We are inviting abstract submissions for the upcoming 15th Australia and New Zealand Conference on Geomechanics in Christchurch, New Zealand. Submissions can be made via the Abstract Submission Portal below.
All papers must follow the instructions and be submitted online by January 2027. Please note that the submission closing date will not be extended.
Presentation Types
Abstracts can be submitted for the presentation types below:
Oral Presentation – All oral presentations will be grouped into sessions throughout the program. Further details about oral presentations will be sent to presenting authors after abstract review.
Rapid Fire Presentation – All rapid fire presentations will be grouped into sessions throughout the program. Further details about oral presentations will be sent to presenting authors after abstract review.
Posters – Poster presentations will be on display during the Conference. Poster presenters will have the opportunity to present their poster and answer questions from delegates during the Conference.
All Abstracts will be reviewed and assigned, based on scoring, to an Oral or Rapid Fire Presentation Session or to be presented as a poster.
Themes
- Ground Characterisation and Challenging Ground Conditions
- Planning for a Resilient Future and Climate Change
- Geohazard Identification, Assessment and Mitigation
- Effective Risk Management, Knowledge Sharing and Communication
- Improving Industry Practice
- Evolution and Innovation of Technology in Geoscience
- Sustainable Ground Engineering
- Data Science Applications in Geomechanics
- Learning From Experience: Insights From Applied Case Studies
- Classic Geomechanics and Seismic Engineering
- Geomechanics in Mining, Tunnelling and Underground Construction
- Geotechnical Design for Dams, Piles, Foundations and Pavements
Key Dates
| Call for Papers Key Date | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Call for abstracts open | October 2026 |
| Call for abstracts close | January 2027 |
| Abstract Presenter Notifications | 27 March 2027 |
| Call for full papers open | April 2027 |
| Call for full papers close | 01 August 2027 |
| Full Paper Notifications | October 2027 |
About Abstract Submissions
- Abstracts must be submitted following the template provided and uploaded through the presentation portal linked above
- Abstracts must be maximum 300-words
- All abstract presenters must submit a brief bio.
- Abstract submissions will be reviewed and scored independently by two reviewers
- Each accepted abstract must then be followed by the submission of a full paper.
Terms and Conditions
By submitting an abstract, organisers acknowledge and agree to the following:
- All authors have approved the submission.
- Presenters will be available to present if selected and will register for the Conference.
- All presenters must be fully registered by the deadline sent in the notification email.
- Submissions must be received by January 2027.
- Submissions will only be accepted through the official portal.
- Titles must be concise, descriptive, and free of abbreviations.
- Submissions must be written in English and thoroughly proofread.
- Standard abbreviations must be spelled out at first use. Symbols may be used where appropriate.
Enquiries
Please direct all enquiries to:
ANZ 2028 Conference Secretariat
Managed by ICMS Australasia Pty Ltd
P: 03 660 3211
E: program@anzgeo2028.com