August 3, 2026 – Last day to submit final draft revisions for the proceedings
August 12, 2026 – Last day for early rate on the conference. LEARN MORE.
General market booth sales are open!
August 10, 2026 – Advanced shipments may begin arriving at GES warehouse
August 28, 2026 – Deadline for best rate on custom graphics and specialty furniture for booths. Confirm brokerage/shipping arrangement for materials.
September 7, 2026 – Last day for shipments to arrive at warehouse
September 13, 2026 – Exhibitor move-in, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
++ The conference cannot guarantee any travel visa approvals at this late date. Please contact us if you are applying or reapplying now. We may be able to offer additional documents to support expedited review.
Refunds will not be issued for registrations / exhibit booths / at this point. 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.
