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2nd Texas G-I Annual Conference 2026
April 2 - April 3
Innovations in the Geotechnical World and Disaster Management
Anderson-Clarke Center at Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77005
Register to Attend
Conference ScheduleKeynote Speaker:
Rob Thomas, PE, BCCE, BCNE; Chief Program Manager, Gulf Coast Protection District
Speakers:
Dr. Cumaraswamy Vipulanandan, PhD, PE; Professor Emeritus, University of Houston
Dr. Krishna Kumar, PhD, PE; Associate Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Rodolfo B. Sancio, PhD, PE, PEng, BCGE; Operations Vice President, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
P. Chris Marshall, PE, DGE; Regional Engineer, Intertek-PSI
Young Member Panel Discussion
Panel Members:
1. Chris Harron – Project Engineer at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services
2. Gouri Mohan – Principal Manager at Fugro
3. Dean Sudderth – Senior Project Manager at Keller
4. Yatish Jakatimath – Manager Regional Service Line at Terracon
Schedule:
April 2, 5:00pm – 9:00pm
April 3, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Student Competitions:
Poster Presentation Competition
Participants must submit an abstract (250 words maximum) to participate. Competition will take place Friday, April 3, 2026; 12:00PM – 2:00PM.
Deadline to register for the Poster Presentation Competition is Friday, March 27, 2026. Competition registration is complimentary for students who are registered to attend the 2nd Texas G-I Annual Conference 2026. Poster size should be 48 inches by 36 inches. A monetary award will be given to the winner.
Register from the Poster Presentation Competition here.
Agentic AI Drilled Shaft Challenge
Participants may review rules here. Competition will take place Friday, April 3, 2026; 2:00PM – 3:00PM.
Deadline to register for the Agentic AI Drilled Shaft Challenge is Friday, March 27, 2026. Competition registration is complimentary for students who are registered to attend the 2nd Texas G-I Annual Conference 2026. A monetary award will be given to the winner.
Register for the Agentic AI Drilled Shaft Challenge here.
Texas Geotechnical Awards:
Geotechnical Engineer of the Year
Geotechnical Young Engineer of the Year
Deadline to submit nominations is March 24, 2026. Winners will be announced March 27, 2026.
Eligibility and submission requirements can be viewed here.
Host Hotel:
InterContinental Houston
6750 Main St. Houston, TX 77030, USA
Click here to view Conference rates and book your room.
Conference Parking:
West Lot 4
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Reception Sponsor – $2,500
Logo on Organization’s Website, Event Invitation, and Rotating Slides · Logo on Reception Signage · Spotlight on Organization’s Social Media · Complimentary Booth, Single Space · Opportunity for 2-Minute Remarks at Reception · 2 Complimentary Registrations - Lunch Sponsor – $2,500
Logo on Organization’s Website, Event Invitation, and Rotating Slides · Logo on Lunch Signage · Spotlight on Organization’s Social Media · Complimentary Booth, Single Space · Opportunity for 2-Minute Remarks at Reception · 2 Complimentary Registrations - Break Sponsor – $1,500
Logo on Organization’s Website, Event Invitation, and Rotating Slides · Logo on Break Signage · Recognition During Networking Break · Complimentary Booth, Single Space · 1 Complimentary Registration - Exhibitors – $1,000
Logo in Exhibitor Directory and Program Details · Complimentary Booth, Single Space · Networking with Attendees · 1 Complimentary Registration - Engineer of the Year Award Sponsor – $750
Logo on Organization’s Website, Event Invitation, and Rotating Slides · Opportunity to Present Award on Stage · Photo With Winner · 1 Complimentary Registration - Student Competition Award Sponsor – $750
Logo on Organization’s Website, Event Invitation, and Rotating Slides · Opportunity to Present Award on Stage · Photo With Winner · 1 Complimentary Registration
