The British Geotechnical Association (BGA) is the principal association for geotechnical engineers in the UK.
The BGA Rankine Dinner is an important occasion bringing together the geotechnical community for an evening of fine food, socializing and networking, to celebrate the Rankine Lecture.
The Lecture and Dinner are open to BGA members and non-members alike.
The Rankine Dinner will be held after the lecture by Professor William Powrie, which will be held at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) – Details of the lecture are HERE. The lecture is free to attend and does not require advance booking.
The Rankine Dinner is ticket only and advance booking is required. The dinner will be held at the usual venue at Imperial College, which is about a 5-minute walk from the RGS.
The booking link is HERE.
Please note that the dinner is usually heavily over-subscribed and early booking is recommended.
Photographs may be taken at the event and used for BGA promotional purposes; if you have any objections please contact the BGA via email.
Individual ticket £130
Table of 10 – £1300
Table of 9 – £1170 ( the 10th seat at this table will be for a student, nominated and paid for by the BGA)
Dress Code: Lounge Suits
Commences with a drinks reception at 19:30.
Carriages: 23:30
The British Geotechnical Association
18.03.2026
19:30 - 23:30
The Queen’s Tower Rooms, Sherfield Building Imperial College London
Advance booking is required for this event. A booking link will be available nearer the event.
BGA Meetings
The BGA Rankine Dinner includes pre-dinner drinks, 3-course meal, wine at the table, and coffee to follow.
Widely viewed as the most prestigious of the invited lectures in geotechnics and was first held in 1961.
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