Overview
A high-quality technical program covering this year’s theme of Geotechnical Engineering for Delivering Sustainable, Cost-Effective Projects and social activities to promote networking with key industry personnel. This two-day conference includes keynote lectures by invited experts from across the globe and presentations based on accepted abstracts on the following topics – Ground Characterization, Ground Improvement, Geotechnical Software and Information Systems and Deep Foundation Design Methods, Construction and Case Histories. Day two will include a ½ day workshop on risk Based Monitoring for Deep Excavations & Foundations.Click here to view and download the program and make plans to join us in Dubai.
The conference will be of interest to contractors, developers, agencies, designers, consultants, educators and representatives from local, state and central government and public and private sector organizations, providing a forum for discussion and debate on various technical topics and time to interact with other attendees to learn more about potential opportunities to work together.
Registration fees include session attendance, exhibit attendance, refreshments (two breaks and a lunch per day), social reception on conference day one, conference bag containing registration materials and handouts, and access to the online proceedings including abstracts, speaker bios and presentation files.
No refunds are allowed. However, you may transfer your registration to another delegate. Special circumstances will be considered.
All registration rates are in US dollars and inclusive of 5% VAT fee.
U.A.E. residents/businesses must pay VAT.
Non U.A.E. residents/businesses need to complete, sign and submit a waiver declaration to receive a VAT credit. Download form here.
Email signed form to bookkeeper@dfi.org.
All registrants will receive a proforma invoice when registering online. A tax invoice with tax registration number (TRN): 100443151400003 will be issued after payment and waiver declaration form if applicable, is received
Registration fees must be paid before attending the conference.
2-Day Conference (includes workshop)
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Regular Rates
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On Site Rates
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DFI Member
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262.50
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315.00
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Non-Member (includes DFI membership thru Dec. 31, 2019)
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420.00
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472.50
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Speakers (single concession, one speaker per one presentation)
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262.50
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262.50
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Students (limited to 10)
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complimentary
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complimentary
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DFI Member Single Day Rate (choose April 24 or April 25)
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210.00
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262.50
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Non-Member Single Day Rate (choose April 24 or April 25)
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315.00
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367.50
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Sponsor Rates (See Options Sponsorship/Exhibition page)
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Conference Chairman
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Dr. Salah Dilimi, Roads and Transport Authority Dubai
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Program Chairmen
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Nick Chittenden, BASF Construction Chemicals UAE LLC
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Emad Sharif, Geotechnical Lab Consultants
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Committee Members
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Qaiser Hayat, Jacobs
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Karim Khalaf, Byrne Looby
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Mariane Kurban, Jacobs
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Finlay Leibrick, AECOM Abu Dhabi Regional Office
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Dr. Ilias Michalis, Arcadis
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Keith Ryan, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH
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Richard Smedley, Mott MacDonald
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Dr. Giovanni Spagnoli, BASF Construction Solutions GmbH
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Payment must be received prior to the start of this conference. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Cancellations must be made in writing by mail, email or fax. No refunds are allowed. However, you may transfer your registration to another delegate. Special circumstances will be considered.
All payments are net 30 days from the date of registration.
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