The SA-NT Chapter of the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) is pleased
to announce the 2020 symposium titled “Geotechnical aspects of renewable energy” which is to be held on Friday 6 November 2020.
The Event
The symposium forms part of the continuing programme of events organised by the SA-NT Chapter of the AGS and aims to provide the engineering profession with a comprehensive introduction to the geotechnical aspects of renewable energy, including best practice techniques and recent developments.
The symposium will bring together professional engineers, researchers, specialist contractors, regulators, educators and students to share and discuss their experiences on the topics of the geotechnical aspects of renewable energy and associated challenges and opportunities.
The symposium will cover the following topics:
- Planning and design of geotechnical investigations for renewable energy projects
- Foundation and earthworks design and construction for solar farms, in particular, shrink-swell considerations
- Foundation and earthworks design and construction for wind turbines
- Geotechnical design and construction aspects of pumped hydro
COVID-19
The COVID-19 situation is constantly changing. The SA-NT Chapter of the AGS is aware of the possibility that public gatherings and travel restrictions may extend past November 2020.
Please be advised that the symposium may be postponed until 2021 in the event that the above-outlined restrictions remain in place for November 2020, however the content of the event will not be impacted.
Sponsorship & Exhibition
Without sponsorship, the committee of the AGS would be unable to provide you with these events at such competitive prices. We are therefore indebted to our sponsors and urge potential sponsors to consider supporting the event. There are three levels of sponsorship: Platinum; Gold; and Silver.
Platinum Sponsor
$1,650 (inc GST)
- Two free delegates
- Opportunity to give a brief talk about their organisation
- One full page of advertising space in the proceedings
- Promotion of company logo on the day and with prior advertising of this event.
Gold Sponsor
$1,100 (inc GST)
- One free delegate
- One full page of advertising space in the proceedings
- Promotion of company logo on the day and with prior advertising of this event.
Silver Sponsor
$550 (inc GST)
- Half-page of advertising space in the proceedings
- Promotion of company logo on the day and with prior advertising of this event.
Interested?
Interested parties are to complete the Order Form and return to [email protected] at the Australian Geomechanics Society Secretariat.
Notification and payment are required by Monday 28 September 2020. If you have any queries relating to sponsorship, please contact [email protected]