1st Australian Conference on Engineering Geology

The AGS and IAEG are delighted to invite you to attend the inaugural AGS Australian Conference on Engineering Geology. The conference will bring together geopractitioners from around the country who work on engineering and geohazard projects. The aim is to showcase the valuable work being carried out by engineering geologists to support Australia’s economic and social development.

The event

The conference will provide an important forum to make new contacts in the profession and to discuss with colleagues the challenges facing the engineering geological profession and its individual practitioners.

The conference will comprise internationally recognised keynote speakers, engineering geologically themed technical sessions and workshops, geological field trips and a social program.

Preliminary technical themes

Technical themes will include:

• Engineering geology in mining
• Engineering geology in energy (renewables, oil and gas, storage)
• Engineering geology in civil infrastructure
• Engineering geology in planning for geohazards
• Preliminary workshop themes
  1. AGS landslide risk management guideline revision – an update
  2. Education, training and registration
  3. Engineering geological models

Important dates

Organising Committee

Planning & Coordination: Megan Packer and Christopher Bennett

Technical Program: Mark Eggers and Anthony Bowden

Call for abstracts

Full paper and extended abstract (3 pages) submissions are welcome.

Engineers Australia members participating in AGS technical sessions can record attendance on their personal CPD logs. Members should refer to Engineers Australia CPD policy for details on CPD types, requirements and auditing guidelines.