Abstract & Paper Submission

Abstract submission is now closed.

The GeoAfrica 2027 Organising Committee will develop an exciting four-day program focusing on the Conference Theme: Growing Sustainably, Together. The scientific program will feature high-level local, regional and international keynote presenters, and will include interactive panel discussions and workshops, as well as the opportunity to see geosynthetics in action in the technical tours.

The technical programme will feature a wide range of topics, from sustainability, case studies and mining applications, to highlighting the latest in research & development and QA/QC procedures. Delegates will gain expert insights into geosynthetics, the latest research, and best practices.

Conference Topics

• Road & Railway Applications
• Landfill and Environmental Applications
• Geosynthetics for Sustainability
• Reinforced Embankments, Walls and Slopes
• Mining Applications
• Barrier Performance
• Filtration, Drainage and Seepage Control
• Erosion Control and Reinstatement
• Research & Development
• Quality: QA, QC, Durability, Testing
• Carbon & Climate Change Solutions
• Case Studies

Extended Abstract Case Study Competition

We are excited to invite submissions for a case study competition to be featured in the conference programme. This competition aims to encourage the presentation of innovative or prominent use of geosynthetics, and is specifically targeted to industry representatives wanting to feature their projects without the need to submit a full-length technical paper. The submission will take the form of an extended abstract of 2-3 pages in length. Entries will be required to go through the normal abstract submission, review and paper submission process. All final submissions received will be featured on the IGS-SA website; a selected number of case studies will be invited to present in the final conference program and included in the proceedings. These competition winners will be notified after the full paper / extended abstract deadline.

Key dates

Abstract Submission Deadline Extended – GeoAfrica 2027Great news! The GeoAfrica2027 has extended the abstract submission deadline by one month, giving you extra time to prepare and showcase your work.In addition, you also now have greater flexibility in the format of your submission: alongside full technical papers (5–6 pages), we will also be accepting extended abstracts of 2–3 pages for all technical contributions.Take advantage of this opportunity to share your research, innovations, and insights at the signature event featuring geosynthetics in Africa, the Middle East and beyond. Don’t miss out—submit your contribution and be part of GeoAfrica 2027!

• Abstract submission deadline – 30 June 2026 (extended to 31 July)
• Notification of abstract acceptance – 20 July 2026 (extended to 21 August)
• Full paper / extended abstract submission deadline – 18 September 2026 (extended to 2 October)
• Notification of full paper / extended abstract acceptance – 7 October 2026 (extended to 26 October)
• Final full paper / extended abstract deadline – 30 October 2026 (extended to 15 November)
• Presenting author registration – 30 October 2026

Paper Submission Guidelines

Full papers are required to be 5 to 6 pages in length; extended abstracts for either technical papers or the case study competition are 2 to 3 pages. The template for the full papers / extended abstracts will be provided on acceptance of the abstracts.

Papers will be submitted via the GeoAfrica2027 Abstract Portal. Select ‘My submissions’ in the top menu and click on the title of your accepted abstract. Click on the ‘Upload paper’ button and upload the MS Word version of your paper or extended abstract. Finally, click on the ‘Submit’ button. 

“The template for the full papers / extended abstracts is available here”. GeoAfrica2027_PaperTemplate.docx

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