2 October 2025 | The Kia Oval, London
Why attend?
Experience a dynamic day of knowledge-sharing, insightful discussions and industry-leading expertise at the GeoTech.
GeoTech will move beyond a traditional conference. With an exciting programme running across multiple event stages, featuring insightful content and immersive activities, GeoTech will enable delegates to customise their own agenda and discover the topics and subjects that are of most interest to them.
The event's open floor plan and short content sessions interspersed with multiple networking breaks will give maximum opportunities to learn, share ideas, build connections and be part of the action.
Bringing together decision-makers, contractors and supply chain professionals, this immersive event features inspiring keynotes, expert panel discussions and real-world case studies from groundbreaking projects shaping the future of geotechnics.
Who should attend?
- Industry leaders
- Contractors
- Consultants
- Influencers from across the geotechnical sector are invited to be part of this influential gathering
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with key players, gain valuable insights and contribute to the conversations defining the next era of ground engineering.
Reasons to attend:
Learn about the latest smart engineering solutions across design, construction, maintenance, and management
Explore the cutting-edge technologies being utilised across projects to drive the sector forwards
Meet likeminded peers and experts through interactive content and dedicated networking sessions
Unlock best practice from innovations improve methods, saving costs and improving sustainability
Discover ideas and case studies to adopt within your own work or organisation
What to expect?
Steered by our industry-leading advisory group, GeoTech will feature exclusive content delivered through a dynamic and interactive format designed to spark conversation, share expertise, and tackle the full spectrum of opportunities and challenges shaping the industry.
Three Dedicated Stages – tailored to every phase of the geotechnical lifecycle:
- Pre-Construction: Next-generation design, planning, and risk management strategies.
- Construction: The latest breakthroughs in engineering, on-site technology, and sustainable practices.
- Whole Life: Smart asset management, monitoring advancements, and infrastructure resilience.
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Preconstruction
Saving cost and time
This stage will explore the latest innovations in site investigation, design, and pre-construction planning, showcasing how technologies like AI, remote sensing, and geophysical techniques are improving efficiency, accuracy, and risk management. Through expert insights and case studies, discover smarter approaches to feasibility studies, concept design, and detailed design that prioritise sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and collaboration to build stronger project foundations.
Construction
Boosting productivity and efficiency
This stage will highlight the latest technologies, best practices, and real-world case studies driving innovation in geotechnical construction and project delivery. From piling to earthworks, discover how digital construction, automation, and smart technologies are enhancing efficiency, productivity, and cost savings. Gain insights into how contractors and clients are adopting new approaches to optimise resources, manage risks, and deliver projects more effectively in an evolving industry landscape.
Whole life
Maximising asset performance and lifespan
This will showcase the cutting-edge innovations and technologies transforming the maintenance and management of geotechnical assets. Learn how industry leaders are enhancing efficiency, optimising budgets, and extending asset lifespans through smarter solutions. Discover the latest advancements in instrumentation and monitoring (I&M), predictive maintenance, and risk management, including drones, LiDAR, AI-driven analytics, and ALARP methodologies, to minimise downtime, reduce costs, and improve sustainability.
GeoTech will move beyond a traditional conference
With an exciting programme running across multiple event stages, GeoTech will enable delegates to customise their own agenda and discover the topics and subjects that are of most interest to them:
Clients
Engage in strategic discussions on the most pressing challenges facing building and infrastructure clients and explore how innovative approaches and solutions can drive meaningful change.
- Whole-life asset management
- Insights from other clients on effective asset management strategies
- Enhancing cost efficiency – leveraging technology as a key driver, particularly for public sector bodies
- Addressing skills and resource challenges
Consultants
Discover how emerging technologies and innovations are delivering tangible benefits across the supply chain.
- Technical case studies showcasing cutting-edge solutions
- The role of AI and automation in design
- New and innovative approaches to design
- Advancements in design technology, including digital twins
Contractors & Specialist Contractors
Explore solutions and methodologies that enhance efficiency, reduce carbon impact and save time and costs in construction and preconstruction.
- The value of Instrumentation & Monitoring (I&M) in construction
- Overcoming implementation challenges
- Strategies to boost efficiency and productivity on-site
- Sustainability in geotechnics
Supply Chain
Learn how to bring your innovations to market and discover opportunities to expand their impact.
- Effective implementation of new technologies
- Real-world applications and success stories
- Securing funding for digital solutions
Venue
The Kia Oval
Kennington
London
SE11 5SS
Transport:
The Kia Oval is a stones throw from the river Thames and within 7 minutes walking distance of Vauxhall Station, a transport hub with buses, Zone 1 tubes and overground trains regularly running.
The Kia Oval is a 1 minute walk from Oval tube station on Northern line
15 minute walk from Kennington tube station on the Northern line
15 minute walk from Vauxhall tube station on the Victoria line
The Oval is also a 3 minutes walk from 9 separate bus routes: 185, 36, 436, 3, 59, 109, 133, 159, 333 in addition to those that serve Vauxhall Station.
Sustainability
Ground Engineering is a member of isla and is committed in the journey to becoming more sustainable. isla is our Sustainability partner.
Please find our Sustainability Policy here. Ground Engineering will be closely evaluating all our events and considering how we can improve in the following areas - energy, transport, water usage, recycling, economic and local environment.
isla is an action-driven network that is working towards accelerating the event industry to a sustainable future. Bringing together expertise from across the entire events sector to give its members confidence, knowledge, and resources needed to deliver sustainable events confidently and consistently.
More information about isla can be found here.
