Schedule

Explore the day-by-day technical and scientific program of PMGEC, including keynote sessions, technical presentations, Bright Spark Lectures, sponsor sessions, workshops, and social activities. It is organized by date to help delegates, speakers, and participants easily plan their conference experience.

NOTE:
The schedule below reflects the previously planned PMGEC 2026 program and is provided for reference only. It is subject to change. The updated PMGEC 2027 program will be announced in due course.

Location:
Phoenicia Hotel, Room: Carthage

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN SETTLEMENT AND FOUNDATION ANALYSIS

Location:
Phoenicia Hotel, Room: to be announced

> Full Day (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
> Morning Session (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
> Afternoon Session (1:30 PM – 5:30 PM)

This intensive workshop is designed for practicing geotechnical engineers and focuses on practical design applications in settlement, foundation, and seismic analysis. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises using industry-leading geotechnical software, including Settle3, RSLog, RSPile, RS3, and RSSeismic. The workshop emphasizes real-world design challenges, advanced modeling techniques, and the integration of field data into design workflows.

Check the full details of the Rocscience Workshop:
pmgec-leb.com/rocscience-workshop

Registration is required:
pmgec-leb.com/registration

INTRODUCTION TO GEOSYNTHETICS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

Location:
Phoenicia Hotel, Room: to be announced

DURATION: Morning Session 8.15 am - 1:30 pm
(Half-Day ~ 4.5 hours)

Geosynthetics are versatile materials increasingly used in geotechnical, hydraulic, and environmental engineering. This workshop introduces the fundamentals of geosynthetics and showcases their practical applications through case studies and demonstrations.
Participants will gain both technical knowledge and insights into innovative solutions for sustainable construction.

Check the full details of the Huesker Workshop:
pmgec-leb.com/huesker-workshop

Registration is required:
pmgec-leb.com/registration

Location:
Phoenicia Hotel

Location:
Phoenicia Hotel, Rooftop

Opening Hours:
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Rooms: Berytus/Tyr

Words from:
• Chairman of the Organizing Committee: Grace Abou-Jaoude (LGES)
• President of ISSMGE: Marc Ballouz
• Chairman of the Scientific Committee: Muhsin Rahhal
• President of the Order of Engineers and Architects: xxxx
• Vice-President of ISSMGE_Africa: Marawan Shaheen (Egypt)

Musical Moment

Details to be announced

Location:
Phoenicia Hotel, Room: Carthage

VISIT MIM MINERAL MUSEUM

Visitors will explore minerals originating from more than 75 countries, with exhibits featuring Radioactive Minerals and Fluorescent Minerals, Trophies, and a spectacular Treasure Room displaying the rarest metals and gemstones. The museum also houses meteorite specimens and, since 2016, a Lebanese Paleontology section showcasing exquisite fossils of marine and terrestrial species.

Through this visit, participants will explore how the museum bridges the historical, industrial, economic, and aesthetic aspects of mineralogy, contributing to Lebanon’s cultural and scientific heritage.

⚠️ Limited spots available.
Registration is required.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the current regional situation, PMGEC 2026 has been postponed.
PMGEC 2027 will take place on 27–30 October 2027 in Beirut, Lebanon.
Registration is currently paused while the new registration dates and deadlines are being finalized.

Please check the NEWS page regularly for the latest announcements and updated registration information.