** All keynotes will be held in Room 710 of the Palais des congrès de Montréal (Montreal Convention Centre). These lectures are open only to registered participants. **

8th Giroud Lecture
Prof. Jie Han (USA)

Dr. Jie Han will deliver the 8th Giroud Lecture.

Every four years, the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) awards another Giroud Lecturer, named in honor of the IGS’s first President (1983) Dr. JP Giroud. This lecture serves as the official opening of the ICG technical program.

Presenter: Dr. Jie Han (University of Kansas)
Topic: Transforming road infrastructure: innovative geosynthetic solutions for improved sustainability and resilience
Date: September 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 am 

2nd Bathurst Lecture
Pietro Rimoldi (Italy)

Engineer Pietro Rimoldi of Italy has been selected to deliver the 2nd Bathurst Lecture

Established to highlight major contributors to reinforcement designs, the Bathurst Lecture honors Dr. Richard Bathurst (Royal Military College of Canada & 13 ICG Honorary Co-Chair). The lecturer is selected for the ICG by the IGS TC-Reinforcement group.

Presenter: Pietro Rimoldi (Consultant)
Topic: Per aspera ad astra: the development of soil reinforcement through testing, design, and innovation
Date: September 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 am

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