More than 1920 participants attended Geo-Frontiers 2011 in Dallas, a conference featuring advances in geotechnical engineering, among other highlights. The event was co-organized by the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), the Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA), the Geo-Institute (G-I) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), and held under the auspices of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS).

The exhibit hall was the scene of a celebratory opening night reception that filled the aisles of the hall Monday evening. Exhibitors were happy with record-setting attendance and stayed busy through selected open hours on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The event featured six full-day short courses, four plenary session lectures, more than 450 papers presented in 89 technical sessions (many with standing-room only), student activities and competitions, ample time for networking, in addition to the busy exhibit hall.

About IFAI
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is a business trade association promoting the products and innovations of the specialty fabrics industry since 1912, and is comprised of over 1,900 member companies in more than 54 countries.

About Geo-Frontiers
Geo-Frontiers is one of a series of technical textile events organized by IFAI, the industry association.