Preparations for the 19th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XIX. ECSMGE), which will be held in Istanbul in 2028 under the coordination of the Turkish Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ZMGM), were discussed during an evaluation meeting.
The meeting was chaired by Asst. Prof. İbrahim Rasin DÜZCEER, a faculty member of our department and President of the ZMGM Executive Board, and was attended by Dr. Andrew McNamara, Secretary General of the ISSMGE.
During the meeting, key topics related to the conference organization were addressed, including the venue, proposed dates, main organizational framework, and technical preparation processes. In addition, the overall roadmap of the preparation phase and planning for the upcoming period were evaluated and discussed.
It was stated that the preparatory activities for the XIX. ECSMGE will continue in line with the planned schedule, in close cooperation and coordination with relevant institutions and stakeholders, with the aim of organizing the conference in accordance with international standards and at a high scientific level.
The department extends its sincere appreciation to all institutions and stakeholders contributing to the preparation process of this important international event and wishes the conference great success for the geotechnical engineering community and for Türkiye.
