The 74th Highway Geology Symposium

Come join us for the 74th annual Highway Geology Symposium on August 11th through 14th, 2025 in Morgantown, West Virginia. The 2024 HGS will be a great opportunity for new and experienced Geo-Professionals to exchange knowledge, collaborate and see new innovations in the industry.
 

Field Trip

The Highway Geology Symposium 2025 field trip will tour the north-central portions of West Virginia, looking at Paleozoic aged stratigraphy of the Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau Physiographic Provinces. Highlights will include a tour of the recently completed sections of Corridor H, a look at the currently in-construction portion of Corridor H, Seneca Rocks, Canaan Valley, and the sweeping mountain vistas in-between. Lunch will be catered at the picturesque Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge.

Blackwater Falls
Blackwater Falls

Seneca
Seneca

Hopeville
Hopeville

Corridor H Construction

Lodging

A discounted group rate of $164.00 per night plus tax is available at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place. (Two Waterfront Place, Morgantown, West Virginia). This rate will be available until July 18, 2025 or until rooms are sold out. After this date, rooms and/or group rate may no longer be available. Please follow the link for the > Morgantown Marriott Reservations

A special rate has also been set for government employees. If you are a government employee, please follow the link for the > Morgantown Marriott Govt Employee Reservations. Please bring a valid government ID with you to the symposium for this rate.

 

Early Check-in or late check-out dates may be permitted at the contracted group rate based on availability, but guests are not able to do so solely via the booking site. If you’d like to check in before 8/10 or check out after 8/15, please book the dates available online. Once booked, please email Hannah Henry (mgwmc-ays1@sbcos.com) the desired arrival and departure dates. The hotel will send a revised reservation confirmation letter with the new dates if they are able to confirm/have availability.

 

Sponsors and Exhibitors

We invite you to participate as a sponsor or exhibitor at the 74th Highway Geology Symposium. Sponsor levels range in price from $2,500 to $10,000 and include the exclusive sponsorship of an event, an exhibit space, logo recognition, and at least one conference registration. An exhibitor only option is also available and includes one conference registration. View the sponsorship brochure and register to sponsor or exhibit through the links at the right.
 
 

We look forward to seeing you in Morgantown, West Virginia! More information will be added to this site as it becomes available, so please check back again soon.

Calling Young Authors

The Highway Geology Symposium has existed for nearly 70 years and over the years has had much participation by what might be considered “Young Authors”. This participation by our younger professionals has been fabulous and is a true benefit to the Symposium and the Mission of HGS. In recent years, HGS has taken participation of Young Authors to another level by sponsoring a competition with both financial, registration and award recognition. This is an annual and perpetual award with up to three awards presented. We are very excited about this continued opportunity for participation by Young Authors and we encourage you to submit your paper and to present your work at the Symposium. If you know a Young Author that should join this competition, encourage them to check out the guidelines and submit their abstract. HGS is all about sharing our geologic technical experiences and we look forward to hearing about and learning from your experience. So please see the links for guidelines and participation requirements as well as award details.

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74th HGS West Virginia Invitation Slideshow

74th HGS West Virginia Invitation Slideshow

The upcoming Highway Geology Symposium will be held in Morgantown, West Virginia August 11 to 14, 2025.  

Past Symposium

Past Symposium

The 73rd Highway Geology Symposium in Lawrence, Kansas was held from September 9 to September 12, 2024. We thank every one that could attend for sharing your knowledge, experiences, and being there with us. We hope you enjoyed Lawrence, and

Pictures from Past Symposiums

Pictures from Past Symposiums

View the pictures from the 2009-2023 Symposiums: 72nd HGS, Tacoma, Washington 2023 71st HGS, Asheville, North Carolina 2022 70th HGS, Portland, Oregon 2019 69th HGS, Portland, Maine 2018 68th HGS, Marietta, Georgia 2017 67th HGS, Colorado Springs, Colorado 2016 66th

The Highway Geology Symposium is a 501(c)3 organization.