From underground construction in megacities and foundations for offshore wind turbines to high-speed railways and artificial intelligence in geotechnical engineering, emerging challenges are driving the need for innovation in technology, design methodologies, and construction solutions.
At GEOTEC HANOI 2026, eight keynote lectures delivered by eight distinguished professors from leading universities and research institutions worldwide will offer in-depth insights, bridging scientific knowledge with real-world infrastructure development.
Deep Foundations
Prof. Raffaele Di Laora (Italy) – Innovative methods for pile foundation design.
Tunnelling and Underground Spaces
Prof. Xiangsheng Chen (China) – State-of-the-art advancements in tunnelling technology and engineering.
Ground Improvement
Prof. Stefan Larsson (Sweden) – The Nordic Dry Deep Mixing method and its applications in infrastructure development.
Landslide and Erosion
Prof. Limin Zhang (Hong Kong, China) – AI and digital twin technologies for landslide risk management.
Offshore Wind Power and Coastal Geotechnics
Prof. Byron Byrne (UK) – Innovative monopile foundation design solutions for offshore wind turbines.
Geotechnical Modelling and Monitoring
Prof. David M. Potts (UK) – Simulating soil behaviour and progressive failure in geotechnical engineering.
AI in Geotechnical Engineering
Prof. Gang Zheng (China) – Harnessing artificial intelligence to address complexity and uncertainty in geotechnical engineering.
Geotechnics for High-speed Railways
Prof. Tatsuya Ishikawa (Japan) – Geotechnical solutions for sustainable and resilient high-speed railway systems.
Beyond showcasing cutting-edge research and technological advancements, these keynote lectures will provide valuable opportunities to engage directly with renowned experts, explore emerging trends, and discover innovative solutions to real-world challenges in geotechnical engineering.
November 26–27, 2026
National Convention Center (NCC), Hanoi, Vietnam
Explore the conference program and register now: https://geotechn.vn/
