TENTH INDIAN YOUNG GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS CONFERENCE (10 IYGEC, 2025) on 13 – 14th MARCH 2025 at Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India in association with IGS Ujjain Chapter, IGS Indore Chapter, IGS Jabalpur Chapter and IGS Bhopal Chapter.
IGS Aurangabad Chapter, in association with IGS Indore Chapter, is organizing the 4th Indo-Japan Pre-Conference Workshop on High-Speed Rail & Challenges Associated on 18th Dec during the upcoming IGC 2024 at Aurangabad.
Date: Wednesday, 18th December 2024
Venue: Anand Hall, MIT, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
1st Geotech Asia 2025 (GeoVadis) - The Future of Geotechnical Engineering scheduled on 7th – 10th October 2025 at Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, Goa organized by Indian Geotechnical Society
International Conference on Sustainable Goals in Materials, Energy and Environment on 25-26 April 2024 at Mangalam Engineering College, Kottayam in association with IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter and ICI
National Conference on Advancing Sustainability in Civil Engineering Practices - 2024 (ASCP'24) on 12th April 2024 by the student chapter, IGS St. Thomas Institute for Science and Technology
Workshop on Spatial Prediction of Soil Parameters Using Geospatial AI/MI on 3rd April 2024 at Marian Engineering College, Trivandrum organized by IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter
The 12th International Symposium on Field Monitoring in Geomechanics (ISFMG), hosted by the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) under the aegis of the Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS), is scheduled to take place in August 2026.
We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming conference “Women Indian Geotechnical Conference-Geotechnics Towards Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure WIGC- GEOSUSRI” to be held during March 8-9, 2024 at the College of Engineering Guindy Campus, Anna University, Chennai, organized by IGS Chennai Chapter, in association with College of Engineering Guindy, Anna University and Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, marking the 75th year Diamond Jubilee of the Indian Geotechnical Society. On behalf of the organizing committee, we take immense pleasure in extending the invitation to the conference and we look forward to your esteemed presence. We are also proud to inform you that this is the First Women Indian Geotechnical Conference (WIGC) under the aegis of IGS to be organized in India, to showcase the contribution of women in the geotechnical field.
The 53rd IGS Local Chapter has been inaugurated at Tadepalligudem and a one-day workshop on SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (SPCE-2024) was organized on 10th February 2024 (Saturday) at Sasi Institute of Technology & Engineering, Tadepalligudem.
National Conference on Soils and Foundations was organized by the IGS Thiruvananthapuram Chapter in collaboration with the Deep Foundations Institute (India), ISSMGE TC212, and LBS Institute of Technology for Women, scheduled from February 15th to 17th, 2024. On the inauguration day, the TS Ramanatha Ayyer lecture was delivered by Prof. B K Maheswari. Congratulations to Dr. N Unnikrishnan, Chairman, Dr. Jayamohan J, Secretary, along with other office bearers of the IGS Thiruvananthapuram chapter, and the entire organizing team of the conference.
A one-day workshop on Sustainable Geotechnics and Geophysical Investigations for Site characterization was organized by the IGS Calicut chapter and NIT Calicut on 16th February 2024. We extend our warmest congratulations to Prof. S Chandrakaran for his distinguished recognition upon his retirement during the workshop. Congratulations to Prof. S Chandrakaran, Chairman, Dr. Vandana, Secretary, Dr. Rangaswamy K, Dr. Anil Kumar, and other office bearers of the IGS Calicut Chapter for successfully organizing the workshop.
The aim of the site visit was to make the students aware of the practical and field aspects of laying Geotextiles.
The site at Ramankary, Alappuzha District was taken as the site for visit since it had ongoing works for the laying of coir Geotextiles as part of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative. Krishna Kumar, Assistant Engineer, Rebuild Kerala Initiative was there as the industry expert to explain about the project
A total of 28 students and 3 faculty members visited the site
The program aimed at learning the equipment introduced to the Geotechnical lab of Saintgits College of Engineering under the guidance of Er. Prasanna Venkatesh (PhD Scholar, NIT Trichy)
“WP4 – WATER POTENTIAL METER (DEWPOINT POTENTIOMETER)”
The Inauguration ceremony of IGS- Saintgits Student Chapter was held on 26th May, 2022 in VB Seminar Hall, Department of Civil Engineering, Saintgits College of Engineering. Shri. Thomas T John ( Director, Saintgits group of Institution) , Dr. Josephkunj Paul C ( Principal, Saintgits College of Engineering), Dr. Soosan George T (Dean, Department of Civil Engineering), Dr. Reebu Zachariah Koshy (HOD, Department of Civil Engineering), Dr. Hari G (Mentor - IGS Student Chapter) and Er. Hanna Paul (Faculty coordinator - IGS Student Chapter) shared dias along with the chief guests of the inaugural function Dr. M D Nair (Chairman - IGS Kochi Chapter) and Dr. Anil Joseph (Hon. Secretary - IGS Kochi Chapter). Off the dais, faculty members and students graced the seminar hall by their valuable presence.
Dr. Anil Joseph (Managing Director – GEO STRUCTURALS PVT.LTD, IGS Kochi Chapter – Hon. Secretary) delivered expert talk on “Monitoring Blast Induced Vibration and Structural Assessment During Implosion of High Rise Buildings” to the students of M.Tech, Geomechanics and Structures and M.Tech, Structural and Construction Management. He discussed vibration effects caused by demolition of building by Implosion and the challenges faced during the demolition process of Maradu flat.
Indian Geotechnical Conference IGC-2024
Geotechnical Engineering for a Sustainable Tomorrow (GEST 2024) jointly organized by IGS Aurangabad Chapter and Civil Engineering Department, MIT Aurangabad.
For IGC Photographs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hYRuBpKfL3AsbB_zQG_5aj1DWhmQvUjh
SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, one of the premier engineering colleges from Kerala in association with the Kochi Chapter of the Indian Geotechnical Society, is conducting an International Conference on Novelties in Geotechnical Engineering on 25th and 26th April 2024.
The event is planned to be conducted in hybrid mode (online option available for participants outside Kerala & abroad).
For more details, please see the attached Brochure
International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) Technical Committee TC-107 on Tropical Residual Soils is organising 2nd Symposium on Laterites and Lateritic Soils - Problems and Remedies on 2nd December 2023. Prof. M.R. Madhav will deliver a key note and invited talks will be delivered by ISSMGE TC-107 members.
Indian Geotechnical Society Thiruvananthapuram Chapter and Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology, Trivandrum (MBCET) are organizing National Seminar on Modern Geotechnical Practices at MBCET, Thiruvananthpauram on 29.11.2023 from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm. The 11th IGS student Chapter under the Thiruvananthapuram local chapter MBCET will also be inaugurated. The technical session includes eminent speakers with wide experience in field applications.
A registration fee of ?300 will be collected from students and ?450 from delegates including faculty and working professionals. This fee includes Tea, Lunch, kit, and an e-certificate.
The link for registration is:
https://forms.gle/
One-Day Workshop on the "Importance of Indian Standards in the Construction Field." This workshop is organized as a part of the celebratory events marking the 60th anniversary of the esteemed National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli and the 75th anniversary of the Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS). The event is a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), NIT Puducherry, and the IGS Trichy Chapter.
Date: 28th November 2023
Venue: Barn Hall, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli.
This workshop serves as a platform for industry professionals, researchers, academicians, and students to delve into the pivotal role of Indian Standards in the construction domain. With a focus on fostering a deeper understanding of the role of standards in ensuring quality, safety, and sustainability, the workshop will encompass insightful discussions, keynote presentations, and interactive sessions facilitated by eminent experts and practitioners in the field.
Additionally, on this very day, the final (Third) Round of Geo Champions 2023 will also be taking place, which will be live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube. This exciting event aims to showcase the outstanding capabilities of geotechnical engineering post graduate students and promises to be an engaging and informative experience for all attendees.
For registration, please scan the QR code provided in the brochure or fill out the Google form using the link given below:
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