Submission

Presentations and Papers

Abstracts

Abstracts are solicited on the following topics of the 17th International Workshop on Micropiles in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.

  • Regional Means and Methods
  • Urban and Remote Installation Practices
  • Lessons Learned (contracting, training, safety)
  • Sustainability, Durability and Resiliency
  • Historic Rehabilitation
  • International Practice
  • Innovations and Applications
  • Codes and Guidance Specifications
  • Case Histories
  • Design Challenges, Seismic Design and Numerical Analysis
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence
  • New Micropile Research

Please submit an abstract (300 words, in English) for consideration by the Program Committee. For the 17th Workshop, participants are warmly invited to submit full papers, though submission is not mandatory. Presentations may also be delivered without a full paper; however, an abstract submission is required in both cases.  All presentations and papers will be reviewed by the Program Committee prior to the workshop.

Submission of an abstract confirms you will accept an invitation to present in person at the Workshop in Tequila. Virtual presentations will not be possible. The Program Committee will review abstract submissions and select abstracts to be presented orally. Presentations will be made in plenary sessions, followed by in-depth discussion.

General information

  • All accepted papers will be available on ISM’s website ­­­­­­­for attendee download as PDF files, prior to the conference.
  • Proceedings will be published online and made available to all full conference registrants as part of their registration fee.
  • All authors are asked to fully register for the conference.
  • The official language of the conference is English; therefore, papers are to be written in English at a publishable standard.
  • Material must not be presented for commercial or private advantage and must be free of advertising, speculation, or statements advocating special interests.

Papers or presentations submission

  • Authors of approved Abstracts should submit the draft paper using the available paper template.
  • Authors of approved Abstracts who are submitting a presentation only (no full paper) should submit the draft presentation. Authors are encouraged to use the available presentation template.
  • Authors submitting the draft papers are not required to submit draft presentations at this stage.
  • Deadline for Abstract submission is December 14, 2026.
  • Deadline for draft papers/presentation submission is May 7, 2027.
  • The Program Committee will send each paper for review.
  • The Authors will be informed of the result of the review process by June 14, 2027. Authors should submit the revised paper or presentations by July 19, 2027.
  • All authors must submit the final Presentations by September 27, 2027. 

Legal Requirements

  • All ISM conference authors are asked to complete and sign a Publishing Agreement which is available below.
  • All ISM conference speakers are asked to complete and sign a Presentation Release Form which is available below.

Download the CFA flyer here.

Abstracts (300 words, in English) are due December 14, 2026.

Submit Abstract
Submit Publishing Agreement
Submit Presentation Release Form

World Cup of Micropiles

The 6th ISM World Cup of Micropiles Competition is coming to the ISM Workshop in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico—and the global micropile community is looking for its next champion.  This is an international competition to seek out a micropile project that stands above all others.ive regions of the world will compete for the Micropile World Cup, showcasing exceptional projects that demonstrate innovation, technical excellence and outstanding micropile practice.

A panel of experts from each region will select one project to represent its region in the competition. Authors of the selected projects will choose a delegate to present their project at the workshop in a 20-minute presentation, followed by a brief Q&A. No paper is required.

During the workshop, ISM delegates will vote to select the winning project. The winning authors will earn international recognition – and the Micropile World Cup trophy, which they will proudly keep until the next International Workshop on Micropile

Regions: 

  1. North America
  2. South and Central America
  3. Europe
  4. Africa and Central Asia (Russia, Middle East, and India)
  5. Australasia

 

Project Criteria: 

  • Involves micropiles
  • Completed in the last 3 years
  • Any project size is eligible
  • Innovation, difficult conditions, unique applications will be sought
  • Impact on acceptance of micropiles in the region

One-page project summaries are due December 14, 2026.

Please download the World Cup here.

Submit World Cup

Lizzi Scholarship

The International Society for Micropiles (ISM) invites applications for the 11th Lizzi Scholarship from graduate students studying in the field of micropiles. Applicants must reside in Mexico, be enrolled in graduate studies, and be either proposing to conduct or currently conducting research on micropiles. The scholarship award consists of reimbursement of travel and accommodations expenses for attendance at the 17th International Workshop on Micropiles in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico 13-16 October, 2027; complimentary registration; and a selection of micropile publications. 

The scholarship recipient is selected by the ISM organizing committee and the host company, Promotora BERMA. The scholarship recipient is required to make a brief presentation outlining his/her proposed or current micropile research at the 2027 workshop. 

Click here for more information.

Applications are due December 14, 2026.

Apply for Lizzi Scholarship

Important Information

 

Important dates

Abstracts Due: Monday December 14, 2026

Acceptance Notifications: Monday, January 25, 2027

Draft Papers or Presentations Due: Monday, May 3, 2027

Reviewer Comments Due to Author: Monday, June 14, 2027

Final Papers or Presentations Due: Monday, July 19, 2027

Authors Please Register By: Monday, July 19, 2027

Final Presentations (for all authors) Due: Monday, September 27, 2027

 

Need help? Contact our support team. 

Or contact directly:

Mary Ellen Bruce Large, P.E., BC.GE, Geotechnica SA, Inc., ISM Executive Director

Email: melarge@ismicropiles.org