October 29, 2024 – Call for Proposals & Abstracts OPEN
January 31, 2025 – Special Sessions and Short Course Proposals Close
March 31, 2025 – Abstracts Close
July 18, 2025 – Abstracts Notification**
November 14, 2025 – Contribution*** Submission Period
March 3, 2026 – Paper Acceptance Notifications
May 13, 2026 – All paper/presenter teams must have at least one registration confirmed (including any applicable travel visa)
** Invitation letters will be issued no later than one year before the conference to allow for sufficient time for the issuance of a Canadian visa when needed. LEARN MORE.
*** Contribution refers to either an extended abstract or paper, as selected by the author(s).
November 15, 2024 – Sponsorships Open + Exclusive Booth Selection Period for IGS Corporate Members
January 1, 2025 – General market booth sales open
May 13, 2026 – All exhibitors & sponsors must have at least one booth staff member confirmed (including any applicable travel visa). Refunds will not be issued for late visa applications.
August 1, 2026 – Confirm all graphics for booths & signage. Confirm brokerage/shipping arrangement for materials.
++ All attendees requiring a travel visa to enter Canada will need to apply for that visa at least FOUR months (May 13, 2026) before the event. Refunds will not be issued for registrations / exhibit booths / sponsorships after this date. LEARN MORE.
++ Hotel blocks will close August 12 – 14, 2026. The 13 ICG hotels will offer a significant discount on downtown Montreal hotels and are directly connected to the convention centre. Hotel blocks will be available at least 9 months prior to the conference.
The 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics (ICG) 2026, hosted by the North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS-NA), is themed “Legacy, Evolution & Revolution in Geosynthetics.” The theme reflects the many transitions occurring in the field, in our shared responsibility to climate and society, and in how we respond to the challenges and opportunities presented to us by these transitions.
13 ICG will be held at renowned Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montreal Convention Centre), a carbon-neutral facility.
IGS North America is proud to host 13 ICG. Learn more about the organizing committee.
The International Geosynthetics Society (est. 1983) is a learned professional society with 40+ chapters and 4000 members around the world.
