The Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) in conjunction with the IAEG will be presenting the 1st Australian Conference on Engineering Geology (ACEG) in July 2025, and has invited NZGS members to partake.
The conference will be held in Brisbane, and is open to all geopractitioners and academics working on engineering and geohazard projects.
Abstracts are now open and AGS invite all professionals to submit your abstract through the above link. The conference will consider both full papers and extended abstracts (up to 3 pages).
Abstract submissions have been extended four weeks to now close 11.59pm on Monday 28 October 2024.
If you have any specific questions about abstract submissions, please email here.
AGS are looking forward to your contribution at the conference as part of the conversation about engineering geology in Australia.
Event: 1st Australian Conference on Engineering Geology (ACEG)
Theme: Defining the next challenges for engineering geology – shaping our future together
Dates: Wednesday 23 – Friday 25 July 2025
Venue: Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Sponsorship opportunities, ticket prices and individual registrations will open on Monday 4 November 2024.
Engineering geology is experiencing a time of change, not only in Australian practice but internationally as well. Challenges include education and training, professional registration, and the changing role of geology in engineering professional practice. The aim of this conference is to present some of the latest technical developments and discuss the professional issues.
The conference website and first flyer can be found here: 1st ACEG
1st ACEG Organising Committee
Planning & Coordination: Megan Packer and Christopher Bennett
Technical Program: Mark Eggers and Anthony Bowden
Conference Secretary: Jon Gibbs