Support IGS North America

Geosynthetic materials are used in all sectors of civil engineering. IGS North America provides leadership in education and research regarding the appropriate and widespread use of geosynthetics in infrastructure and sustainability. As a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), IGS North America serves members and develops activities in the United States and Canada.

2025 Rates (New & Renewing Members)

Individual

Individual – USD $125
Includes full IGS global membership

Join/Renew

Business Chapter Benefactor

Benefactor – USD $750
Includes three individual IGS memberships

Become a Benefactor

Student

Student – FREE


Student Membership

IGS North America Membership INCLUDES:

  • International Geosynthetics Society individual membership
  • PDHs for IGS-NA webinars attended
  • Online access to the IGS Journals Geotextiles & Geomembranes and Geosynthetics International online
  • 20% discount* on a full registration to 13th International Conferences on Geosynthetics (13 ICG) in September 2026.

* Member discount on 13 ICG is good for members through March 31, 2026. A 2026 renewal will be required for registrations from April 1, 2026.

Fees are non-refundable. For questions or disputes, or if you are experiencing problems renewing your IGS North America membership, contact info@igs-na.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Connection. ALL IGS North America members receive individual or student membership in the global International Geosynthetics Society (IGS).
  • Professional Development. Enjoy exclusive member pricing on IGS conferences and workshops around the world, in person and online. Also, members have free, full online access to the highly ranked geotechnical journals Geotextiles and Geomembranes and Geosynthetics International.
  • Networking. Interact with other field professionals through events and volunteer opportunities. Also, gain special opportunities to take part in members-only technical committees and discussion forums with the IGS.
  • Leadership and Opportunity. As a member of IGS North America, you are part of a community of experts in geotechnical and civil engineering who advance understanding of the intersections between geosynthetics and infrastructure. Members participate in the development of major events, such as the 13th International Conferences on Geosynthetics (13 ICG), September 13 – 17, 2026 in Montreal.

ONLY with the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), because membership in IGS-NA includes IGS membership. By becoming a member of IGS North America you agree to receive messages from IGS-NA and the IGS. This includes newsletters, information about events organized by IGS-NA or IGS, and other official communications regarding your membership including dues and electronic ballots, etc. Your information is never given or sold to any other organization or private entity.

Read more about the IGS-NA Disclaimer & Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Data Usage.

What Does Membership Include?

Does IGS Share My Contact Information?

ONLY with the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), because membership in IGS-NA includes IGS membership. By becoming a member of IGS North America you agree to receive messages from IGS-NA and the IGS. This includes newsletters, information about events organized by IGS-NA or IGS, and other official communications regarding your membership including dues and electronic ballots, etc. Your information is never given or sold to any other organization or private entity.
Read more about the IGS-NA Disclaimer & Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Data Usage.

How to Join IGS North America

Complete your IGS-NA Individual Membership online with a credit card. Student Membership is free! Contact info@igs-na.org.

Fees are non-refundable. For questions or disputes, or if you are experiencing problems renewing your IGS North America membership, contact info@igs-na.org.

By becoming a member of the IGS North America, you agree to receive messages from IGS-NA. This includes newsletters, information about events held under the auspices of the IGS-NA and the IGS, and other official communications regarding your membership, including dues and electronic ballots, etc.

Across the U.S

The North American Geosynthetics Society

IGS North America, formerly known as NAGS (the North American Geosynthetics Society), was established as a Chapter of the IGS (International Geosynthetics Society) in 1988.

Support IGS North America

IGS North America is supported directly by individual and benefactor (company) annual membership dues. Students are invited to join for free

All civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering stakeholders in the North American region are invited to join IGS North America. Our chapter is officially organized for Canada and US-based members, but we also support IGS-interested members in North American countries not served by their own IGS chapters. Contact us with questions.

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