The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the UK.
The British Geotechnical Association is pleased to introduce its fifth biennial conference on Energy Geotechnics 2027, which will take place at the University of Leeds on 14th and 16th September 2027.
The British Geotechnical Association
14.09.2027
00:00 - 23:00
University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
BGA Event
Over the past two decades, UK has been gradually transitioning from fossil fuels to a clean energy system with a target to meet all its annual electricity demand from clean sources by 2030 and to reach net zero across the board by 2050. While significant progress has been made with >60% of British electricity reported to currently come from clean sources, comparatively little progress has been made on clean domestic and industrial heating and cooling, and we are still a long way from meeting our targets. Decarbonising our energy system, as well as future-ready existing energy infrastructure is a complex challenge that will require a well-thought through, well-balanced, and multi-faceted infrastructure solutions rather than a single fix.
This conference aims to explore the crucial role of geotechnics in providing the foundation, both literally and metaphorically, for the UK to build a future-proof, sustainable, secure, affordable, and resilient energy system.
The conference will comprise a two-day content programme with speakers presenting papers and posters across several streams. It will also feature an exhibition, a gala dinner and numerous networking opportunities.
The conference will cover themes including research, innovation, and case studies related to:
The full and final programme will be announced in summer 2027.
For the conference website, please click HERE
Key dates
Abstract submission portal is now open.
To submit your abstract, please click HERE
Abstract submission deadline: 3rd December 2026
Author notification: 31st January 2027
Full paper submission deadline: 31st March 2027
Registration
Delegate registration will open in early 2027. Energy Geotechnics will include two days of conference sessions on 14 and 16 September, plus daytime and evening networking events and a gala dinner.
The outline conference programme will be announced in spring 2027.
Sponsorship opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. For further information about all the available packages and prices pls contact energygeo@in-conference.org.uk
The British Geotechnical Association is grateful for the support of Corporate Members, and the organisations that the BGA Executive Committee members belong to.
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