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Program

The conference program will cover a wide range of geotechnical and permafrost topics, including specialty sessions that are of local and national relevance. In addition to the technical program and plenary sessions, the conference will include a complement of distinguished keynote speakers, high caliber short courses, social events, and technical tours.

Key Dates

Jan 15, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline

March 2025

Delegate Registration Opens

June 25, 2025

Paper Acceptance Notification

July 26, 2025

Early Delegate Pricing Ends

Sept 17, 2025

Mobile Application Available

Feb 19, 2025

Abstract Acceptance Notification

April 30, 2025

Paper Submission Deadline

July 9, 2025

Final Paper Submission Deadline

Aug 13, 2025

Technical Program Published

Sept 21, 2025

Conference Opens

Program Overview & Schedule

The program overview and technical program schedule will be available in Summer 2025.

Social Events

Attendees of GeoManitoba 2025 will be treated to exciting social events where they can meet, mingle, and get to know their professional colleagues in a relaxed setting, outside of the technical and business streams.

 

Numerous social events are planned and will be included in the conference registration packages; these events can also be purchased separately for guests.

 

See below for the tentative program of Social Events.

Young Professionals Event

Sunday, September 21, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Detail to come.

Icebreaker and Exhibitor Reception

Sunday, September 21, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Come and meet up with old acquaintances or introduce yourself to new colleagues from across the country and internationally, as we join together for a "drinks and nibbles" reception in the Trade Show Hall.

CGS Awards Banquet

Monday, September 22, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

​This is our time to celebrate the meritorious and professional service achievements of our CGS colleagues. In keeping with tradition, the GeoManitoba 2025 LOC and CGS are planning an up-scale evening with fine dining and entertainment!

Geopardy! Student Competition

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Afternoon Coffee Break

GEOpardy!, the friendly student competition will be back this year at GeoManitoba 2025 for another great edition. Based on the popular quiz show, questions will challenge your geotechnical engineering skills. Students registered for the conference, don’t miss your chance to participate. Registrations will open later this year – watch for the announcement!

Local Colour Night

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The GeoManitoba 2025 LOC looks forward to hosting conference attendees at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights – the first museum solely dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights – for an evening of casual socializing, dinner, and drinks.

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