2026 DFI-PFSF Piling & Ground Improvement Conference

May 18-20, 2026 | Sydney, Australia

This joint conference between Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the Piling and Foundation Specialists Federation (PFSF) will highlight various aspects of deep foundations, retention systems, and ground improvement techniques. Taking place at the iconic International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC), the event will cover a wide range of topics related to deep foundations, including:

  • Structural and geotechnical design and construction solutions to foundation problems
  • Designing and constructing safely and effectively in urban environments, including working platforms
  • Case Studies of successes or failures with lessons learned
  • Ground improvement solutions for structural support and retention works
  • Managing risk in the industry
  • Seismic design considerations
  • Developments, innovations and trends in: research; construction equipment, methods and materials
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Schedule

Day One: Exhibitor Move-In, Conference Registration and Welcome Reception

Day Two: Conference Registration, Networking Breakfast, Welcome & Technical Presentations, Networking Lunch and Dinner & Entertainment

Day Three: Conference Registration, Networking Breakfast, Technical Presentations, Networking Lunch, Exhibit Break-Down and Conference Closing

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