1. The Egyptian Geotechnical Society & the Government of Egypt are pleased to invite ISSMGE and all of you to 17 th International Conference in Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt 2009 Egypt Where it all began

2. The 2009 ISSMGE International Conference Date: Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9, 2009 Conference Objective:  To promote the translation of geotechnical theory and research into practice.  To encourage international and regional dialogues on challenging geotechnical issues. Egypt Where it all began

3. Future of Academia and Practice of Geotechnical Engineering We hope that the ICSMGE in 2009 will be a milestone in the history of the international society and should seek answers to the following: Where does the field of geotechnical engineering stand? In what direction(s) is the field heading? What is our future? What are the research needs of the industry? How to translate research into practice? Egypt Where it all began

4. Alexandria, Egypt  Built in 332-331 BC for Alexander the Great  The Great Library of Alexandria (288 BC to around 400 AD) made Alexandria the world’s greatest scientific and intellectual capital of the ancient world  Modern Alexandria is a culturally diverse city of ancient and modern attractions with a European influence  The Alexandria governorate stretches 120 km along the Mediterranean Sea  It has a population of 4 million  Reasonably priced 3- and 5-star hotels with world class facilities  Inexpensive transportation in and around the city and beyond  Excellent and moderately priced food, shopping, business services  Conference center is within walking distance from the city center  October weather is sunny, with daily temperatures about 24°C (75°F)  Only 220 km from Cairo

5. Bibliotheca Conference Center  Main meeting room seats 1,700  Three additional meeting rooms, each seat approx. 300  Exhibition areas directly outside meeting rooms for poster sessions and exhibitors  Unlimited exhibition area on plaza  A 100-seat auditorium in the adjacent Library, plus an additional 8 small meeting rooms  State-of-the art audio and visual equipment  3 restaurants and catering managed by Hilton International Egypt Where it all began

6. The Egyptian Geotechnical Society, the Government of Egypt, and the City of Alexandria welcome the ICSMGE in 2009