GeoOttawa 2027
The 80th Canadian Geotechnical Conference
September 19 - 22, 2027
Welcome to GeoOttawa!
On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee and the Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS), it is our pleasure to welcome you to GeoOttawa 2027, the 80th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, taking place in Ottawa from September 19 to 22, 2027.
Celebrating the 80th Canadian Geotechnical Conference in Canada’s National Capital Region provides a special opportunity to recognize the achievements of our profession while looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of geotechnical engineering and geoscience.
GeoOttawa 2027 will bring together professionals, researchers, academics, students, and industry partners from across Canada and around the world. The conference will feature a broad technical program covering traditional and emerging areas of geotechnical engineering and geoscience, complemented by distinguished keynote speakers, technical tours, professional development opportunities, exhibits, and social and networking events.
Ottawa provides an exceptional setting for this milestone conference, bringing together engineering, science, government, academia, culture, and history in the heart of Canada’s National Capital Region.
We look forward to welcoming you to Ottawa and celebrating the 80th Canadian Geotechnical Conference together!"
From your co-chairs,
Robert Edde & Imad Alainachi
Local Organizing Committee
Key Dates
September 29, 2026 | Call for Abstracts Open |
December 16, 2026 | Abstract Submission Deadline |
February 17, 2027 | Abstract Acceptance Notification |
March 2027 | Attendee Registration Opens |
April 28, 2027 | Paper Submission Deadline |
June 23, 2027 | Paper Acceptance Notification |
July 7, 2027 | Final Paper Submission Deadline |
August 11, 2027 | Technical Program Published |
September 19 - 22, 2027 | GeoOttawa Conference |
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