ASSOCIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING GEOLOGISTS
69th Annual Meeting
September 13-19, 2026
Westin Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Connect, Experience, and Learn
The AEG 2025 Committee has planned an outstanding technical program with experts from around the country presenting case studies, latest technology and techniques, and new innovations.
Join us for our exciting networking and social events. This is a great way to connect with friends and colleagues while building relationships to help one another grow professionally, personally, and scientifically.
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AEG's 69th Annual Meeting
Opening General Session
Three days of Technical Sessions with Opportunity for 20 PDHs
Great Networking Events
We’ve been named by Lonely Planet as the "Best in the U.S." and "10 U.S. destinations you need to see." In fact, the New York Times named Chattanooga one of the "Top 45 Places to go" in the World. And it's no wonder. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities.
Flyer with reasons to attend that your boss will love!
300
Expected Participants
25
Expected Poster Presentations
15
Technical Sessions
120
Expected Presentations
AEG 2026 Hotel
Westin Chattanooga
801 Pine St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Group Rate $189
Reservation Link Coming Soon
(Only book through this link, members have been receiving scam emails to register through third party sites)
Recharge in the middle of bustling downtown at The Westin Chattanooga. We put you in walking distance of local restaurants, the Tivoli Theatre and family attractions like the Tennessee Aquarium and Creative Discovery Museum. Shop the boutique stores of nearby West Village or Warehouse Row. Take in the breathtaking TN scenery when you ride the Incline Railway up Lookout Mountain or walk along the 13-mile Tennessee Riverwalk. It's no wonder why Chattanooga has been voted the #1 city in the US for outdoor adventures. After a day hiking or seeing the sights, sample Southern cuisine at Alimentari or visit our rooftop restaurant and bar, Paloma, for an extensive list of specialty drinks. With its floor-to-ceiling windows and mountain views, this space is ideal for casual cocktail events or one-of-a kind weddings in Chattanooga. Afterward, retire to a spacious hotel room or suite with a Heavenly® Bed and Bath. All rooms include large windows with
Speakers (more to come soon...)
Proud to bring exceptional speakers from across the country
Keynote Speakers
Outstanding Project Award Presentation
Jahns Lecturers
120 Technical Session Presenters
No Matter Your Interests, There’s Something at AEG 2026 For You.
Join the ultimate geoscience experience for learning best practices, discovering solutions, and developing new perspectives and strategies to plan for what’s next.
2026 Virtual Day
Monday, September 18, 2026 - 10:00am-4:30pm
$100 members/$150 non-members/$20 Students
Registration for this event will be included with all Annual Meeting full and student registrations.
Join us for AEG's Annual Meeting Virtual Day. This will be a full day of online technical presentations for those that would like to participate in the Annual Meeting but are unable to attend. All presentations will be recorded for later viewing. 6 PDHs will be available for these sessions.
As a member of AEG for more than 46 years, I am continuously reminded of the many benefits of attending Annual meetings. A few examples of exciting opportunities that commonly occur during Annual meetings that I personally find rewarding are as follows:
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Excellent stimulating and informative presentations related to applied geoscience that cover a broad spectrum of interesting topics.
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Excellent field courses given by individuals who are extremely knowledgeable about the locations being visited.
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Connecting with friends and colleagues as well as adding new folks to my professional and personal networks.
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Participating in mentoring sessions for upcoming “rock stars” who will become the future leaders in their respective technical fields and keep AEG on the cutting edge of applied geoscience.
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Discussions and presentations that remind me of the importance of encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion at AEG.
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Both teaching (by sharing my experience-based knowledge in conversations and presentations) and learning (from discussions with and presentations made by treasured colleagues and amazingly sharp students).
- Gerry L. Stirewalt, PhD, PG, CEG
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
"Attending the AEG annual conference is an amazing opportunity for students in engineering and environmental geosciences! The support that the AEG community offers for students is like no other. There are so many opportunities to help cover the costs of the conference, such as volunteering events and travel grants. AEG is a smaller conference focused in engineering and environmental geoscience, which allows for more intimate networking events and for students to have their voices heard. Members in attendance at the conference are enthusiastic and excited to hear about research that is being done by students and they give great feedback on poster presentations. The members of AEG are so supportive of students and young professionals, and I look forward to attending more conferences in the future. I would love to see the number of student attendees grow, because I feel that this conference was crucial to my development as a professional and as a geoscientist!"
- Aleigha Dollens, University of Missouri- Kansas City