GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING IN COLD REGIONS
IN GLOBAL CHANGES
About the Conference
III INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE: «GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING IN COLD REGIONS»
THE BASIS OF INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY IN GLOBAL CHANGES
Cold regions are territories that not only offer significant opportunities for humanity, but also pose serious challenges. The development of northern regions is complicated not only by their remoteness, inaccessibility, and severe climatic conditions, but also by the sensitivity of permafrost soils to changes in external environmental factors.
Under conditions of global change, ensuring the mechanical safety of buildings and structures founded on frozen ground requires a comprehensive approach combining the use of innovative materials and technologies, the adaptation of design solutions, and the development of modern monitoring and control systems. A timely response to ongoing changes is essential for the safe operation of infrastructure throughout all stages of its life cycle.
Conference Objective:
To provide a platform for collaboration between academic and industrial sciences in order to jointly address the challenge of ensuring infrastructure safety as a crucial aspect for the sustainable development of cold regions.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Wednesday, 10 Feb 2027
- Opening Ceremony
- Plenary session
- Parallel Sessions
Thursday, 11 Feb 2027
- Parallel Sessions
- Youth Session
- Gala Dinner
Friday, 12 Feb 2027
- Parallel Sessions
- Closing Ceremony
Co-Chairs
Vitaliy G. Kryuchkov
Doctor of Economics, Academician of REA, General Director of the Science and Research Center of Construction
Vyacheslav A. Ilyichev
Doctor of Engineering, President of RSSMGFE, Vice-President of RAACS
Rafael F. Sharafutdinov
Doctor of Engineering, Director of Gersevanov Research Institute of Bases and Underground Structures, Research Center of Construction JSC, Scientific Secretary of RSSMGFE
Deputy Chairmen
Oleg A. Shulyatyev
Doctor of Engineering, Deputy Director for Research of Gersevanov Research Institute of Bases and Underground Structures of JSC Science and Research Center of Construction
Pavel M. Sazonov
Head of Laboratory for geocryological and geotechnical Research of Gersevanov Research Institute of Bases and Underground Structures of JSC Science and Research Center of Constructionead
Scientific secretary
Erika S. Grechishcheva
Candidate of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Head of the Frozen Soils Laboratory Testing Sector, Gersevanov Research Institute of Bases and Underground Structures, JSC Research Center of Construction
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Conference themes
- Engineering, geological and geophysical surveys in permafrost
- Laboratory Stress Strain Strength Testing of Geomaterials
- Ground Property Characterization from In-situ Tests
- Mechanical, Thermal, and Heave Properties of Soils
- Properties of Thawing Soils
- Ground Improvement in Permafrost Zones
- Scientific and Technical Support in Geotechnical Engineering in Permafrost Areas and Cold regions
- Design and Calculation of Foundations and Shafts on Permafrost and Thawing soils
- Geohazards in Cold Regions
- Climate Change and Thermal Modeling
- Geotechnical and Field Monitoring in Cold Regions
- Regulatory Aspects of Geotechnical Engineering in Permafrost
- Linear Structures in Cold Regions
- Hidraulic structures in Permafrost and Cold Regions
- Technical geophysics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the conference take place?
Russia, Moscow, 2-ya Institutskaya St., 6, bld. 12
What forms of participation are available?
In-person participation for listeners and speakers, as well as a remote format for listeners via the online live stream in the ISSMGE VKontakte group
Can I attend in person as a listener (non‑speaker)?
Yes, you may. To do so, please register as an in-person listener
Will remote access to the conference be provided?
Yes, a live stream will be provided in the ISSMGE VKontakte group
Can I deliver my presentation online?
No, online participation is not available for speakers; it is provided for listeners only
Is there a participation fee? What is the cost?
Participation is free of charge for all attendees
How do I submit a paper for consideration by the Program Committee as a speaker?
Please register on the conference website as a speaker and upload your paper and abstract to the corresponding sections. Once uploaded, the status of your submission will change to “Under review.”
How will I know if my abstract has been accepted?
A green notification reading “Accepted for publication” will appear in your personal account
How can I check whether there are any comments or requests for revision on my paper?
The status of your paper will be updated to “Revision required” in your personal account
Will I receive an email notification when the status of my paper or abstract changes?
Yes, you will receive a notification
Can I edit my paper after uploading it to my personal account?
Yes, until your paper has been accepted, you may upload a revised version on the website
Can I switch from in‑person to online participation (or vice versa)?
Yes, you may change your participation type in your personal account until September 15, 2026
How can I stay updated on conference news?
All news and updates are published in our information channels on VKontakte, MAX, and Telegram
Who should I contact if my question is not answered in this section?
Contact details: +7 (999) 772-21-24, Svetlana (available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Moscow time)
Who is responsible for partnership / sponsorship inquiries?
You may contact us via our email address: geocryoconf@rssmgfe.ru
How to get there?
Walk straight along Ryazansky Prospekt from «Okskaya» metro station (use exit №3) for about 7 minutes.
Or take bus routes e70, 279, t63, or 429 from «Ryazansky Prospekt» metro station (exit №1) to the “Ryazansky Prospekt, 57″ bus stop.
Look for a brick building with a blue NIIOSP Logo.
Address: 6-12 2nd Institutskaya, Moscow, Russia.
