02.03.2026 | 14:00–17:30

1st BGA Women in Geotechnics (WiGeotech) Afternoon Tea

Introduction

FULLY BOOKED

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA), with the generous support of the Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS), is excited to announce the launch of Women in Geotechnics (WiGeotech) Afternoon Tea.

This is a special, half-day networking event that will bring together professionals across the British Ground Engineering sector to inspire, connect, support and celebrate the power of collaboration, resilience, and shared success across the UK.

This event is planned as an in-person event.

The event is now FULLY BOOKED.

Please let us know if you can no longer attend, so that your place can be given to someone else.

This event is free to attend.

Photographs may be taken at the event and used for BGA promotional purposes; if you have any objections please contact the BGA via email.

Event sponsorship opportunities available – Show your support to the British Ground Engineering community  and showcase your brand. To learn more, please email Kate Beardsley, bga@ice.org.uk

  • Date & Time
    Date & Time

    02.03.2026

    14:00 - 17:30

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  • Location
    Location

    Institution of Civil Engineers, One Great George Street, London SW1P 3AA

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  • Admission
    Admission

    Advance booking is required for in-person attendance.

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  • Event Type
    Event Type

    BGA Meetings

  • Refreshments
    Refreshments

    Afternoon tea from 14:00 to 14:30

The British Geotechnical Association (BGA), with the generous support of the organisations listed below, is excited to announce the launch of Women in Geotechnics (WiGeotech) Afternoon Tea. This is a special, half-day networking event that will bring together professionals across the British Ground Engineering sector to inspire, connect, support and celebrate the power of collaboration, resilience, and shared success across the UK.

Partner organisations:

  • Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS)

Supporting organisations:

  • British Dam Society (BDS)
  • British Drilling Association (BDA)
  • British Geotechnical Association Early Careers Group (BGA ECG)
  • British Tunnelling Society (BTS)
  • Engineering Group of the Geological Society (EGGS)
  • Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS)
  • Ground Engineering Magazine
  • Ground Forum
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) UK Chapter
  • Institution of Materials, Minerals & Mining Ground Engineering Subgroup (IoM3),
  • Register of Ground Engineering Professionals (RoGEP)
  • Temporary Works forum (TWf)

 

Programme

13:30 to 14:00 Guest arrival and registration

14:00 to 14:30 Afternoon tea and networking in The Great Hall

14:30 BGA Chair welcome & sponsor appreciation

14:40 Presentations of Inspiring Journeys

  • Early Career – Jola Brown, Geotechnical Engineer, WSP
  • Mid-Career – Dr Njemile Faustin, Principle Geotechnical Engineer, AECOM
  • Senior Leader – Jane Towse-Laval, Managing Director, Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering

15:25 Audience Q&A

15:40 to 1600 Break with refreshments

16:00 Panel Discussion on Championing Inclusion in Geotechnics

  • Asset Owner – Sarah Trinder, Geotechnical Lead, HS2
  • Contractor – Dr Roni Savage, CEO, Jomas Associates
  • Consultant – Alex Nikolic, Director, A-squared Studio Engineers
  • Consultant – Tim Chapman, Partner and Director, Boston Consulting Group
  • Moderator – Yvonne Ainsworth, Principal Associate, Hawkins & Associates

16:30 Audience Q&A and participation

17:00 to 17:30 Ground Engineering Magazine Top 20 Women 2025 announcement and closing remarks

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