Call for Abstracts

The 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG) will be held from September 16 to 21, 2018 in Seoul,
Korea. The Organizing Committee cordially invites you to submit your abstracts.

1. Theme & Topics

Under the theme, Geosynthetics: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Development, a wide range of
scientific programs are being organized focusing on the diverse disciplines of geosynthetics from fundamentals
to applications.

The main theme of the conference will include the following topics:
Sustainability and Green Technology with Geosynthetics
Geosynthetic Barriers
Geosynthetics in Filtration, Drainage and Erosion Control
Reinforced Walls and Slopes
Ground Improvement Using Geosynthetics
Roads, Railways and Other Transportation Applications
Soil-Geosynthetic Interaction
Hydraulic Applications
Innovative Uses and New Developments
Cases Histories
Durability and Long Term Performance
Physical and Numerical Analysis
Geosynthetics Properties and Testing
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Design Approaches and Other Applications

2. Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: December 30, 2016
Abstract Acceptance Notice: March 31, 2017
Paper Submission Deadline: September 29, 2017
Paper Acceptance Notice: December 29, 2017
Final Paper Submission Deadline: March 30, 2018

3. Abstract Submission Guidelines

1. Abstracts should be submitted online.
2. Abstracts should be written in English.
3. The maximum number of words is 300.
4. Authors must fill out all abstract details and authors information following the online abstract submission
procedures. Each abstract must include the paper title, authors' names, affiliations, and e-mail addresses.
5. Authors may edit and modify submitted abstracts until the submission deadline. It is the responsibility of the
authors to ensure the accuracy of the abstract. There will be no additional editing after the deadline.
6. Authors may choose their presentation preference (Oral or Poster). However, the Scientific Committee will
make the final decision after review.

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 * Note
- The submission of an abstract implies your consent to have it published in the Abstract Book and that
the author will participate in the 11ICG.
- Presenting authors will be required to complete conference registration when they will submit their
papers by the paper submission deadline of September 29, 2017.

4. Notification of Acceptance
All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee according to standard reviewing
procedures.
Notification of acceptance will be sent by e-mail to corresponding, presenting and abstract submitting authors
from March 31, 2017.

5. Withdrawal of abstracts
If the presenting author of an accepted abstract does not register by March 30, 2018, the abstract will be
automatically withdrawn from the final program. If you must withdraw an abstract, please notify the 11ICG
Secretariat in writing as soon as possible.

6. Permission for In-Person and Electronic Presentations

By completing the agreement and accepting our conditions during the online abstract submission process,
you will be giving your permission to IGS to record your presentation and distribute the recording to any
media and that IGS may copy and distribute any documents or audio or visual materials used in your
presentation to any media for educational purposes without payment to you.
Your completion also indicates your guarantee to IGS that your presentation and all your materials are your
original work, unless you attach permission from the copyright holder.

7. Steps for submitting abstracts (By Online system)

A) Visit the 11ICG website (http://www.11icg-seoul.org) and click the Abstract Submission page and click
the Call for Abstracts page. You can find the Online Abstract Submission link on the page.

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 English Korean

B) Go to Sign-up to create an account for registration and abstract submission (1) and fill out the required
information on the sign-up page (2).

(1)

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 (2)

C) Click the Abstract on the menu bar.

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D) Click the Add (1) and fill out your abstract information (2) and save the page.

(1)

(2)

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E) When you click Save after uploading your abstract, an Author Information pop-up page will appear.
Fill out the author information. If you have co-authors, click Add. Be sure to identify the Corresponding
Author and the Presenting Author.

F) After abstract submission has been completed, you may click Preview to check the submitted abstract.

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H) To modify your abstract, click on your Abstract No., and then Modify. To modify the authors
information, click on Add/Delete.

(1) Select the abstract (3) Click Add/Delete

(2) Click Modify

* No edits can be made after the submission deadline.

* Please do not forget to click Save after each time you update or modify abstract or participant
information.
* If you experience difficulties with the online abstract submission process, please contact to the
Secretariat via e-mail (paper@11icg-seoul.org).

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