2026 International Conference on Geomechanics and Underground Engineering (GUE 2026)

February 6-8, 2026    Sanya, China

█  Important Information

Conference Website: www.icgue.org

Database: EI Compendex,  Scopus

█  Conference Introduction

The 2026 International Conference on Geomechanics and Underground Engineering (GUE 2026) will be held in Sanya, China, from February 6-8, 2026. The conference aims to bring together experts, scholars, and engineering professionals from around the world in the fields of geotechnical engineering and underground engineering to jointly discuss the latest theoretical research achievements, technological advancements, and engineering practice experiences. The conference covers a wide range of cutting-edge topics including fundamental theories of geomechanics, soil testing techniques, underground structure design and construction, foundation treatment, tunnel engineering, underground space development, seismic engineering, and environmental geology.

The conference features diversified formats such as paper presentations, academic reports, technical exchanges, and engineering case sharing, promoting in-depth interdisciplinary and multidimensional communication and collaboration. It will help participants grasp the latest industry developments, broaden their research horizons, enhance engineering application capabilities, and foster innovation and sustainable development in geotechnical engineering. The conference serves as a solid platform to advance global underground engineering technologies and industry development. Experts and scholars from all over the world are warmly invited to submit papers, participate enthusiastically, and jointly contribute to a promising future.

█  Call for Paper

Topics include but are not limited to the following areas:

Fundamental Theories and Experimental Research of Geomechanics

Mechanics and Constitutive Models of Geomaterials

Multiscale Geomechanics

Unsaturated Soil Mechanics

Rock Mechanics and Fracture Studies

Durability of Geotechnical Engineering and Environmental Impact

Geological Exploration and New Methods in Geotechnical Testing

Design and Construction Technology of Underground Engineering

Design and Construction Technology of Underground Structures

Deep Foundation Pit Engineering and Support Structures

Foundation Engineering and Reinforcement Techniques

Slope Stability and Landslide Prevention

Development and Utilization of Underground Space

Rockburst and Safety in Underground Engineering

New Materials and Intelligent Monitoring Technologies

Intelligent Construction Equipment and Robotics

Numerical Simulation, Environmental and Intelligent Applications

Numerical Simulation and Computational Methods

Groundwater Hydraulics and Seepage Problems

Geotechnical Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering

Multi-Physical Field Coupling Problems

Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Geothermal and Underground Energy Extraction

Geocomposite Materials and Improvement Techniques

More topics: https://www.icgue.org/call_for_paper

█  Publication

1. Conference Proceedings

Papers 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 Conference Proceedings, which will be submitted for EI Compendex, Inspec and Scopus.

Submission Paper: https://paper-sub.com/paper/NJI6BI

2. SCI Journal

An additional call for outstanding papers, reviewed according to the requirements of SCI journal papers, will be recommended for publication in the following SCI journals.

• Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (ISSN: 1392-3730, IF: 4.3)

• Buildings (ISSN: 2075-5309, IF: 3.8)

• Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering (ISSN: 0899-1561, IF: 3.2)

• KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN: 1226-7988, IF: 2.2)

• International Journal of Civil Engineering (ISSN: 1735-0522, IF: 1.7)‌

Submission Paper: www.ais.cn/sciPaperPro/contribute/147/1

█  Conference Program

█  Registration

* If your paper is accepted by committee and you registered for the conference, a 30% processing fee will be deducted if a retraction is requested.

█  Participation

1. Paper Authors: The edition fee includes a free place to attend the conference. The other authors can register as normal participant. All the authors can apply the presentation for free.

2. Keynote Speaker: Apply for the keynote speech on the conference. Please submit your personal CV, presentation title and abstract.

3. Oral Presenter: Apply for the oral presentation on the conference. Please submit your presentation title and abstract.

4. Poster Presentation: Apply for print the poster and the poster will be shown on the conference hall. Please submit the A1 vertical and electronic version.

5. Audience Participation: No submission but only participation.

◆ Registration: https://paper-sub.com/register/NJI6BI

█  Conference Secretary: Mr. Li

E-mail: ic_gue@163.com

Tel: +86-13922150148 (WeChat)

The Secretary office of  GUE will be collecting all the contributions and managing the daily organizing work of the conference. All the paper peer-review process will be completed by the conference Program Committee members and externally invited expert reviewers.

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

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