The III International research and practical conference «Geotechnical engineering in cold regions. The basis of infrastructure safety in global changes»

The III International research and practical conference “Geotechnical engineering in cold regions. The basis of infrastructure safety in global changes” will be held on 10-12 February, 2027 in Moscow, Russia. The conference is organized by Gersevanov Research Institute of Bases and Underground Structures (NIIOSP) JSC Research Center of Construction in collaboration with the Russian Society for Soil Mechanics, Geotechnics & Foundation Engineering (RSSMGFE) and ISSMGE.

In the age of global changes, ensuring the mechanical safety of buildings and structures founded in frozen soils requires a comprehensive approach combining the use of innovative materials and technologies, the adaptation of design solutions, and the development of modern monitoring and control systems. A timely response to ongoing changes is essential for the safe operation of infrastructure throughout all stages of its life cycle.

The goal of the conference is to provide a platform for collaboration between academic and industrial sciences in order to jointly address the challenge of ensuring infrastructure safety as a crucial aspect for the sustainable development of cold regions.

The program features keynote lectures, themed technical sessions, an industry exhibition and special Gala Dinner.

The following topics will be discussed at the conference:

• Engineering survey in permafrost areas
• Laboratory stress, strain, and strength tests on geomaterials
• In-situ tests on soil properties
• Mechanical, thermal, and heaving properties of frozen soils
• Properties of thawing soils
• Ground improvement in permafrost areas
• Technical geophysics
• Scientific and technical support for geotechnical engineering in cold regions
• Design of foundations for permafrost and thawing soils
• Geohazards in cold regions
• Climate changes and thermal modeling
• Geotechnical monitoring in cold regions
• Regulatory aspects of geotechnical engineering in permafrost areas
• Linear structures in cold regions
• Hydraulic structures in cold regions

Important dates: 

• Registration deadline: 15 September 2026
• Abstract submission: 15 October 2026
• Abstract confirmation: 15 November 2026
• Full paper submission: 30 December 2026
• Conference opening: 10-12 February 2027