Next EIG Conference:

The next biennial conference will be held at the University of Liverpool in 2026.

24TH EIG CONFERENCE - UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL 2026

8th - 11th september 2026

Our next biennial conference will take place at the University of Liverpool. 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.

The conference Chairman will be Dr Alan Thompson, Director of Cuesta Consulting Ltd. and a former graduate and postgraduate at the university.

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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.

The conference is also supplemented by a number of excellent field trips before and after the formal programme. These are run voluntarily by our industry partners and we would encourage delegates to try to attend these. This time around we are excited to include rare opportunities to visit NSG Pilkington’s Greengate Glass Works, Padeswood Cement Works, and a unique tour of Liverpool’s Mersey Tunnels! You can find out more information by clicking the button above.