About GEUS 2026

Driven by the national deep earth strategy and the development of new urbanization, geotechnical engineering and underground space development are facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. As underground engineering continues to extend to greater depths and more complex geological conditions, major infrastructure projects such as urban rail transit, utility tunnels, cross-river and cross-sea tunnels, and deep energy storage impose higher demands on theoretical innovation and technological breakthroughs in geotechnical engineering. How to transform underground space development from an "experience-driven" to a "data-driven" approach, and how to construct a safe, green, low-carbon and intelligent modern geotechnical engineering system, has become a core focus of both the academic and engineering communities.

 

To comprehensively showcase the latest research achievements, engineering practices, and technological breakthroughs in the global geotechnical engineering field, the 2026 International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Space (GEUS 2026) is scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China, from December 4th to 6th, 2026. Centered around five core directions—Foundation Engineering, Slope Engineering and Stability, Underground Structures and Space Engineering, Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology, and Intelligent and Digital Geotechnical Engineering—the conference will bring together global experts, researchers, and industry elites to systematically present the cutting-edge advancements in the field.

 

The conference will feature various communication formats, including keynote speeches, oral presentations, and poster sessions. All accepted papers will be officially published in the conference proceedings and submitted for indexing in major databases such as EI Compendex, Inspec, and Scopus. GEUS 2026 sincerely invites scholars, engineers, and colleagues from around the world to gather in Shanghai to share the latest insights in geotechnical engineering and underground space and jointly promote the sustainable development of underground spaces globally.

 

 

Important Dates

• Full Paper Submission Date: August 20, 2026

• Early bird discount deadline: October 8, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance Date: September 20, 2026

• Final Paper Submission Date: November 20, 2026

• Conference Dates: December 4–6, 2026

 

Call For Papers

The topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

Foundation Engineering	Slope Engineering and Stability
Improvement Techniques for Soft Ground / Soft Soil Stabilization Techniques	Slope Stability Assessment Methods / Evaluation Techniques
Design and Risk Assessment of Deep Excavation Support Systems / Retaining Structures	Slope Stabilization and Retention Techniques / Support Systems
Dynamic Response of Foundations and Seismic Effects / Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction	Slope Deformation Monitoring and Early Warning Systems
Prediction and Control of Foundation Settlement / Ground Settlement Analysis and Mitigation	Influence of Rainfall and Climate Change on Slope Stability
Sustainable and Environmentally Friendly Ground Improvement Materials / Green Stabilization Binders	Slope Reinforcement Techniques and Innovative Materials
Bearing Capacity and Settlement Analysis of Foundations	Intelligent Monitoring and Health Assessment of Slopes
Ground Improvement Techniques / Foundation Treatment Methods	Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Slope Properties and Mitigation Measures
Soil-Structure Interaction	Mechanisms and Prevention/Control of Earthquake-Induced Landslides
Underground Structures and Space Engineering	Rock Mechanics and Engineering Geology
Tunneling and Shield Tunneling Technologies	Failure Mechanisms and Mechanical Behavior of Rock Masses
Aseismic Design and Strengthening of Underground Structures / Seismic Resilience	Multi-Scale Experimental Investigations in Rock Mechanics
Design and Construction of Diaphragm Walls	Identification and Mitigation of Engineering Geological Hazards
Deformation Monitoring and Intelligent Early Warning for Underground Structures	Rock Fracture Mechanics and Fragmentation Mechanisms
Collaborative Development of Underground Space Clusters / Integrated Utilization	Hydro-Mechanical Coupling Behavior and Failure Mechanisms
Tunnel Structure Design and Construction Methodologies	Determination and Back-Analysis of Physico-Mechanical Parameters of Rock Masses
Groundwater-Structure Interaction	Rock Mass Stability Under Complex Geological Conditions
	Geological Hazard Prediction, Risk Prevention, and Control

Intelligent and Digital Geotechnical Engineering

Big Data Analysis and Applications in Geotechnical Engineering

Application of Digital Twin Technology in Geotechnical Engineering

Integrated Monitoring Techniques Using UAVs (Drones) and Sensors

Geotechnical Information Modeling (GeoBIM) and Digital Twins

Sensor Technologies and Wireless Monitoring Systems

Application of Big Data and AI in Predicting Geotechnical Properties

Application of Remote Sensing and UAV Technology in Geo-Hazard Monitoring

Intelligent Construction and Robotics in Geotechnical Engineering

 

Submission

 Please send the full paper (Word+PDF) to Submission System:

 Templates：Downloads

 

1.The submitted papers must not be under consideration elsewhere.

2..Please submit the full paper, if presentation and publication are both needed.

3.Please submit the abstract only, if you just want to make presentations.

4.Should you have any questions, or you need any materials in English, please contact us at  icgeus@163.com.

Note:

1)Both Abstract and Full Paper are welcomed. The author can make an oral presentation after the Abstract is accepted and the payment is finished.

2)All submitted articles should report original, previously unpublished research results, experimental or theoretical. Articles submitted to the conference should meet these criteria and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. We firmly believe that ethical conduct is the most essential virtual of any academic. Hence any act of plagiarism is a totally unacceptable academic misconduct and cannot be tolerated.

 

 

Publication

All papers submitted to GEUS 2026 will be reviewed by two or three expert reviewers from the conference committees. After a careful reviewing process, all accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings, and submitted to EI Compendex, Scopus for indexing.

 

Note: All submitted articles should report original research results, experimental or theoretical, not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere. Articles submitted to the conference should meet these criteria. We firmly believe that ethical conduct is the most essential virtue of academics. Hence, any act of plagiarism or other misconduct is totally unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.

 

 

Registration

For the publication in the conference proceedings:

Items	Registration Fee
Early Bird Tickets as of October 8, 2026 Regular Registration(8 pages)	450 USD/ paper (8 pages) 3000 CNY/ paper (8 pages)
Regular Registration(8 pages)	510 USD/ paper (8 pages) 3400 CNY/ paper (8 pages)
Extra Pages (Begin at Page 9)	60 USD/ extra page 400 CNY/ extra page
Attendees without a Submission	180 USD/ person 1200 CNY/ person
Attendees without a Submission (Groups）	150 USD/ person（≥ 3 person） 1000 CNY/ person（≥ 3 person）
Purchase Extra Proceedings/Journal Copies	75 USD/book 500 CNY/book
Note: The conference adopts a fixed exchange rate of 100 RMB = 15 USD. Please use the corresponding payment method according to your actual needs.

Details of the attending registration: 

• Join as a Presenter: If you are only interested in giving a presentation at the conference without publishing your paper in the proceedings, you can choose to attend EIPE 2026 as a Presenter. As a presenter, you need to submit the Abstract and Title of your presentation during the registration. For further information, please contact us at: icgeus@163.com

• Join as a Listener: GEUS 2026 is an unmissable conference. It is a good chance and an effective platform for you to meet many renowned experts and researchers in the field of the latest academic research. You are welcome to attend this great event. You just need to complete the registration as a Listener before the registration deadline.

Oral Presentation Instrution:

1. Timing: a maximum of 15 minutes total, including speaking time and discussion. Please make sure your presentation is well timed. Please keep in mind that the program is full and that the speaker after you would like their allocated time available to them.

2. You can use CD or USB flash drive (memory stick), make sure you scanned viruses in your own computer. Each speaker is required to meet her/his session chair in the corresponding session rooms 10 minutes before the session starts and copy the slide file(PPT or PDF) to the computer.

3. It is suggested that you email a copy of your presentation to your personal inbox as a backup. If for some reason the files can’t be accessed from your flash drive, you will be able to download them to the computer from your email.

4. Please note that each session room will be equipped with a LCD projector, screen, point device, microphone, and a laptop with general presentation software such as Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Reader. Please make sure that your files are compatible and readable with our operation system by using commonly used fronts and symbols. If you plan to use your own computer, please try the connection and make sure it works before your presentation.

5. Movies: If your PowerPoint files contain movies please make sure that they are well formatted and connected to the main files.

Poster Presentation Instrution:

1. Maximum poster size is 59.4 CM wide by 84.1 CM high（A1）.

2. Posters are required to be condensed and attractive. The characters should be large enough so that they are visible from 1 meter apart.

3. Please note that during your poster session, the author should stay by your poster paper to explain and discuss your paper with visiting delegates.

Details of the registration fees:

1. Registration fees include conference proceedings, lunches, souvenirs and attending all technical sessions.

2. The registration fee does not include:  

   • Accommodation

   • Visa application fee

   • Transportation fare

3. At least one author for each accepted final paper must pre-register.

4. Completed registrations will be acknowledged by the Organizing Committee within 2-5 workdays after receiving your payment.

5. If you cannot attend the conference due to some reasons, we will post the print proceedings to you together with the payment receipt/Fapiao.

Refunds Policy:

If the participants request cancellation and refund due to personal reasons, the following refund policy applies.

* 60 days ahead of the conference: 70% of payment refund

* 30-60 days ahead of the conference: 50% of payment refund

* Within 30 days ahead of the conference: 30% of payment refund

* After conference: no refund

Cancellation and refund request must be made formally by email.

The organizing committees reserves the right to change the dates and place of the conference due to force majeure. Losses thus incurred from the force majeure events shall not be liabled and refunds policy shall not apply as well.

 

 

Progarm

The 2026 International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Space (GEUS 2026) is scheduled to be held in Shanghai, China.The following information about the schedule is for your reference:

Schedule
December 4	13:00-17:00	Registration
December 5	09:00-12:00	Keynote Speeches
	12:00-14:00	Lunch
	14:00-17:30	Oral Presentations
	18:00-19:30	Banquet
December 6	09:00-18:00	Academic Investigation

 

 

Contact

Conference Secretary: Leah Zhang（Invitation code Z8525）

E-mail: icgeus@163.com

Tel:+86-13925093729(WeChat)

Sukie WhatsApp+86-19022043304

* The Secretary office of GEUS 2026 will collect contributions and finish daily organizing work. All paper review process will be completed by Program Committee Member and invited experts.

* If you have any question or inquiries, please feel free to contact us.