Call for Abstracts

Soft Soils 2026 – International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Soft Soil Engineering

24–26 August 2026 | Delft, The Netherlands

We are pleased to invite you to the International Conference on Advances and Innovations in Soft Soil Engineering – Soft Soils 2026, taking place from 24 to 26 August 2026 in Delft, The Netherlands. Hosted by TU Delft and organized in collaboration with BlueBox Events, this conference brings together leading researchers, industry professionals, and early-career experts to share knowledge, present recent breakthroughs, and explore critical developments in soft soil engineering.

As urbanisation accelerates and climate change poses new risks, soft soil areas face mounting challenges-ranging from rising groundwater levels to increased infrastructure stress. Soft Soils 2026 offers a vital international platform to discuss innovative solutions, geotechnical strategies, and adaptive technologies designed specifically for building on and managing soft ground conditions.

Themes of Interest:

We invite high-quality submissions that explore recent research, experimental developments, innovative applications, and case studies related to soft soils.

 Themes include, but are not limited to:

  • 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

Abstract Submission

We invite researchers, professionals, and academics to submit contributions to the conference. Abstracts should clearly summarise the motivations, aim & objectives, methodology, and key results of the work, and emphasise its broader significance and impact.

The submission process will be completed in two stages, and all through the ISSMGE Conference Review Platform. First, abstracts will be submitted and reviewed by the scientific committee. Upon acceptance, authors will be invited to submit an extended abstract for inclusion in the conference proceedings published online in the ISSMGE portal.

Formatting guidelines:

  • Language: English
  • Length: Maximum of 250 words or 2,500 characters

We look forward to your contributions!




Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 September 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: 15 October 2025
  • Extended Abstract Deadline: 15 January 2026
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 April 2026
  • Conference Dates: 24–26 August 2026

Who Should Attend?

Soft Soils 2026 is designed for a wide audience, including:

  • Researchers and academic staff in geotechnical and civil engineering
  • Industry professionals in infrastructure, consultancy, and construction
  • Governmental and non-governmental stakeholders
  • Environmental scientists and urban planners
  • PhD students and early-career researchers

 

Why Join Us in Delft?

  • Present your research to a global audience
  • Network with experts in soft soil engineering
  • Participate in technical sessions, workshops, and keynote lectures
  • Experience the vibrant and historic city of Delft, hub of engineering innovation
  • Explore cutting-edge tools, techniques, and real-world applications

The city of Delft, with its rich tradition in hydraulic and geotechnical innovation, offers an inspiring setting for this conference. We look forward to welcoming participants from around the world to contribute to the future of soft soil engineering.

Contact
For more information contact us at softsoils2026@tudelft.nl, for full details, registration, and updates, please visit: www.softsoils2026.dryfta.com



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