International Conference on Tenets for Geosystem Surety (TGS 2026)

Academic Year: 2025 - 2026
Event Name: International Conference on Tenets for Geosystem Surety (TGS 2026)
Event Date: 17 th -18 th July 2026
Event Schedule :9:00am to 5:00pm
Event Venue :Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru,Karnataka

The two-day conference TGS 2026 was organised at the JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, on 17th and 18th July 2026. The conference brought together academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students from premier institutions across India and abroad to discuss recent developments and innovations in geotechnical engineering and allied disciplines. The programme included keynote theme sessions, expert panel discussions, parallel technical sessions, exhibitions, cultural events, and networking opportunities. Asst Prof.Vanessa Fernandes presented her research paper on “Estimation of Erosion Rate in Goa using Hole Erosion Test" in the Parallel Session on Geotechnical Investigation and Site Characterisation. The presentation highlighted the erosion characteristics of lateritic soils in Goa using the Hole Erosion Test (HET), emphasising the influence of hydraulic conditions on soil erodibility and the importance of erosion assessment for sustainable geotechnical design. The presentation generated valuable discussions with experts and fellow researchers, who provided constructive feedback and suggestions for future work.Asst Prof Swaroopa Sail presented on “Z-score normalization in random forest for standard penetration test value prediction”.Asst Prof Starina Dias presented her paper on “Encased Stone Column Technology”.

The inaugural day commenced with the inauguration at the J. N. Tata Auditorium, followed by technical sessions on Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement, Geotechnical Investigation and Site Characterisation, and Seismology, Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering and Microzonation. Distinguished speakers from institutions including IIT Hyderabad, IIT Dharwad, IIT Guwahati, IIT Ropar, IISc Bangalore, and NIT Surathkal shared their research findings and practical experiences. Interactive panel discussions enabled participants to engage with experts on emerging challenges and future research directions in geotechnical engineering. The conference also featured parallel technical sessions covering a wide range of topics such as ground improvement techniques, computational geomechanics, artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, site characterization, slope stability, numerical modelling, and sustainable infrastructure. Researchers presented innovative studies on bio-mediated soil stabilisation, geosynthetics, machine learning-based geotechnical analysis, probabilistic slope stability, and seismic hazard assessment.

The second day included theme sessions on Computational Methods and Geomechanics, Rock Mechanics, Tailings Dams and Mining, and Sustainability, Social Impact and Education. These sessions emphasized the application of advanced computational techniques, sustainable construction materials, artificial intelligence, digital twin technology, and environmentally responsible engineering practices. Additional parallel sessions showcased research on sustainable pavement materials, biosorbents, recycled construction materials, earthquake engineering, and advanced geotechnical investigations.