

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Learning from Others’ Pain – Loss Prevention through Lessons Learned
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: "Learning from Others’ Pain" presented by Joel G. Carson, CEO Executive Director, Geoprofessional Business AssociationAbout this EventEvent Program :5:30 PM – Cocktails and Socializing6:30 PM – Dinner7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – PresentationEvent SummaryYou chose to work in a very risky profession. Whether you are a geotechnical engineer, environmental engineer, scientist, geologist, testing and inspection professional, designer, or support those fields, the environment where we work is risky. This is a good thing. Yes, risk is good because without it, the world would not need smart, creative problem solvers like you. Without risk our jobs would be boring and routine.Managing risk is critical to loss prevention.What are some of the project risks associated with what you do as a professional? They may include:unanticipated subsurface conditionsexpansive or compressive soilpast land useliquefactionseismic eventsclimate changeIn addition to project risk, business is risky too. Clients, contractors, subcontractors, and sometimes, even our own eployees can increase risk. Every day we go to work, we experience risk. And with risk, mistakes happen. The best part about this is that MISTAKES ARE OPPORTUNITIES! Mistakes are opportunities to learn and to get better. Sometimes, those opportunities to learn are painful and take lots of time, energy, and money. There is a better way.What if we could learn from other people’s mistakes?Attend this session and learn about GBA’s library of over 110 Case Histories. Real life projects that went horribly wrong. Learn how you can avoid risk by learning from other people’s real-life losses. Most importantly learn the most common lessons learned so you can avoid them on future projects to be smarter, stronger, and more successful.About the SpeakersJoel G. Carson is the Geoprofessional Business Association’s CEO and Executive Director. He leads, directs, and manages the association’s operations to achieve its Purpose, Vision and Strategic Plan and he acts as the primary liaison for the organization with members, external parties and the public.  Prior to his selection as GBA’s Executive Director, Joel was a practicing geoprofessional consultant for more than 25 years and upon his retirement from Kleinfelder had served as a Senior Vice President, and Senior Principal owner.  While with Kleinfelder, he was an active volunteer leader for GBA where he served as Task Force Leader, Committee Chair, and on the Board of Directors.  Mr. Carson is a seasoned public speaker who has presented loss prevention and business optimization topics to thousands of geoprofessionals across the globe. He will educate, entertain, and inspire your audience as he shares his experiences with your audience.   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0781dd50-0295-11f1-9723-739bfe845f81-rimg-w739-h740-dc4a4815-gmir.jpg
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.59, max: 536.35, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Vaughan
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Element Vaughan Southwest
- **lat**: 43.7741404
- **long**: -79.6238127
- **full address**: Element Vaughan Southwest, 6170 Highway 7, Vaughan, Canada

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- **organizer**: Canadian Geotechnical Society - Southern Ontario Section (https://allevents.in/org/canadian-geotechnical-society-southern-ontario-section/17636380)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Element Vaughan Southwest, 6170 Highway 7, Vaughan, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 33.59 up to 536.35 CAD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Canadian Geotechnical Society - Southern Ontario Section
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, nonprofit, parties, entertainment
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