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DUBAI SET TO HOST THE PIONEERING INTERNATIONAL GEOTECHNICAL
INNOVATION CONFERENCE (IGIC) UAE ON OCTOBER 30-31, 2024

OCTOBER 2024

Dubai, UAE – With UAE’s construction sector estimated at USD 640bn and the wider GCC
region recording USD 2.7 trillion plus worth of projects, the burgeoning construction sector of
the desert nations calls for extensive geotechnical construction services. Against this backdrop,
Dubai is set to host the International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC)
UAE on October 30-31, 2024, at the Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre.
This strategic event is part of the IGIC series of events, with its first edition having taken place
in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on May 6-7, 2024. The second edition will be held in Dubai on
October 30-31, 2024, aiming to support the industry in achieving its ambitious projects by
addressing unique challenges such as arid desert soil, high salinity, expansive clays, extreme
heat, and seismic activity, highlighting the need for innovative geotechnical solutions. IGIC
UAE will bring together project owners, contractors, consultants, and leading experts to discuss
best practices and cutting-edge innovations essential for addressing these challenges.

Fugro, a global leader in geo-data services, is the Official Geotechnical Partner for the
conference. Key sessions will focus on advanced ground engineering techniques, ground
improvement practices, pile design optimization, and innovative technologies for sustainable
construction methodologies. The conference will also explore sustainable and green construction
practices, as well as resilient infrastructure amidst changing climatic and weather patterns.

Distinguished speakers at the conference include:
Dr.-Ing Rolf Katzenbach, Professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt
Dr. Lyesse Lalaoui, Full Professor at the Soil Mechanics Laboratory, École Polytechnique
Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Dr. Rod Eddies, Solution Director Land Site Characterization at Fugro
Ala Sainak, Geotechnical Lead at ADNOC (PMC SNC-Lavalin)
Imraan Motara, Head of Ground Engineering at WSP

The conference will also feature an international exhibition showcasing the latest technologies
and equipment in geotechnical engineering, including ground improvement solutions,
geosynthetics, and remote sensing technologies. Leading exhibitors include Fugro, Expander
Body International, Beijing Hengxiang Hongye Soil and Foundation Improvement
Technology and Bauer Maschinen GmbH, among others.
IGIC UAE will further feature an exclusive workshop on the second day led by Prof. Dr.
Lyesse Lalaoui, Full Professor at the Soil Mechanics Laboratory, École Polytechnique
Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) on the innovative subject of “Energy Geostructures and
Infrastructure”.

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