spain in 2004 followed by one in Rhodes in 2006. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:726

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Ashurst Lodge The New Forest, United Kingdom

Host Contact Info Wessex Institute of Technology Rachel Swinburn Ashurst Lodge Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223 Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853 Email: rswinburn@wessex.ac.uk Web site

Constructing with GCLs and PVC Geomembranes A PGI Event in Columbus, Ohio Event Date: 6/17/2008 - 6/17/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The PVC Geomembrane Institute (PGI) invites you to participate in one of its popular short courses organized to increase your knowledge of GCLs and PVC Geomembranes. Those involved with the design, construction, operation and closure of landfills, lagoons, ponds, decorative applications and corrective action activities at closed sites should attend this course. Participants will gain a broad knowledge of what is required to properly design, specify and construct geosynthetic liner and cover systems.¨ Absorb the latest information on GCL hydraulic equivalence, specifications, testing and installation.¨ Learn about PVC Geomembrane manufacturing, formulation, fabrication, shipping, installation, long term performance, puncture resistance, interface strengths, and slope stability, wedge welding, air channel testing of PVC field seams, and updated ASTM standards for PVC geomembranes.¨ Observe thermal welding and air channel testing of PVC geomembrane seams.¨ Discuss the PGI 1104 Specification and the associated ASTM testing for use of PVC geomembranes in a variety of environmental applications. The course has been organized by and may feature instruction from Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois), Stuart Lange (Lange Containment Systems), Chris Athanassopoulos (CETCO), Jaque Detman (TRI/Environmental Inc.), Daren Laine (Leak Location Services Inc.), Dave McLaury (DemTech Services Inc.), Bill Shehane (Seaman Corporation), and other industry experts. Pre-registration is required. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:835

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Holiday Inn City Center Columbus, Ohio, USA Phone:  +1 614 221 3281 Fax:+1 614 221 5266 Venue Website:   http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/cmhet?_requestid=396858 Host City Website:   http://www.cityofcolumbus.org/

Host Contact Info PVC Geomembrane Institute ( PGI ) Joshua Hartke 2215 Newark Civil Engineering Lab 205 N. Mathews Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 USA Phone: +1 217 333 3929 Fax: +1 217 244 2839 Email: pgi-tp@uiuc.edu Web site

Geosynthetics Asia 2008 The 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics Event Date: 6/17/2008 - 6/20/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics ( Geosynthetics Asia 2008) will be held from 17th to 20th June 2008 at the Shanghai Exhibition Center, Shanghai, China, following the latest successful conference, the 3rd Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics (2004) in Seoul, Korea. The conference is being organized by the Chinese Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society(CCIGS), the Chinese Technical Association on Geosynthetics (CTAG) under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society(IGS), the Chinese Hydraulic Engineering Society(CHES) and is supported by the Shanghai Investigation Design & Research Institute(SIDRI) and the Zhejiang University. The conference will discuss the theme of Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering including special lectures, keynote lectures, invited reports on important projects, paper presentation, exhibition and technical visit, etc. The conference is a place where all aspects of the use of geosynthetics will be discussed with. As the organizer, the Chinese Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society and the Chinese Technical Association on Geosynthetics are honored to host this premier event. Shanghai is one of the largest commercial cities and economic centers of China. It is being developed into a modern international economic, financial, trading and shipping center. Shanghai is a showcase for recent rapid development of China. The big construction projects of ‘2010 Shanghai World Expo’ have been started. Geosynthetics has a bright prospect in Shanghai. Geosynthetics has been broadly used in civil and environmental engineering for decades. The Geosynthetics Asia 2008 will appeal to all participants with the topics as following: Fundamental Principles and Properties of Geosynthetics; Testing and Standards; Reinforcement and Soil Improvement; Filtration, Drainage and Erosion Control; Landfill and other Environmental Engineering; Engineering Measures for Natural Disasters; Geosystems (Geotubes, Geocontainers, etc.); Transport (highway, railway, tunnel, harbor, airport, etc.); Hydraulic structures (dams, canals, reservoirs, etc.); Special Case Histories and others(including unsuccessful application). Call for Papers - Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st May 2007. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:705

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Shanghai Exhibition Center Shanghai, China

Host Contact Info Geosynthetics Asia 2008 Fenny Huang Room 1005, Jiaxing Mansion, No.877 Dongfang Rd, Shanghai 200122 China Phone: +86-21-61005172 Fax: +86-21-61005173 Email: ccigs@4acg-2008sh.com Web site

Debris Flow 2008 Event Date: 6/18/2008 - 6/20/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Second International Conference on Debris Flow including all aspects of Debris Flow Monitoring, Modelling, Hazard Assesment, Mitigation Measures, Case Studies, and Extreme Events, Erosion, Slope Instability and Sediment Transport. Debris and hyper-concentrated flows are among the most frequent and destructive of all water relater processes. They mainly affect mountain areas in a wide range of morpho-climatic environments and in recent years have attracted more and more attention from the scientific and professional communities and concern from the public awareness, due to the increasing frequency with which they occur and the death toll they claim. Higher population pressure on natural resources in hazard-prone areas and development of activities that have the potential to increase the magnitude of hazard call for improvements in the criteria used to identify debris flow risk areas and to design suitable prevention and mitigation measures. The Conference will provide a forum for engineers, scientists and managers from laboratories, industries, governments and academia to interchange knowledge and expertise in the fields of erosion and slope instability, sediment transport, debris flow and debris flood data acquisition, debris flow phenomenology and laboratory tests, using the most advanced, state-of-the-art methodologies in monitoring, modelling, mechanics, hazard prediction and risk assessment. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:753

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Ashurst Lodge The New Forest, United Kingdom

Host Contact Info Wessex Institute of Technology Rachel Swinburn Ashurst Lodge Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 23 8029 3223 Fax: +44 (0) 23 8029 2853 Email: rswinburn@wessex.ac.uk Web site

Constructing with GCLs and PVC Geomembranes A PGI Event in Cambridge, Ontario Event Date: 6/19/2008 - 6/19/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The PVC Geomembrane Institute (PGI) invites you to participate in one of its popular short courses organized to increase your knowledge of GCLs and PVC Geomembranes. Those involved with the design, construction, operation and closure of landfills, lagoons, ponds, decorative applications and corrective action activities at closed sites should attend this course. Participants will gain a broad knowledge of what is required to properly design, specify and construct geosynthetic liner and cover systems.¨ Absorb the latest information on GCL hydraulic equivalence, specifications, testing and installation.¨ Learn about PVC Geomembrane manufacturing, formulation, fabrication, shipping, installation, long term performance, puncture resistance, interface strengths, and slope stability, wedge welding, air channel testing of PVC field seams, and updated ASTM standards for PVC geomembranes.¨ Observe thermal welding and air channel testing of PVC geomembrane seams.¨ Discuss the PGI 1104 Specification and the associated ASTM testing for use of PVC geomembranes in a variety of environmental applications. The course has been organized by and may feature instruction from Timothy D. Stark (University of Illinois), Stuart Lange (Lange Containment Systems), Chris Athanassopoulos (CETCO), Jaque Detman (TRI/Environmental Inc.), Daren Laine (Leak Location Services Inc.), Dave McLaury (DemTech Services Inc.), Bill Shehane (Seaman Corporation), and other industry experts. Pre-registration is required. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:836

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Holiday Inn Cambridge Cambridge, ON, Canada Phone:  +1 519 658 4601 Fax:+1 519 658 4995 Venue Website:   http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hotel/ycmca?_requestid=402094 Host City Website:   http://www.city.cambridge.on.ca/

Host Contact Info PVC Geomembrane Institute ( PGI ) Joshua Hartke 2215 Newark Civil Engineering Lab 205 N. Mathews Avenue Urbana, IL 61801 USA Phone: +1 217 333 3929 Fax: +1 217 244 2839 Email: pgi-tp@uiuc.edu Web site

Sustainability 2008 Green Practices for the Water Environment Event Date: 6/22/2008 - 6/25/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The Water Environment Federation is hosting this conference with the support of the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Deadline for Abstract Submittal Deadline: November 12, 2007. You must file your abstract electronically through the online system or by email. Call for Abstracts – Contains Detailed Submittal Categories. Workshop Proposal Form - Due November 12, 2007. The Water Environment Federation, with the support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, is pleased to announce a Specialty Conference that covers not just the timely topic of green infrastructure and stormwater management but also includes broader green practices related to energy and climate change adaptation for the water environment. The three main goals of sustainability: economic, environmental, and social performance, will be addressed by experts with the latest information. US EPA’s recent Statement of Support for Green Infrastructure has attracted widespread interest in the US and green practices are receiving global coverage with daily news accounts related to water scarcity, water reuse challenges, water allocation conflicts, climate change, and the need for energy efficiency and conservation. Professionals, governments, agencies, and local communities are looking for information to guide public policy and regulatory solutions and to start adopting practices and strategies aimed at achieving sustainable water practices. This conference will bring together researchers, regulators, designers, planners, technology developers, students, municipal agencies/utilities, facility managers/operators, industrial dischargers, and other environmental professionals from around the world to share and debate the current state of knowledge for sustainable approaches and green practices in the water environment. Technical presentations will be complimented by open discussions to examine research, design, approaches, strategies, and operational issues and thereby also provide a forum for the discussion of public policy and management approaches to sustainability. Abstracts are being solicited on the following technical issues and related public communication strategies, including but not limited to: 1. Green infrastructure and stormwater, 2. Watershed approaches to water management, 3. Green practices for energy conservation and climate change adaptation. Authors of papers selected for this conference will have the opportunity to have their works reviewed and published in one of WEF’s peer-reviewed journals, Water Environment Research or Water Environment Practice. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:767

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Gaylord National on the Potomac National Harbor, Maryland, USA

Host Contact Info Water Environment Federation Nancy Bauer 601 Wythe Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-1994 USA Phone: 1-703-684-2400 ext. 7010 Fax: 1-703-684-2492 Email: nbauer@wef.org Web site

ASTM D35 Committee Meeting Event Date: 6/25/2008 - 6/27/2008 (mm/dd/yy) D35 meets in January and June with approximately 100 members participating in 60 meetings over three days. Click here for the event details Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:459

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Hyatt Denver Convention Center Denver, CO, USA

Host Contact Info ASTM Christine Sierk 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohockern, PA 19428-2959 USA Phone: (610) 832-9737 Email: csierk@astm.org Web site

FRIAR 2008 International Conference on Flood Recovery Innovation and Response Event Date: 7/2/2008 - 7/3/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The International Conference on Flood Recovery Innovation and Response, FRIAR 2008, aims to bring together researchers and practitioners who are actively involved in the repair, reinstatement and resilience of flood damaged property. The goal of the conference is to identify and disseminate good practice in flood repair, reinstatement and flood management. The meeting will also cover research into appropriate flooding and property issues aiming to develop critical perspectives on the impact of flooding. The meeting aims to bring together engineers, scientists and other professionals from many different countries, involved in research and development activities in a wide range of technical and management topics related to flooding and its devastating effects. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:813

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London, United Kingdom Phone:  +44 (0)20 7222 7722 Venue Website:   http://www.ice.org.uk/homepage/index.asp Host City Website:   http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/Corporation

Host Contact Info Wessex Institute of Technology Jenna Solanki Ashurst Lodge Ashurst, Southampton SO40 7AA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 238 029 3223 Fax: +44 (0) 238 029 2853 Email: jsolanki@wessex.ac.uk Web site

MERCEA '08 2008 Seismic Engineering International Conference Commemorating the 1908 Messina and Reggio Calabria Earthquake Event Date: 7/8/2008 - 7/11/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The 2008 Seismic Engineering International Conference Commemorating the 1908 Messina and Reggio Calabria Earthquake (MERSEA '08) will provide a forum to discuss the state-of-the-art, the best practices and the new research results in the field of earthquake engineering and geotechnics. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:768

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Altafiumara Resort Conference Centre Reggio Calabria and Messina, Italy Phone:  +39 0965 759804 Fax:+39 0965 759566 Venue Website:   http://www.altafiumarahotel.it/ Host City Website:   http://turismo.reggiocal.it/dblog/

Host Contact Info Facoltà di Ingegneria Domenico Gioffrè Feo di Vito Reggio Calabria 89122 Italy Phone: +39 0965 875221 Fax: +39 0965 875201 Email: mercea08@unirc.it Web site

ATNT 2008 Advances in Textiles, Machinery, Nonwovens and Technical Textiles Event Date: 7/14/2008 - 7/16/2008 (mm/dd/yy) ATNT 2008 is jointly organized by Textiles and Clothing Department of Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, India and The Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, USA. The main theme of the conference will focus on the emerging and cutting-edge advancements in the frontier areas of Textiles, Machinery, Nonwoven and Technical Textiles. A special feature of the conference is its emphasis on the entire value-chain of textiles, from fiber to fashion fabric, and apparel fabric to technical textiles. Key themes include Natural Fibers and Biopolymers; Advances in Synthetic Polymers and Fibers; Technical Textiles; Nanotechnology in Textiles; Textile Economics and Marketing; and Globalization issues in Textile Industry. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:816

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Avinashilingam University for Women Coimbatore, India Phone:  +91 (422) 2440241 Fax:+91 (422) 2438786 Venue Website:   http://www.avinashilingam.edu/ Host City Website:   http://www.coimbatore-corporation.com/

Host Contact Info Nonwoven and Advanced Materials Laboratory, TIEHH Seshadri Ramkumar Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas 79409-1163 USA Phone: 1-806-885-0228 Fax: 1-806-885-2132 Email: s.ramkumar@ttu.edu

HydroVision 2008 Event Date: 7/14/2008 - 7/18/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Your Chance to Participate in the Hydrovision 2008 Conference! Abstracts are requested for papers to be presented during Hydrovision 2008. The conference is scheduled for July 14-18, 2008 at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California, USA. Persons submitting abstracts may be invited to participate in the conference through paper presentations, panel presentations, or poster galleries. For more information, please visit www.hcipub.com/hydrovision Hydrovision 2008 will attract professionals involved with dams and hydroelectricity from around the world. More than 2,000 delegates attended HydroVision 2006. Attendees represent a full range of interests, including development, ownership, operations and maintenance, civil issues and dam safety, as well as regulatory and environmental issues. Hydrovision is recognized as a key opportunity for hydro and dam-related professionals to share new information, approaches, and lessons learned. If selected, your paper will be included in the official conference publication distributed to all conference delegates in CD-Rom format. In response to requests from a number of prospective authors, the submittal deadline for abstracts for papers to be presented during HydroVision 2008 has been extended to September 28, 2007. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:713

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Sacramento Convention Center Sacramento, California, USA

Host Contact Info HCI Publications 410 Archibald Street Kansas City, MO 64111 USA Phone: 1 816 931 1311 ext 129 Fax: 1 816 931 2015 Email: hydrovision@hcipub.com Web site

CICE 2008 4th International Conference on FRP Composites in Civil Engineering Event Date: 7/22/2008 - 7/24/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The 4th International Conference on Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites in Civil Engineering will provide a forum for international scientists, engineers, members of the industry and young researchers to discuss state-of-the-art, state-of-the-practice, recent advances and future trends in the application of FRP composites in civil engineering. Key topics include durability, seismic retrofitting, external strengthening and reinforced concrete. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:820

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  ETH Zurich Zurich, Switzerland Phone:  +41 44 632 11 11 Fax:+41 44 632 10 10 Venue Website:   http://www.ethz.ch/index_EN Host City Website:   http://www.zuerich.com/en/welcome.cfm

Host Contact Info Bernadette Havranek Switzerland Phone: +41 44 823 44 33 Fax: +41 44 823 44 55 Email: cice2008@empa.ch Web site

Landslides, Slope Stability and the Safety of Infrastructures The 5th International Conference Event Date: 7/24/2008 - 7/26/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Landslides are a serious geologic hazard common most countries of the world. The severity of the landslide problem worsens with increased urban development and change in land use. Particular area requiring attention concerns the selection and design of appropriate, cost-effective remedial measures, which in turn require a clear understanding of the conditions and processes that caused the landslide. A wealth of experience has been accumulated in recent years in understanding, recognition and treatment of landslide hazards but our knowledge is still fragmentary. Given this understanding it is not surprising that landslides are rapidly becoming the focus of major scientific research, engineering study and practices, and land-use policy throughout the world. Thus, it is a time to look forward and to reflect on the past. The 5th International Conference on Landslides, Slope Stability & the Safety of Infrastructures will provoke a reflection of our past and initiate visions of the future. Case histories are an important part of the journey on which we have traveled. They will be particularly encouraged. Our progress into the future will depend partly on innovation. Therefore, research orientated papers will be solicited. Potential topics for contributions are: Advancement in Slope Design and Construction (taking into accounts of various effects such as rainfall, groundwater, seismicity, climate change etc) including Preventive and Remedial Solutions for Landslides; Site Investigations, Field and Laboratory Testing, Instrumentation and Monitoring; Slope Stability Analyses (in both soil and rock slopes); Slope Assessment and Management, Guidelines for Hill Slope Development, Slope Maintenance, Early Warning and Real Time Monitoring Systems; Loss Assessments; Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery; Information Collection, Interpretation, Dissemination and Archiving, and Public Awareness; Case Histories of Slope Failures/ Landslide (including slope instability of landfills and waste materials, coastal areas, urban areas, slope instability in special materials such as residual soils, shales, loess, soft sensitive clays, etc). Click here for the event details Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:830

Venue/Host City Information   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Host City Website:   http://www.kualalumpur.gov.my/

Host Contact Info CI-Premier Pte Ltd Conference Secretariat 150 Orchard Road #07-14 Orchard Plaza Singapore 238841 Singapore Phone: +65-6733-2922 Fax: +65-6235-3530 Email: cipremie@singnet,com.sg Web site

The 7th International Conference on Recirculating Aquaculture Event Date: 7/25/2008 - 7/27/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The conference is designed for individuals in industry, government, or academia who are involved with recirculating aquaculture. You also have the opportunity to participate in the Aquaculture Engineering Society (AES) Issues Forum on June 23-24. The Recirculating Aquaculture conference continues to feature presentations and poster sessions from leading experts in recirculating aquaculture---in total, well over 80 papers will be showcased during the event. Ample time is allotted during all sessions for questions and free discussion. To date, nearly 2000 people from more than 30 countries worldwide have attended our conferences and also know first hand about our trade show, where buyers and sellers can discuss problems and solutions in a comfortable, unhurried atmosphere. Equipment manufacturers, company representatives, producers, researchers, regulators, investors, and others gather in the trade show area to chat further with symposium organizers and presenters, and to discuss the challenges and breakthroughs in recirculating aquaculture. The 2008 conference continues to promote these informal learning opportunities. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:789

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Roanoke, VA, USA Phone:  +1 540 985 5900 Fax:+1 540 853 8290 Venue Website:   http://www.hotelroanoke.com/

Host Contact Info Virginia Tech Terry Rakestraw Virginia Tech Mail Code 0418 Blackburg, VA 24061 USA Phone: +1 540 231 6805 Email: aqua@vt.edu Web site

Soil and Water Conservation Society 2008 Conference and Exhibition Event Date: 7/26/2008 - 7/30/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The following ongoing areas of emphasis comprise the core of SWCS’s work: Soil Resources and Management (Soil Resource Assessment & Soil Resource Management and Conservation), Water Resources and Management, Conservation in Urban Settings, Adaptive Management of Conservation Efforts, Conservation Education, Conservation Tools and Technologies, and Conservation and Environmental Policy and Program Design. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:792

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort Tucson, AZ, USA Phone:  +1 520 792 3500 Fax:+1 520 792 3351 Email:  info@jwmarriottstarrpass.com Venue Website:   http://www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com/ Host City Website:   http://www.tucsonaz.gov/index.php

Host Contact Info Soil and Water Conservation Society 945 SW Ankeny Rd. Ankeny, IA 50023-9723 USA Phone: +1 515 289 2331 Fax: +1 515 289 1227 Email: swcs@swcs.org Web site

Australasian Aquaculture 2008 International Conference & Trade Show Event Date: 8/3/2008 - 8/6/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Australasian Aquaculture 2008 is the joint international conference, trade show and series of associated events of the National Aquaculture Council, the Asian Pacific Chapter of the World Aquaculture Council and the Australian Prawn Farmers Association. Skretting and the Fisheries Reseach and Development Corporation are sponsors of Australasian Aquaculture 2008. Australasian Aquaculture 2008 is financially administered by the National Aquaculture Council of Australia. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:790

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Phone:  +61 7 3308 3000 Fax:+61 7 3308 3500 Venue Website:   http://www.bcec.com.au/ Host City Website:   http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/

Host Contact Info Skretting Australasian Aquaculture 2008 Sarah-Jane Day PO Box 370 Nelson Bay, NSW 2315 Australia Phone: +61 402 047 830 Fax: +61 2 4919 1044 Email: sarah-jane.day@aquaculture.org.au Web site

YGEC 2008 Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference Event Date: 8/13/2008 - 8/15/2008 (mm/dd/yy) highlighted above, bearing in mind the following conference objectives: • Share the experience of young geotechnical practioners grappling with an unprecedented demand for their skills, and the technical challenges facing the industry over the next couple of years; • To highlight the role of young geotechnical practioners in the mining and civil construction industry; • Developing a platform from which young geotechnical practioners can share their knowledge and experience, indicating the direction of geotechnical engineering in the future. Young engineers (35 years and under at the time of submission) are asked to submit their abstracts by mail, fax or email by 31 AUGUST 2007 (late submissions may be accepted) . All papers will be adjudicated by two experts in the field. Papers must be submitted and published in English. SPECIAL PRIZES: All papers accepted for presentation and publication will be eligible for the Best Paper and Best Presentation Award which will consist of a trip to present their paper at the next International Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference to be held in 2008. Click here for the event details GSA Calendar ID:742

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Camelot Conference Centre Hillcrest, Durban, South Africa

Host Contact Info Lesley Stephenson PO Box 327 WITS, Gauteng 2050 South Africa Phone: (011) 717 7031 Fax: (011) 717 7051 Email: lesley.Stephenson@wits.ac.za

IIRWM 2008 India International Recylce & Waste Management Exhibition Event Date: 8/16/2008 - 8/18/2008 (mm/dd/yy) IIRWM will showcase new technologies & products and focus comprehensively on recycling and waste management, including solid and liquid waste collection, disposal and management, hazardous and toxic waste, reduce-reuse-recycle solutions and incineration. The show brings together waste collectors, processors, recyclers, waste management control professionals; regulators, planners, waste-to-energy experts and more. India's rapid growth has put it under pressure to quickly stem pollution amidst disparate infrastructure development and rapid urbanization. IIRWM will demonstrate how the country is preparing for a sustainable future. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:799

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Pragati Maidan ITPO Trade Centre New Delhi, India Venue Website:   http://www.tradeportalofindia.com/ Host City Website:   http://www.ndmc.gov.in/

Host Contact Info Indian Recycle & Waste Management Company IIRWM Conference 27M/1 Zamrudpur New Delhi 110 048 India Phone: 0091-11-29231868 Fax: 0091-11-29235871 Email: info@iirwm.com Web site

5th International Specialty Conference on Fibre-Reinforced Materials Event Date: 8/28/2008 - 8/29/2008 (mm/dd/yy) This CI-Premier event incorporates Fibre-Reinforced Concrete, Polymers, Plastic, Glass, Body Armour and other additives. The Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Society (Singapore) is co-organizing the event. The term "Fibre Reinforced Materials" encompasses many generic forms of reinforcement; both internally and externally of structural members or components. This conference invites papers on Fibre Reinforced Polymer, Fibre Reinforced Concrete, Fibre Reinforced Plastics and other types of reinforcement that are continuously being developed around the globe to improve the performance of materials. Key topics include failure mechanisms and mechanical properties; types of fibres, natural, polypropylene, steel, glass, organic, etc.; reinforced materials subjected to static, dynamic, impact and shock loading; test methods and specification of fibre-reinforced materials; durability and long term performance; high-strength fibre-reinforced materials; design and economic consideration; and experimental techniques on FRM. Keynote speakers include: Prof Nabil Grace, Lawrence Technological University, USA; Prof Nemkumar Banthia, University of British Columbia, Canada; Prof Hassan Al-Nageim, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom; and Prof Henryk Zobel, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland. Conference information, including registration, available at the CI Premier website. Click here for the event details Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:829

Venue/Host City Information   Singapore, Singapore Host City Website:   http://www.gov.sg/

Host Contact Info CI-Premier Pte Ltd Conference Secretariat 150 Orchard Road #07-14 Orchard Plaza Singapore 238841 Singapore Phone: +65-6733-2922 Fax: +65-6235-3530 Email: cipremie@singnet,com.sg Web site

5th International Conference on Fracture of Polymers, Composites and Adhesives ESIS TC4 Conference Event Date: 9/7/2008 - 9/11/2008 (mm/dd/yy) Organized by the European Structural Integrity Society - Technical Committee 4 with administration provided by Elsevier. This will be the fifth International Conference in the series organised by the European Structural Integrity Society - Technical Committee 4 on Fracture Mechanics related to Polymers, Polymeric Composites and Adhesives. We are inviting papers in the areas reflecting the current and future interests of TC4 as listed below. New developments and innovative applications are especially welcome. Both experimental and analytical work is sought in order to give a balanced view of the subject areas. Call for Papers: Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentation. Please submit abstracts by 2 November 2007. Click here for the event details GSA Calendar ID:709

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  ‘Maison de Congrès’ Les Diablerets, Switzerland

Host Contact Info Claire Norris 51 Kestrel Way Wokingham, Berkshire RG41 3HA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0) 118 377 4696 Fax: +44 (0) 118 977 6680 Email: tc4-conference@elsevier.com Web site

2008 Global Waste Management Symposium ( GWMS ) Event Date: 9/7/2008 - 9/10/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The 2008 Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) will serve as a forum for the presentation of both applied and fundamental research and case studies on waste management. We invite the entire community of designers, facility owners and operators, policy makers, and researchers to participate.The GWMS will be held in a setting in which all participants can share ideas and solve problems.The Symposium will include both oral presentations and posters, as well as social events to provide opportunities for technical interaction and discussion.The core of this event will be the submission of extended abstracts reviewed by a program committee with accepted abstracts published in a proceedings. The Symposium will be held in concert with the Intercontinental Landfill Research Symposium (ICLRS), the premier international meeting on landfill research. In addition, under the direction of Robert Koerner, a Geosynthetic Research Institute (GRI) sponsored and arranged session is being planned. A full-day Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) Focus Group meeting providing research on geosynthetic materials and applications in the solid waste industry is also being planned. Symposium organizers and committees envision a broad coalition of government agencies, waste services companies, consultants, vendors/suppliers, researchers, and leading trade organizations and scientific foundations as participants and beneficiaries of the Global Waste Management Symposium. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:683

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Copper Mountain Conference Center Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA

Host Contact Info Penton Media Rita Ugianskis Phone: (813) 994-4654 Email: rita.ugianskis@penton.com Web site

EuroGeo4 The Fourth European Geosynthetics Conference Event Date: 9/7/2008 - 9/10/2008 (mm/dd/yy) geosynthetica is proud to be a Supporting Publication to this event. The 4th European Geosynthetics Conference will be held at the Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland from 7th September to 10th September 2008. The conference is being organised by the UK Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society and is supported by the British Geotechnical Association, Scottish Geotechnical Group, Ground Forum and the Engineering Group of the Geological Society. The EuroGeo4 conference will debate the subject of Geosynthetics in Civil Engineering Applications within a three-day event comprising keynote lectures, paper presentations, discussions and poster sessions. Papers will be presented in three parallel sessions and poster sessions on recent developments in the field of geosynthetics and associated products in civil engineering applications, together with case histories. Alongside the conference there will be a training course aimed at developing the knowledge of newcomers to geosynthetics and also acting as a reminder to those with experience. The conference and training course will be supported by a ground engineering exhibition including geosynthetic manufacturers and suppliers presenting details of their latest products and services. Call for abstracts The submission of abstracts is invited for either verbal or poster presentation. Instructions for authors submitting abstracts are provided. Abstracts must be submitted via this website by 30th September 2007. Following acceptance, final versions of papers will be required to be submitted via this website by 30th April 2008. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:625

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  Edinburgh Conf Cntr, Herriot-Watt Univ. Edinburgh, Scotland

Host Contact Info EuroGeo4 Conference Organizer Derek Smith Email: eurogeo4@eurogeo4.org Web site

15th British Dam Society Conference Event Date: 9/10/2008 - 9/13/2008 (mm/dd/yy) The BDS invites all from the European and the wider family of ICOLD to participate in the conference which will include technical presentations, technical visits and the prestige Geoffrey Binnie lecture, as well as exhibition and a full accompanying persons programme in and around the Warwick area. Papers have been invited under the following themes: Lessons learnt from failures and other incidents; Remedial works to extend the asset lives of reservoirs; Replacement and repair of gates, pipes and valves; Dam break analysis and emergency planning; The use of risk assessment techniques; Seismic investigation and analysis; Discontinuance and abandonment of dams; The use and performance of new materials in dam design and remediation; The use of novel construction techniques; Making dams pay into the future; Recent flood events and effects of climate change; Flood alleviation reservoirs; Rehabilitation case histories; Problems at small high hazard reservoirs; Research into dam design, construction and performance; Instrumentation, monitoring and inspection; Planning for new construction; Environmental impacts of reservoirs. Click here for the official event Web site GSA Calendar ID:802

Venue/Host City Information   Venue:  University of Warwick Coventry, United Kingdom Phone:  +44 (0)24 7652 3222 Email:  conferences@warwick.ac.uk Venue Website:   http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/ Host City Website:   http://www.visitcoventryandwarwickshire.co.uk/

Host Contact Info Atkins Ltd. Barbara Sharp Sir William Atkins House Ashley Avenue Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AL United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)1372 756838 Email: barbara.sharp@atkinsglobal.com Web site

Aquaculture Europe 2008 Resource Management - Natural, human and material resources for the sustainable development of aquaculture Event Date: 9/15/2008 - 9/18/2008