Returning for 2026 – it’s the Geo-Institute Theatre! Stop by the ASCE/G-I booth during the week to hear from our sponsors and get the latest on ASCE/G-I products and services!
Tuesday, March 10 | 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Innovative Technologies and Tools in Geotechnical Engineering Committee
Demystifying Soil Mechanics using Virtual Reality (VR) Simulation
Presented by Surya S. C. Congress, Michigan State University
In this demonstration, we will highlight the essential need for accessible and engaging educational materials in geotechnical engineering. We will use virtual reality (VR) simulations to create an immersive learning environment. Participants will have the opportunity to follow the soil sieve testing procedure in an interactive virtual setting. This demonstration showcases how VR technology can enhance the teaching and understanding of fundamental concepts in soil mechanics.
Tuesday, March 10 | 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Geosetta
The Future of DIGGS
Presented by Ross Cutts, Geosetta, and Allen Cadden, Schnabel Engineering
Discover Geosetta, a groundbreaking platform that utilizes over 250,000 historic data points from more than 27 DOTs, revolutionizing the use of public geotechnical data in geotechnical projects. Geosetta leverages the DIGGS standard, an open and interchangeable format for geotechnical data transfer, ensuring seamless integration and broad accessibility.
Join us for an update on recent advances with the schema including vendor implementations. We will also share the incredible solutions developed in the first DIGGS student hackathon competition.
Tuesday, March 10 | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tablogs
Unifying Geotechnical Data: From Legacy Imports to Model-Ready Deliverables
Presented by Simon Hardham and Declan Vanderhor
Geotechnical projects rarely start with clean data. This live demo shows how gINT databases, AGS or DIGGS files, CPT results, and even MWD datasets can be unified into a streamlined, model-ready workflow. Follow a real project from messy legacy imports through interpretation, reporting, cross sections, and export for drafting or analysis. Discover how to cut integration friction, improve consistency, and deliver ground models with greater speed and confidence.
Tuesday, March 10 | 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
ASCE Publications
ABCs of Publishing with ASCE
Presented by Natalie Webster
Have you ever wanted to publish with ASCE? Learn how to make your idea a reality. Whether it’s a book, a standard, a manual of practice, or something else, the ASCE audience is ready for your contribution!
Wednesday, March 11 | 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Civil Engineering Certification
Get Board-Certified in Geotechnical Engineering
Presented by Sebastian Lobo-Guerrero, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, F.ASCE
Board certification in geotechnical engineering is vital for elevating the professionalism needed to meet today’s complex geotechnical challenges. Civil Engineering Certification’s (CEC) Academy of Geo-Professionals (AGP) offers the Board-Certified Geotechnical Engineer (BC.GE) credential to professional engineers who have demonstrated advanced expertise and specialized knowledge in geotechnical engineering. In this session, learn how to earn the BC.GE board certification and take the next step in advancing your geotechnical engineering career.
Wednesday, March 11 | 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Geositter Instruments Ltd
Get to Know Geositter Instruments
Presented by Arthur Liu
GeoSitter is an innovative provider of automated geotechnical monitoring solutions, integrating advanced sensing technology, IoT communication, and intelligent data management. Founded in 2005 as part of the Ougan Group, GeoSitter develops cutting-edge monitoring instruments and systems designed for smart, real-time, and maintenance-free operation in the field.
Our flagship products combine inclinometer, water level, displacement, vibration, and environmental monitoring in a single automated platform, enabling continuous, cloud-based observation with minimal human intervention. GeoSitter’s solutions are trusted in major infrastructure, tunneling, slope stability, and foundation monitoring projects across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.
Wednesday, March 11 | 3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Pi Day
Pi Day Competition
Every year, the Geo-Institute celebrates Pi Day in a big way. Join us for this special live Pi Day competition! Compete to see who can recite the most digits of Pi from memory! Winner gets a free registration to the ASCE2027 conference.