19.03.2026

Call for Abstracts: 18th Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium 2026 (YGES 2026)

The 18th BGA Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium will take place at Imperial College London.

Call for Abstracts: 18th Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium 2026 (YGES 2026)

Imperial College London has officially opened the call for extended abstracts for the 18th BGA Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium (YGES 2026), a flagship event bringing together early‑career researchers and practitioners from across the geotechnical community.

Hosted at the College’s South Kensington Campus in London, YGES 2026 will provide a platform for young engineers to showcase innovative research, exchange ideas between academia and industry, and build professional networks that support future collaboration and career development.

Key deadlines include:

  • Extended abstract submission: 31 March 2026
  • Acceptance notification: 1 May 2026
  • Early‑bird registration: 15 May 2026
  • Registration closes: 1 June 2026

Further details: YGES2026 | Research groups | Imperial College London

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