The Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) has announced that GeoMandu 2027, an international conference on geotechnical engineering, will be held in Kathmandu from 17-19 March 2027. The event will take place alongside the 11th Asian Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (11th AYGEC) under ISSMGE and the proposed 1st South Asian Conference on Geotechnics (SACG) under the Association of Geotechnical Societies of South Asia (AGSSA).
The announcement event was attended by Chief Guest Keshab Kumar Sharma, Secretary at the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, and Guest of Honor Keh-Jian (Albert) Shou, Vice-president (Asia) of ISSMGE. Senior regional leaders from AGSSA, the Indian Geotechnical Society, and the Pakistan Geotechnical Engineers Society joined virtually.
NGS President Indra Prasad Acharya said the conference aligns with the Society’s goal of promoting scientific collaboration, research, and resilient infrastructure development. He noted that the GeoMandu series has previously published four volumes of proceedings with over 125 papers through Springer Nature.
NGS General-secretary Kalpana Adhikari highlighted the Society’s focus on inclusive participation from government agencies, academia, research institutions, the private sector, and young professionals.
Conference Chair Mandip Subedi said collaboration with Asian and South Asian institutions will help address shared geotechnical challenges in Himalayan and sub-Himalayan regions. Technical Convener Dhundi Raj Pathak said the 2027 event is expected to host more than 500 delegates from over 40 countries and include over 240 technical presentations and panel discussions, with proceedings to be published by Springer Nature.
Youth Convener Rajan KC said the 11th AYGEC will prioritize youth engagement through affordable participation, awards, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.
Held under the theme “Mountain Geotechnics for Infrastructure Development,” GeoMandu 2027 will focus on issues such as landslides, slope instability, erosion, river dynamics, and seismic risks. International delegates will also be invited to experience Nepal’s cultural and natural attractions.
