Geotec Hanoi 2026

Themes & Keynote Lectures

Deep Foundations

Keynote Speaker
Prof. Raffaele Di Laora
Univ.of Campania, ITALIA;
Secretary of ISSMGE TC212
Biography
Abstract
Keynote Lecture
Pile foundations: 80 years of research and practice (1943-2023)

Tunnelling and
Underground Spaces

Keynote Speaker
Prof. Xiangsheng Chen
Shenzhen University,
China
Biography
Abstract
Keynote Lecture
Urban tunnelling - the challenges of creating underground space in historic cities

Ground Improvement

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof. Stefan Larsson
Royal Institute of Technology (KTH),
Stockholm, Sweden
Biography
Abstract
SVEN HANSBO LECTURE
Applications of deep vertical vibratory compaction

Landslide and
Erosion

Keynote Speaker
Prof. Limin ZHANG
Hong Kong Univ. of Science and Technology,
Hong Kong China
Biography
Abstract
Keynote Lecture
Prediction and detection of backward erosion piping of river levees

Offshore Wind Power and
Coastal Geotechnics

Keynote Speaker
Prof. Byron Byrne
Oxford University,
the UK
Biography
Abstract
Keynote Lecture
The ageing behaviours of offshore piles driven in clays, sands and chalks

Geotechnical Modelling and Monitoring

Keynote Speaker
Prof. David M. Potts,
Imperial College London,
the UK
Biography
Abstract
Keynote Lecture
Continuum and discrete modelling of penetration problems

AI in Geotecnical
Engineering

Keynote Speaker
Prof. Gang Zheng
Tianjin University,
China
Biography
Abstract
Keynote Lecture
Continuum and discrete modelling of penetration problems

Geotechnics for
High-speed Railways

Keynote Speaker
Prof. Tatsuya Ishikawa
Hokkaido University, Japan;
Chair of ISSMGE TC202,
Biography
Abstract
Keynote Lecture
Continuum and discrete modelling of penetration problems
Special invited Speaker
Dr. Marc Ballouz
President of ISSMGE
(USA)
Biography
Summary
SPECIAL INVITED LECTURE
Geotechnical Philosophy and Cases of Site Reuse
Special invited Speaker
Prof. Keh-Jian Shou
National Chung-Hsing University, Chinese Taipei
Vice President Asia of ISSMGE
Biography
Abstract
SPECIAL INVITED LECTURE
On The Landslide Susceptibility And Resilience With Impact Of Climate Change