The AGS are pleased to announce that the Annual Conference is back at the National Motorcycle this year on Wednesday 22nd September.

This full day seminar is open to both Members and non-Members of the AGS and will focus on the work, findings and achievements of the geotechnical and geoenvironmental industry. A full speaker programme will be released in due course.

We have a limited number of complimentary tickets available for AGS Member companies (T&C apply). Additional tickets cost £60 for Members and £120 for non-Members (prices ex. VAT).

To register to attend this year’s event please fill out a registration form and return to ags@ags.org.uk before Friday 10th September.

Click here to download the AGS Annual Conference registration form

Event Programme

The importance of Geo Engineers in the response to the symptoms of a changing climate: Luke Swain, Principal Route Engineer (Geotech), Network Rail

This keynote presentation will look at what climate change means for our industry, and discuss how Geotech/Geo Environment graduates of all levels can adjust to ensure we are focused on asset resilience and recovery as we inevitably will be suffering from the symptoms of warming global temperatures. 

Misuse of Monitoring and Testing: Ian Webber, Managing Director, Coffey Geotechnics Limited

The presentation discusses the misuse of monitoring and testing regimes.  The mistakes that have been made are illustrated by case histories some of which have ended in litigation.  Examples include Inclinometer testing, pile records, integrity testing, basement movement monitoring and pile testing.  The lessons learnt are primarily about the mis interpretation of test and monitoring results and the need to maintain a link between the designer, the ground conditions and the monitoring results.

Sponsorship

This annual event has proven to provide an excellent platform for companies looking to increase their profile and raise awareness of their company initiatives through the use our sponsorship packages.

We currently have a limited number of Emerald, Gold and Silver sponsorship packages available, please click HERE for full details.

If you’d like to confirm your support please email Caroline Kratz on ags@ags.org.uk before Friday 6th August.

Event Sponsors

SOCOTEC

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, with comprehensive solutions in Infrastructure & Energy, Environment & Safety, Building Control and Fire Consultancy. Committed to continuous improvement, innovation and quality, SOCOTEC delivers tailored solutions to meet clients’ challenges, including an integrated package of site investigation services. For more information please visit https://www.socotec.co.uk/

Soil Engineering

With over 50 years of experience, Soil Engineering are one of the country’s foremost Ground Investigation and Specialist Grouting Contractors. The comprehensive in-house geotechnical laboratory, continually updated plant fleet, and ongoing investment in training and staff development, allow Soil Engineering to provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for any geotechnical project, throughout the UK. For more information please visit www.soil-engineering.co.uk

Concept Engineering Consultants

Concept Engineering is an innovative and dynamic site investigation specialist, with over 20 years’ experience providing award-winning geotechnical, environmental and structural investigation services and advice. Concept operate nationally from ISO and UKAS accredited offices and laboratories in London, Coventry and Yorkshire using a fleet of in house rigs and resources. For more information please visit www.conceptconsultants.co.uk

Insitu Site Investigation

In Situ Site Investigation is a specialist geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation company carrying out all aspects of Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) techniques as well as all methods of Pressuremeters. Our expanding array of rigs and equipment enable us to work on any site across the UK and worldwide. For more information please visit www.insitusi.com

BAM Ritchies

BAM Ritchies is the ground engineering division of BAM Nuttall. We provide fully integrated services for a wide range of main contractors – both public and private sector, from small local projects to national infrastructure projects. Over 60 years, we’ve built a reputation as the go-to ground engineering team for complex problem solving and best-value, sustainable delivery – with no surprises. For more information please visit www.bamritchies.co.uk

Geotechnical Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering Ltd is the UK’s largest privately-owned ground investigation contractor, renowned for providing a range of innovative ground investigation services for thousands of land-based projects since 1961. From Utility Surveying to all aspects of ground investigation and having our own UKAS accredited laboratory, we are proud to call ourselves industry experts. For more information please visit https://geoeng.co.uk/ 

Structural Soils

Structural Soils Ltd has evolved into an award winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site-investigation company with the proven capability, capacity and confidence to undertake contracts of any size, in any location and virtually any scope. In 2020, we won ‘The Big 3’ GE awards,  Ground Investigation Specialist of the year, Contractor of the Year, Ground Investigation Project of the Year. For more information please visit www.soils.co.uk or contact us at ask@soils.co.uk

RST Instruments

RST Instruments’ fully integrated suite of geotechnical monitoring sensors gives our clients the reliable, real-time data they need to save time, money and, most importantly, reduce risk at every stage of their projects. For over 40 years, we’ve been a trusted partner to engineers, consultants and contractors, providing engineered instrumentation, custom solutions and matchless industry expertise to keep clients’ projects–and reputations–safe.  For more information please visit https://rstinstruments.com/

ACS Testing

ACS provide a seamless all-in-one service for geotechnical and chemical laboratory testing, site investigation and geotechnical and contaminated land consultancy. ACS delivers high quality testing of construction materials, and substances that are harmful to health, property and the environment, while offering a first-class professional service tailored to our client’s requirements. For more information please visit: www.acsgroupofcompanies.co.uk

i2 Analytical

i2 are a leading independent environmental testing laboratory, which performs a full range of chemical and geotechnical analyses to MCerts and ISO 17025 accreditation. Using the newest laboratory techniques we provide testing solutions for soils, waters, leachates, air, building and waste materials. For more information, please visit: www.i2analytical.com/

Landmark Information

Landmark Geodata, part of Landmark Information, provides digital mapping, site-specific environmental risk information and consultancy to the property industry.  We are the leading licensed partner of Ordnance Survey® and also maintain the UK’s largest collection of historical maps dating back to the 1840s. Our flagship data solutions – Promap and Envirocheck – with over 20,000 users, provides vital intelligence to architects, surveyors, planners, environmental professionals, real estate lawyers and developers.  For further information visit: www.landmark.co.uk/landmark-environment-and-mapping

Geosense

Geosense is a leading UK manufacturer of Geotechnical Instruments for the Geotechnical, structural, mining and site investigation industries. Geosense specialises in Vibrating Wire, MEMS & wireless technology to provide real-time trusted data. Utilising our expertise, clients have installed our sensors across more than 75 countries on some of the world’s largest and most prestigious projects. For further information visit: https://www.geosense.co.uk 

We’re delighted to announce that the AGS Annual Conference will be back this year on Wednesday 22^nd September at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.

This will be a full day event, and we have some great sponsorship opportunities available for both Members and non-Members of the AGS.

All packages are listed below. If you’d like to confirm your support please contact Caroline Kratz on ags@ags.org.uk before Friday 6th August. Please note that packages are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis.

Platinum* (AGS Member Rate: £1250 / Non-Member Rate: £1500) SOLD

• Company logo on each attending delegates’ lanyard
• Two – three page company Q&A article in AGS magazine (over 5,400 subscribers)**
• Full page advert in AGS Magazine (worth £400)**
• Entry for three delegates into the event
• A designated area to exhibit company initiatives, research and software. This exhibition space can showcase marketing materials, literature and banners
• Company logo on the event PowerPoint presentation holding slide
• Company logo and overview on the event programme
• Company overview and URL on the AGS website
• Three announcements of your company’s involvement on the AGS Twitter page (over 3,000 followers)
• Three announcements of your company’s involvement on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (over 4,800 followers)

*one package available

**terms and conditions apply

Diamond* (AGS Member Rate: £1250 / Non-Member Rate: £1500) SOLD

• Catering sponsor with logo on menu
• Two – three page company Q&A article in AGS magazine (over 5,400 subscribers)**
• Full page advert in AGS Magazine (worth £400)**
• Entry for three delegates into the event
• A designated area to exhibit company initiatives, research and software. This exhibition space can also showcase marketing materials, literature and banners
• Company logo on the event PowerPoint presentation holding slide
• Company logo and overview on the event programme
• Company overview on the AGS website
• Three announcements of your company’s involvement on the AGS Twitter page (over 3,000 followers)
• Three announcements of your company’s involvement on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (over 4,800 followers)

*one package available

**terms and conditions apply

Emerald (AGS Member Rate: £950/ Non-Member Rate: £1200)  

• Entry for three delegates into the event
• A designated area to exhibit company initiatives, research and software. This exhibition space can also showcase marketing materials, literature and banners
• ½ page advert in AGS magazine (worth £250, over 5,400 subscribers)
• Company logo on the event PowerPoint presentation holding slide
• Company logo and overview on the event programme
• Company overview on the AGS website
• Announcement of your company’s involvement on the AGS Twitter page
• Announcement of your company’s involvement on the AGS’ LinkedIn page

*Limited packages available

Gold (AGS Member Rate: £750 / Non-Member Rate: £1000)

• Entry for two delegates into the event
• A designated area to exhibit company initiatives, research and software. This exhibition space can also showcase marketing materials, literature and banners
• Company logo on the event PowerPoint presentation holding slide
• Company logo and overview on the event programme
• Company overview on the AGS website
• Announcement of your company’s involvement on the AGS Twitter page (over 3,000 followers)
• Announcement of your company’s involvement on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (over 4,800 followers)

*Limited packages available

Silver (AGS Member Rate: £500 Non-Member Rate: £650)  

• Entry for one delegate into the event
• ¼ page advert in AGS magazine (worth £160)
• Company logo on event PowerPoint Presentation holding slide
• Company logo on the event programme
• Company overview on the AGS website
• Announcement of your company’s involvement on the AGS Twitter page (over 3,000 followers)
• Announcement of your company’s involvement on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (over 4,800 followers)

All prices exclude VAT. Unlimited silver sponsorship packages available.

Since our first webinar in July 2020, our virtual events have been a huge success with just under 3,000 delegates registering to attend. We frequently have attendees from countries such as USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, Italy, UAE, Singapore and South Africa to name but a few, and sponsorship provides a fantastic opportunity to put your company in front of a worldwide audience.

The AGS have both Diamond and Gold sponsorship packages available for all webinars.
Packages are limited, however bespoke packages can be developed with companies (subject to space) to suit all budgets.

DIAMOND SPONSOR
*one package available per webinar
Price: £800 (members) or £1,100 (non-members)

• Company website link or pop-up promotion to feature during the live webinar
• Large logo on sponsor slide during the webinar
• Company mention during webinar opening & closing address
• Logo and overview in the event program
• Company Q&A feature in AGS Magazine (4,250 subscribers)
• Full page advert in AGS Magazine (worth £400)
• Two complementary event registrations (worth up to £180)
• Company logo and overview featured on the webinar registration page
• Logo featured on promotional marketing emails
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ Twitter page (2803 followers)
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (4128 followers)
• Company logo featured on replay email campaigns
• Company mention in a follow up article in AGS Magazine (4,250 subscribers)

GOLD SPONSOR
*10 packages available per webinar
Price: £350 (members) or £650 (non-members)

• Logo on sponsor slide during the webinar
• Logo and overview in the event program
• Company mention during webinar opening & closing address
• Logo featured in promotional marketing emails
• Company directory insert in AGS Magazine, worth £50 (4,250 subscribers)
• One complementary webinar registration (worth up to £90)
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ Twitter page (2803 followers)
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (4128 followers)
• Company mention in a follow up article in AGS Magazine (4,250 subscribers)
• Company overview on the AGS website
• Company logo featured on replay email campaigns

All prices exclude VAT.

If your company would like to sponsor any AGS webinars or if you’d like any further information on our events programme, please contact Caroline Kratz on ags@ags.org.uk

We’re pleased to announce our 2021 webinar and live event programme. Registration details for the following events will be announced in due course, but initial details are listed below for your diaries:

Laboratory Assessment and Sampling Practice

o Date: 30th June
o Time: 11am
o Duration: 2 hours
o Confirmed speakers: Will Fardon (i2 Analytical), Geraint Williams (ALS) and John Powell (Geolabs).
o Cost: £25 for AGS Members (ex VAT)
o Sponsorship: Diamond and Gold packages available

Annual Conference (live and virtual event TBC)

o Date: Wednesday 22nd September
o Time: TBC
o Duration: TBC
o Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
o Confirmed speakers: TBC
o Cost: TBC
o Sponsorship: Packages available – contact the AGS for details.

Net Zero Carbon 

o Date: Wednesday 6th October
o Time: 11am
o Duration: 2 hours
o Confirmed speakers: TBC
o Cost: Free of Charge
o Sponsorship: Diamond and Gold packages available

Geotechnical Baseline Reports

o Date: November
o Time: TBC
o Duration: TBC
o Confirmed speakers: TBC
o Cost: TBC
o Sponsorship: Diamond and Gold packages available

Webinar Sponsorship

In 2020, we held our first five webinars and we were overwhelmed with the results; over 2,100 delegates registered and attended from countries across the globe including Australia, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates and Canada, to name but a few.

The AGS have Diamond and Gold sponsorship packages available for each of our webinars. They offer an affordable way to reach a worldwide audience via our various platforms including AGS Magazine, our ever-growing database, social media channels and of course, during the webinar itself, which will be available on the AGS website post-event for ongoing company exposure.

Please see package details below:

DIAMOND SPONSOR
*one package available per webinar
Price: £800 (members) or £1,100 (non-members)

• Company website link or pop-up promotion to feature during the live webinar
• Large logo on sponsor slide during the webinar (and webinar recording)
• Company mention during webinar opening & closing address
• Logo and overview in the event program
• Company Q&A feature in AGS Magazine (4,250 subscribers)
• Full page advert in AGS Magazine (worth £400)
• Two complementary event registrations (worth up to £180)
• Company logo and overview featured on the webinar registration page
• Logo featured on promotional marketing emails
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ Twitter page (2803 followers)
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (4128 followers)
• Company logo featured on replay email campaigns
• Company mention in a follow up article in AGS Magazine (4,250 subscribers)

GOLD SPONSOR
*10 packages available per webinar
Price: £350 (members) or £650 (non-members)

• Logo on sponsor slide during the webinar (and webinar recording)
• Logo and overview in the event program
• Company mention during webinar opening & closing address
• Logo featured in promotional marketing emails
• Company directory insert in AGS Magazine, worth £50 (4,250 subscribers)
• One complementary webinar registration (worth up to £90)
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ Twitter page (2803 followers)
• Company logo and overview on the AGS’ LinkedIn page (4128 followers)
• Company mention in a follow up article in AGS Magazine (4,250 subscribers)
• Company overview on the AGS website
• Company logo featured on replay email campaigns

If your company would like to support any AGS webinars or if you’d like any further information on the events, please contact Caroline Kratz on ags@ags.org.uk

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the decision has been made to postponed the AGS Data Management Conference which was due to take place on 23rd September 2020. The conference will now take place in 2022. Details will be announced in due course.