All papers, extended abstracts, and posters accepted for the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics (13 ICG) must be formatted with the templates provided by the conference. Draft and final submissions will be peer-reviewed. All contributions to be included in the official, open-access, indexed proceedings will need to sign an additional rights form from the proceedings published, e3S Web of Conferences. (This is the same publisher as the IGS used for GeoAfrica 2023, GeoAmericas 2024, and EuroGeo 8.)

TEMPLATES

• Papers and Extended Abstracts (Word Doc) – DOWNLOAD NOW
  • Papers: 6 – 8 pages
  • Extended Abstracts: < 2 pages
• Digital Posters — Date to be determined
• Powerpoint for Presentation at the Conference — Date to be determined  

SUBMITTING A DRAFT

Log into your abstract record in the registration & paper management system and upload your paper or extended abstract. Follow the template’s guidelines and upload your draft as a Word document.

Access your abstracts records: 
https://www.xcdsystem.com/icg/

Paper & Extended Abstract Draft Due: November 14, 2025

Again, presenters of accepted poster presentations do not need to submit a file right now. The conference will set a timeline soon.

NEED A VISA AND/OR LETTER OF INVITATION?

Invitation letters will be available to authors once the Government of Canada issues the event its official code (around October 15, 2026). Please consult the Visa Information Page for additional details.

NOTE: The conference cannot submit applications on behalf of any authors. All attendees must follow Canada’s guidelines and determine if one requires a visa for entry. The conference is not responsible for any fees incurred in a visa application process and will not issue refunds for registrants who do not receive visas in time for the conference. Please apply as early as you can.

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