1st Scientific Colloquium - LARGE SCALE TESTING: LINKING RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY
Welcome to the official website of the 1st Scientific Colloquium – Large Scale Testing: Linking Research and Industry | 14–15 September 2026 |Institute of Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics (IBF), Karlsruhe
Join leading researchers, engineers, and industry partners for two days of inspiring discussions and large-scale experimental insights. The colloquium aims to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial practice, fostering collaboration, innovation, and the exchange of experience in the field of geotechnical engineering.
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| Event | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | 1 December 2025 | Online registration and fee information become available |
| Abstract submission opens | 1 December 2025 | Call for abstracts officially opens |
| Abstract submission deadline | 28 February 2026 | Final date to submit presentation or poster abstracts |
| Notification of acceptance | 15 March 2026 | Authors are informed about acceptance of their contributions |
| Early-bird registration deadline | 30 April 2026 | Reduced conference fees available until this date |
| Full paper submission | 30 May 2026 | Deadline for proceedings or extended papers |
| Regular registration deadline | 15 August 2026 | Final date for registration before the event |
| Final program release | 1 September 2026 | Full schedule of sessions and speakers published |
| Colloquium dates | 14–15 September 2026 | Scientific sessions at KIT, Karlsruhe |
| Conference dinner / social event | 14 September 2026 (evening) | Networking event in Karlsruhe |