Calgary Geotechnical Society
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The society relies on volunteers to help organize and put on the events, and sponsorship from local geotechnical companies and support from the national CGS. If you are interested in helping on the committee, if you have ideas for speakers or topics, or if your company would like to help sponsor the society or a specific event, please talk to one of the committee or contact us at announce@cgygeosociety.org
Current Event
CyGS Presentation (January 29, 2026)
Student Spotlight Event
Showcasting the Next Generation of Geotechnical Engineers
The Calgary Geotechnical Society is pleased to feature three accomplished Ph.D. students whose research addresses critical challenges in our field and demonstrates the depth of emerging talent:
- Konstantin Ozeritskiy (University of Calgary) – Last year’s CyGS Award winner, recognized for excellence in geotechnical research.
- Armin Saeedi Javadi (Carleton University) – Earned 2nd Place in the CGS National Graduate Student Competition.
- Amin Hasani Motlagh (University of Calgary) – A dedicated contributor to CyGS as former Student Representative and current Secretary, and recipient of multiple competitive research awards, including the ISSMGE Foundation Award.
Join us to learn about their work and engage with the future of our profession.
Please register by January 27. Ticket sale ends at 5 pm.
**Please note that limited tickets will be available at the door on the day of the presentation, which can be purchased only with cash. We recommend registering for the event in advance to guarantee your spot.**