Workshop GEOSSAM’2024: Exploring Geosynthetics in the Amazon Through a Groundbreaking Online Event

Key Takeaways:

• The GEOSSAM’2024 Workshop is set to illuminate the role of geosynthetics in the Amazon region, promising an enriching online experience on August 27-28, 2024.
• Participation is free, with open invitations for abstract submissions focusing on innovative solutions to the Amazon's unique environmental challenges.
• The event aims to foster a collaborative space for experts and attendees to discuss, share, and brainstorm on the applications of geosynthetics in addressing erosion control, waste disposal, and more.

By the Institutional Communication Office, July 15, 2024

The clock is ticking for those interested in the cutting-edge application of geosynthetics within the Amazonian region, as the Workshop on the Application of Geosynthetics in the Amazon Region (GEOSSAM’2024) opens its registration doors. Scheduled for August 27-28, 2024, this fully online and complimentary event is set to spark conversations and spread knowledge about the use of geosynthetics across a spectrum of applications in the Amazon.

Championed by educational and research institutions in the area, the core mission of GEOSSAM’2024 revolves around unveiling innovative alternatives to tackle the unique challenges of the region. These challenges range from the scarcity of natural materials and extreme weather conditions to erosion control, waste management, emergency works, and dealing with expansive soils.

The call for abstract submissions is in full swing until July 20, inviting participants to contribute to the workshop's discourse through the official website: geossam.ita.br. The overarching aim is to ensure a comprehensive and collaborative approach during roundtable discussions and presentation sessions, addressing the workshop's main themes.

Broadcasted via the Geotechnics Brazil Channel, the event promises engaging roundtable discussions featuring experts and debaters from environmental, geotechnical, and geosynthetics sectors. It offers a unique platform for participants to engage, pose questions, and offer comments through a live chat during the broadcasts.

Professor Mayssa Alves da Silva Sousa of the Center for Technological Sciences at the State University of Maranhão (CCT/Uema) stands among the organizing committee, ensuring the workshop's academic integrity and relevance.

For more information on the workshop, including details on abstract submission and registration, head over to the official event website. Join in and contribute to the advancement of geosynthetic application techniques in the Amazon, one of the planet's most vital biomes.