Pakistan Geotechnical Engineering Society (PGES), an elitebody of professional geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists of Pakistan, held its 16th International Conference on Geotechnical Engineering (16ICGE) at UET, Lahore on December 7-8, 2022. Prof. Dr. Ikuo Towhata an eminent Geotech expert, Professor Emeritus University of Tokoyo was the Chief Guest.

PGES President Engr. Amjad Agha, who is a renowned geotechnical and Dams expert of Pakistan, delivered the welcome address in the Inaugural Session. He highlighted the importance of geotechnical profession and the role of PGES in disseminating the geotechnical knowledge to the professionals in Pakistan ever since its establishment back in 1973. Vice Chancellor, UET Lahore Dr. Syed Mansoor Sarwar thanked PGES for organizing such a mega event with success.

Five Keynote Lectures were delivered by senior international experts and thirty original research papers of high quality were presented by their authors in the five Technical Sessions in two days.

The Conference was a big session, over 400 engineers, geologists and allied professionals actively participated in it. A number of world renowned experts from USA, Japan, Australia and Kazakhstan also attended. President of International Society of Geotechnical Engineering Society Dr. Marc Ballouz from USA presented introduction to the International Geotechnical Society. All Deans, Chairmen, Registrar, Faculty, Staff and students attended the conference.