Delft University of Technology is delighted to invite you to the International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Soft Soil Engineering - SOFT SOILS 2026, which will take place from 24 to 26 August 2026 in the historic city of Delft, Netherlands.
This three-day conference brings together researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers from around the world to explore the latest developments in soft soil engineering. We will discuss the most recent state-of-the-art developments in the field through keynote lectures, technical sessions, and interactive discussions. The conference will be hosted at the TU Delft, Aula Conference Centre, a hub for engineering and innovation, just a 20-minute walk from the charming city centre of Delft. Known for its rich history, scenic canals, and vibrant academic atmosphere, Delft provides the perfect setting for engaging discussions, knowledge exchange and networking. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or policymaker, SOFT SOILS 2026 offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts, present your research and experience, and gain insights into the key advancements in the field.
We look forward to welcoming you to Delft in 2026! Themes The conference aims to highlight and discuss the most recent state-of-the-art developments in soft soil engineering including although not limited to the following themes:
- Design, construction, performance and monitoring on soft soils
- Developments in laboratory and in situ testing
- Behaviour of soft soils including Bio-Chemo-Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical coupling
- Constitutive and numerical modelling of soft soils
- On-shore, near-shore and off-shore soft soils engineering
- Climate impact and resilience, including vegetation
- Machine learning and data analysis
- Soft soils in Geo-engineering education
- Others

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