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Social Events
In addition to the technical program, GeoVirtual 2020 is pleased to offer the following activities to help our delegates get active and get social!
Private and group chat features will also be made available on the virtual platform to assist in facilitating meaningful connections throughout the conference.
Please note, social events will be given in English only.
Monday, September 14
You Gotta Laugh: A Pandemic Pick-Me-UP, Featuring Comedian Susan Stewart
Presented by GKM Consultants
Comedian/Author/Speaker, Susan Stewart, will give you the lift you need and help you see the lighter side of this UNPRECEDENTED time. Susan will be delivering both an entertaining and inspirational program that just might leave you seeing adversity and change in a new light.
Yoga Movement Session
Presented by ConeTec Investigations
This class is for all levels.
Especially those who are brand new to yoga.
Don’t be alarmed by the word yoga, this class is geared to helping you shift out of tightness from being in front of a screen and in a seat all day. We will be targeting the usual tight areas (low back, hips and shoulders) in light-hearted way.
Kate W. Mak is a Calgary based yoga teacher for a greater part of a decade. She is a Lululemon Legacy Ambassador and the Founder to Mynah School of Yoga. Kate feels honoured to present these wellness breaks and hopes that it will help you in the conference and in your daily life.
Workout Session
Presented by Klohn Crippen Berger
A short total body workout incorporating the latest in fitness training interspersed with martial arts moves on music to invigorate and energize you.
Philip Ndugga – Personal trainer and group conditioning Instructor, Canada’s Top Trainer 2020 – Impact Magazine.
Mindfulness Meditation 1
Presented by Thurber Engineering., TREK Geotechnical and Wood.
Is meditation new for you?
Don’t worry; this is an introduction to meditation where we start from square one and will build into the second and third mindfulness videos. There are so many benefits to having a meditation practice, with top benefits being clarity of mind, stress and anxiety control, as well as increasing grey matter in the brain for higher functionality.
In this first practice, I will be guiding you through an “inventory check” to get used to mindfulness practice. This technique can be used not just in the confines of the conference but applicable to the everyday happenings of your life.
Kate W. Mak is a Calgary based yoga teacher for a greater part of a decade. She is a Lululemon Legacy Ambassador and the Founder to Mynah School of Yoga. Kate feels honoured to present these wellness breaks and hopes that it will help you in the conference and your daily life.
Tuesday, September 15
GEOTrivia
Presented by Golder
This year, Golder will be hosting GEOTrivia, a fun and interactive game that will test your Geotechnical knowledge. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. An additional bonus prize will be awarded to students finishing in the top three! All Conference Delegates are welcome to watch and/or play*.
How to participate:
To watch or play Golder GEOTrivia, you will need to join the zoom call; a link will be provided in the virtual platform before the event. To enter the game, you will need to sign-up during the live event, instructions on how to sign-up and how to play will be shared at the beginning of the game.
All you need to play Golder GEOTrivia is a mobile phone or another electronic device that can connect to the internet.
*Golder staff cannot participate in Golder GEOTrivia.
Mindfulness Meditation 2
Presented by GEOSLOPE International, KGS Group and WSP Canada
In this mindfulness break, we will be using a body scan to help relax the body by bringing awareness to ourselves and pressing pause for a second to reset your body, your mind and even your emotions.
Kate W. Mak is a Calgary based yoga teacher for a greater part of a decade. She is a Lululemon Legacy Ambassador and the Founder to Mynah School of Yoga. Kate feels honoured to present these wellness breaks and hopes that it will help you in the conference and in your daily life.
Young Professionals Special Session ad Networking Event
This networking and panel session for students and young professionals will address topics relevant to their career in geotechnique within the current social and economic context. The session will feature a brainstorm session to allow students and young professionals some time for networking and discussion, as well as a live Q/A session with three distinguished panelists: Dr. Dennis Becker from Golder, Dr. Ariane Locat from Université Laval and Dr. Marc Smith from WSP.
Wednesday, September 16
GeoVirtual 2020 Photo Contest – 4K Apple TV Winner Revealed!
Presented by Clifton Engineering Group
Clifton and GeoVirtual invite you to submit your favourite geotechnical photos that relate (however tangentially) to GeoVirtual 2020’s theme, Resilience and Innovation.
Who: All GeoVirtual 2020 attendees.
What: Submit your favourite geotechnical photos. Provide a very brief description that explains what the photo depicts.
How: Submit your photos to [email protected]
Include a caption and/or description, location of the image, your name and e-mail address. Pictures must meet the following specifications:
- Upload images with the original pixel size (unless cropped). Do not scale and do not change the resolution.
- Must be uploaded in JPEG format with high-quality compression.
When: We will begin accepting submissions on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, and submissions will be accepted up to Thursday, September 10 at 11:59:59PM (PDT).
Winning: We will select the top ten entries and post them on the GeoVirtual 2020 online platform during the conference on September 14–16, 2020. Vote on your favourite photo through the conference app. The winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, and the winner will receive an Apple TV 4K.
The Fine Print:
- By entering your photo in the contest, you give permission to Clifton Engineering Group Inc. and The Canadian Geotechnical Society, and GeoVirtual 2020 to display and use your photo.
- Photos must be ones you’ve taken and/or have rights to. Do not submit any copyrighted photos.
- Multiple submissions are encouraged.
Mindfulness Meditation 3
Presented by BGC Engineering, Mud Bay Drilling and Stantec Consulting
In this mindfulness practice, we will be using our breath techniques to help us relax and reset our mental state of mind.
These skills are easy to learn and helpful in daily life when you find yourself in stressful situations.
Kate W. Mak is a Calgary based yoga teacher for a greater part of a decade. She is a Lululemon Legacy Ambassador and the Founder to Mynah School of Yoga. Kate feels honoured to present these wellness breaks and hopes that it will help you in the conference and in your daily life.
The Tremors Rock Concert Live Stream
Presented by Geophysics GPR International
For those about to ROCK! Join Geophysics GPR directly after the closing ceremony for a Live Stream Rock concert featuring GPR’s house band – The Tremors.