It’s what you’ve all been waiting for - EIG Liverpool 2026 is here and booking is NOW LIVE! Click the banner above to go to the bookings page.

Thanks to an excellent response to our earlier Call for Papers, the Liverpool conference now has a full programme of presentations.

There will be the usual plenary opening session, including an introduction to the geology of North West England by Professor Peter Burgess, University of Liverpool, and the Ansel Dunham Memorial Lecture by Fiona McEvoy of NWS.

This will be followed by parallel sessions on a varied series of technical topics, from a variety of geotechnical and quarry design case studies and overviews of professional practice, to prospecting, geomorphological quarry restoration, low carbon resources and the water environment. Click the button below to see the full programme:

Centred on the well-known Victoria Building, the ‘original Red Brick’ university provides an excellent, compact venue with the conference facilities – state-of-the-art lecture theatres, vast trade exhibition space, refreshments and Icebreaker venue – all within walking distance of the modern accommodation.

The campus is located on the edge of the city centre, within easy reach of numerous other attractions, including the world-famous Pier Head waterfront, the Albert Dock, the Cavern Club, the Liverpool One shopping centre and a myriad of traditional pubs.  Field trip options include silica sand quarrying operations, an operational glass works, limestone quarry and cement works in North Wales and an exploration of the road tunnels below the River Mersey.

The included 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation will be at Unite Students’ brand new facility Horizon Heights. Just across the road from Lime Street railway station, the en-suite accommodation is well equipped and just a short walk from the conference venue. Upper floors include stunning views across the city, and facilities include a quiet study area, lounges and kitchens, and even a games room and cinema!