Technical Session – 1 (L02M, Lalitgiri Hall of Learning)

• 11:00 – 11:15 AM: Lecture 0: Application of Geosynthetics for developing sustainable infrastructure- IIT Bhubaneswar Experience, Dr. Shantanu Patra, IIT Bhubaneswar
• 11:15 – 11:45 AM: Keynote Lecture 1: Application of Geosynthetics in Dams and Canals, Mr. Vivek P. Kapadia, Secretary (Ret.), Government of Gujarat, Professor of Practice, IIT Gandhinagar
• 11:30 – 12:00 PM: Keynote Lecture 2: Advantages and issues in using Geosynthetics in filtration, drainage and barriers, Prof. G L Sivakumar Babu, IISc Bangalore
• 12:00 – 12:30 PM: Session Lecture 1: Riverbank Erosion Protection using Fabric Form Concrete Mattress, Dr. Anand M Hulagabali, Geoquest India Pvt Ltd.
• 12:30 – 1:00 PM: Session Lecture 2: Application of Flexible Polymeric Geomembrane on Hydraulic Structure to Improve Watertightness – Experience Sharing of 60+ years, Mr. Jagadeesan Subramanian, Carpi India Waterproofing specialists and Contractors Pvt. LTD

Technical Session – 2 (L02M, Lalitgiri Hall of Learning)

• 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Laboratory Visit (Large cyclic Triaxial apparatus, Hybrid wind wave recirculating hydraulic flume, Rapid draw-down test facility). Start from Lobby to SIF and return.
• 3:00 – 3:30 PM: Session Lecture 3: Multidisciplinary approach to Building Resilient coastal structures, Ms Dola Roychowdhury, G-Cube
• 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Session Lecture 4: Geosynthetic Solutions for the Mining Industry, Dr. Ratnakar R. Mahajan and Mr. Manthan Chauhan, Maccaferri
• 4:00 – 4:30 PM: Session Lecture 5: Geosynthetics in Hydraulic Infrastructure: Advanced Applications for Riverbank and Shoreline Protection, Mr Shailesh Garg, Tech Fab
• 4:30 – 5:00 PM: Session Lecture 6: Case reference on flood erosion mitigation cuttack ring road embankment by using geosynthetic sand encapsulation geosystems, Mr Rohit Chaturvedi, Z-Tech (India)

Technical Session – 3 (L02M, Lalitgiri Hall of Learning)

• 9:00 – 9:45 AM: Keynote Lecture 1: Improving sustainability in mining projects using geosynthetics, Jonathan Shamrock, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd
• 9:45 – 10:30 AM: Keynote Lecture 2 (online): Performance of GCLs in High Risk Applications, Amir Sahakolahi, Global Geosynthetics

Technical Session – 4 (L02M, Lalitgiri Hall of Learning)

• 11:00 – 11:30 AM: Session Lecture 1: Seepage control and groundwater protection in ash-ponds using Geosynthetics, Mr. Vinod Kumar Maurya, NTPC
• 11:30 – 12:00 PM: Session Lecture 2: Presentation by Mr. Mukul Chandra Bera, EIC, DOWR
• 12:00 – 12:20 PM: Session lecture 3: Innovative application of Membranes, Mr. Maangesh Dhameelee, Renolit India Pvt. Ltd
• 12:20 – 12:40 PM: Session Lecture 4: Integrating Geotechnical–Hydraulic Studies and Geosynthetics for Climate-Resilient Coastal and Riverine Infrastructure, Mr. Sandip Deshpande, Renuka Pvt Ltd.
• 12:40 – 1:00 PM: Corporate Presentation by Mr. Budhmal Jain, Garware Technical Fibres Ltd.

Technical Session – 5

• 2:00 – 2:30 PM: Session Lecture 5: Shear behaviour of GCL-sand interfaces under static and dynamic conditions, Prof. Gali Madhavi Latha, IISC Bangalore
• 2:30 – 3:00 PM: Session Lecture 6: Erosion characterization around hydraulic structures, Dr Arindam Sarkar, IIT Bhubaneswar
• 3:00 – 3:30 PM: Session Lecture 7: Latest Standards in Structural Waterproofing & Contemporary Geomembranes & Geosynthetics’ for PSP, Slope Protection & Erosion Control, Mr. Vikas Rastogi, Marvel Vinyls Limited