CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
18th BGA Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium
Held at Imperial College London, the Young Geotechnical Engineers Symposium 2026 (YGES 2026) brings together early-career researchers and professionals to discuss emerging challenges and innovative solutions in geotechnical engineering.
YGES 2026 provides an opportunity for young geotechnical engineers to present innovative research and engineering practice, promote dialogue between academia and industry, and strengthen professional connections supporting future collaboration and career development within the geotechnical community.
Download the YGES2026 flyer (yges2026_flyer)
Call for Extended Abstracts
Extended Abstract (maximum 2 pages)
Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract of no more than two pages, including figures, tables and references. The document must follow the provided template.
Submission Deadline: March 31 2026
Notification of Acceptance: May 1 2026
Abstract submission is open!!! Please find the submission guidelines and template here.
Key Dates:
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st March 2026
Acceptance Announcement: 1st May 2026
Early-Bird Registration Deadline: 15th May 2026
Registration Deadline: 1st June 2026
Contact us
Do not hesitate to send an email to the organisers if you have any questions or concerns -- email:-----------
YGES2026 News
Contact Geotechnics
Geotechnics
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Skempton Building
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus
London, SW7 2AZ
Telephone:
+44 (0)20 7594 6077
Email: j.otoole@imperial.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can find a member of Geotechnics staff on the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering website.
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We are located in the Skempton Building (building number 27 on the South Kensington Campus Map). How to find us
