Conference
About GeoMandu 2024

The Nepal Geotechnical Society extends a warm invitation to geotechnical engineers, geoscientists, professionals, and researchers from around the world to participate in “GeoMandu 2024,” the second installment of the esteemed “GeoMandu” series organized by the Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS). This biennial event is scheduled to take place in Kathmandu on November 28th and 29th, 2024, with a central theme of “Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructure.”

GeoMandu 2024 ǁ Official Teaser Video
Submit Your Abstract/Paper

Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS) invites all interested practicing and professional geotechnical engineers, civil engineers involved in geotechnics research and exploration, engineering geologists, seismologists, geoscientists, geomorphologists, ground hydrologists, and all professionals and researchers working in the field of geotechnics to contribute their research papers or project reports and to present their work in this conference. Please submit your work if it is somehow related to geotechnical engineering, geoscience, geohazards, geo-infra disasters, and sustainability.

Glimpses of GeoMandu 2023
Registration Fee
US$300
International participants
US$200
SAARC participants
NRs.25000
Domestic Institutional
US$150
Accompanying persons
(International participants)
US$70
Gala Dinner(With Special cultural program)
50% reduction
Student participants
Students will be entitled to a 50% reduction in the above registration fees (*A proof of student status will have to be submitted at the time of registration)
Registration open for GeoMandu 2024!

Get ready for an enriching experience filled with knowledge and discovery. We look forward to seeing you there!

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GeoMandu 2024 : Sponsorship

GeoMandu 2024, the second event of biennial international conference series of the Nepal Geotechnical Society, themed as "Geotechnics for Sustainable Infrastructures” is scheduled for November 28-29, this year in Kathmandu. This international conference is expected to attract 100+ international delegates, including the representatives of ISSMGE, and over 200 domestic participants from geotechnical, geological, and civil engineering disciplines and including policymakers and entrepreneurs from various sectors. Being a part of GeoMandu 2024 as a sponsor will be an excellent opportunity to boost the visibility and engagement. The sponsorship categories for GeoMandu 2024 offer varying levels of benefits and exposure based on the sponsorship tier.

Conference Venue
Our Partners
Organizing Partners

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST)

Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MOPIT)

Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA)

Supported By

International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)

Educational Partners

Universal Engineering and Science College

Everest Engineering College

Cosmos College of Management and Technology

Nepal College of Information Technology

Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor

Hydraulic and Engineering Instruments

Terre Armee

DYWIDAG

Silver Sponsor

AIMIL Ltd.

Clay Engineering Consultancy

Soil Test P. Ltd.

Geoinfra Research Institute

Sponsor

Gabion Technologies Nepal

Viswa Consult Pvt. Ltd.

Geotechnical and Associates

ITECO Nepal

Main Speakers
Dr. Marc Ballouz President International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE), USA
Prof. Dr. Charles W. W. Ng Vice-President Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong
Prof. Ikuo Towhata Visiting professor Kanto Gakuin University in Yokohama, Japan
Prof. Dr. Keh-Jian (Albert) Shou Vice President, ISSMGE/Professor National Chung-Hsing University, Taiwan
Prof. Askar Zhussupbekov President/Professor L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan
Prof. Dr. Fawu Wang Professor Tongji University, China
Prof. Dr. Binod Tiwari Professor California State University, Fullerton, USA
Prof. Krishna R. Reddy Professor University of Illinois, Chicago, USA
Prof. Dr. Jong-Sub Lee Professor Korea University, South Korea
Prof. Dr. Neelima Satyam Professor Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, India
Prof. Md. Mizanur Rahman Professor University of South Australia, Australia
Prof Dr. Tadashi Hara Professor Kochi University, Japan
A/Prof. Dr. Gabriele Chiaro Associate Professor University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Dr. Albert Liu Assistant Professor University of Alberta, Canada
Er. Keshab Kumar Sharma Secretary Government of Nepal
Dr. Alex Strouth Principal Geological Engineer BGC Engineering Inc.
Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari Director Centre for Disaster Studies, IOE, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Dr. Ranjan Kumar Dahal Associate Professor Tribhuvan University
Dr. Keshab Sharma Geotechnical Engineer BGC Engineering Inc., Canada
Dr. Bhesh Raj Thapa Principal Universal Science and Engineering College
Er. Kalpana Adhikari Senior Divisional Engineer Department of Roads
Er. Mandakini Karki Technical Director Soil Test (P) Ltd.
Event FAQs

All practicing and professional geotechnical engineers, civil engineers involved in geohazard research and exploration, engineering geologists, seismologists, geoscientists, geomorphologists, ground hydrologists, and other professionals and researchers working in the field of geo-infra disaster management.

GeoMandu 2024 provides a prime platform for researchers to showcase their work and engage with industry experts, fostering valuable connections and collaborations. By participating, you can stay updated on the latest geotechnical advancements, receive feedback on your research, and play a pivotal role in addressing the challenges of sustainable infrastructure, all of which can significantly enhance your professional growth and impact in the field. Additionally, publication opportunities may further extend the reach and recognition of your research findings.

This conference is the second of the biennial international event series of Nepal Geotechnical Society starting March 2023, and all these events will cover geotechnical engineering problems not only in the Nepal Himalaya but also in the similar geologies and geomorphologies in the world.

As a basic rule of ethics, we would expect that all submitted papers are the authors’ original research work, but it may not always be possible to present an original research work in international conferences. So, in addition to original research, we expect field-based investigation reports, project reports, review papers, and so on.