Call for Abstracts Open for the ISM 17th International Workshop on Micropiles

The call for abstracts is open for the International Society for Micropiles’ (ISM’s) 17th International Workshop on Micropiles being held October 13–16, 2027, in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.

Abstracts are now being accepted for presentations and panel discussions on the following micropile topics:

  • 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

To participate, submit a 300-word abstract by Monday, December 14, 2026, at https://ismicropiles.org/17th-workshop-abstract.

Full papers are encouraged but not required for this 17th workshop. The Program Committee will select speakers to make in-person presentations at the workshop. Presentations will be made in plenary sessions and followed by in-depth discussion.

The workshop includes lectures, discussions, panel sessions on all aspects of micropile technology, and social events. The workshop also features the 13th Lizzi Lecture, 11th Lizzi Scholarship and  6th World Cup of Micropiles.

For more information visit https://ismicropiles.org/17th-workshop/submission.

 

 

 

About ISM

The International Society for Micropiles (ISM) is a consortium of international representatives involved in the design, construction, research/development and instruction/promotion of micropile technology. ISM provides an international forum for debate, advice, problem-solving and support to micropile specialists and nonspecialists throughout the world. Members of the Society can actively seek advice and experience from other members within this international group. ISM aims to be respected internationally as the preeminent center of knowledge for the development, advancement and promotion of micropile technology.