DFI-India 2026: 15th Annual Conference
September 24 - 26, 2026 | Guwahati, Assam
DFI of India (DFII), in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati and Indian Geotechnical Society (IGS) Guwahati Chapter, is organizing its 15th Annual Conference on September 24-26, 2026.
The objective of the conference is to help the industry select the right techniques and procedures for future projects by showcasing the challenges and successes of research, analysis, design and construction of deep foundations projects.
DFI of India welcomes all foundation and geotechnical industry stakeholders from India and abroad to share their experience in research and practice, contributing to improved productivity, safety, sustainability and quality standards in the industry.
About the Conference
The conference will open with an inaugural session, followed by two keynote addresses. The second session will focus on a special theme and feature presentations by distinguished experts. In addition to corporate presentations, sessions three to five will include keynote lectures, contributory paper presentations, and the Women in Deep Foundations session. Parallel technical sessions will further highlight a wide range of topics through paper presentations. The conference will conclude on the third day with an awards presentation and valedictory session. Delegates will also receive the conference proceedings, offering valuable insights into best practices and cost-effective project execution.
An exhibition featuring over 30 booths from leading stakeholders in the deep foundations industry will further enhance the overall conference experience.
Conference Themes
- Design and Construction of Deep Foundations and Deep Excavation Techniques
- Hillslope Stability and Landslide Mitigation
- Ground Improvement Techniques as Foundation and Stabilisation for Deep Excavation and Tunnelling
- Deep Foundations Failures: Insights, Learnings and Improved Practices
- Design and Construction of Deep Foundations for Marine, Coastal and Near-Shore Structures
- Sustainable, Cost-Effective and Smart Approaches in Deep Foundations including Reuse of Existing Foundations
- Geotechnical Site Characterization, Instrumentation, Performance Monitoring, Digital Data Management and Automation/AI/ML Applications in Deep Foundations
- Research, Experimental and Numerical Methods in Deep Foundations, Deep Excavations, and Ground Improvement Technologies
- Field Applications and Case Studies of Deep Foundations for Seismic Risk Mitigation
- Other Topics of Interest in the Deep Foundation Industry
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