IECA and IFAI Annual Conference Goes Virtual

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) and the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) have announced the Geosynthetics Conference and IECA Annual conference, which were originally scheduled to be co-located in Kansas City in February 2021, will be moved online. 

In a press release, both organizations stress that the safety, health, and well-being of conference attendees have always been the top priority. With the latest uptick in COVID-19 cases across the country, stakeholders made the decision to move the event online to provide the safest learning/exhibition environment for attendees. 

The virtual conference will be held from February 22 to 25, 2021, with pre-conference sessions beginning on the first day. Education for both conferences will be accessible on a robust online platform that provides access to live and pre-recorded sessions. Education will feature content that provides solutions to industry problems during plenary sessions, roundtables, fireside chats, technical papers, poster sessions, and short courses.

Attendees will be able to network online with specific industry topics, speaker engagement, and roundtable discussions as well as an opportunity to participate in trivia night. The platform also provides one-on-one interactions through text and video chat capabilities. Attendees can also share their biography, social media, and contact information with peers to stay connected post-conference.

The virtual expo hall will feature exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services to attendees in a virtual space. Attendees can live chat with booth staff, in addition to viewing product videos, attending education sessions, and engaging in networking lounges.

The conference program is currently being modified for the virtual event. Registration and the revised online schedule will be available before Thanksgiving. 

For more information, visit the IECA website.