Introduction

The IAEG Bangladesh National Group (IBNG) and Nepal Society of Engineering Geology (NSEG), along with partner organizations in Bangladesh, Japan, and Nepal are organizing the 15th IAEG Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) in Kathmandu, Nepal, from November 27-29, 2025.

Conference Themes

The IAEG Bangladesh National Group (IBNG) and the Nepal Society of Engineering Geology (NSEG), have planned for the main theme of the congress as “Geological Engineering for Societal and Sustainable Development”. 

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Submit Session Proposals

Both NSEG and IBNG are interested to have session proposals from geoscientific research group, partner societies, YEG and WEG team of IAEG. Find your interest in proposed themes. Submit your proposal online 

Organizing Commitee

The 15th Asian Regional Conference (ARC-15) of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG) is organized by a dedicated committee of experts and professionals committed to advancing the field of engineering geology across Asia. This committee brings together prominent leaders, researchers, and practitioners to ensure a high-quality program that addresses contemporary challenges and innovations in engineering geology. Their collaborative efforts aim to foster knowledge-sharing, promote scientific exchange, and create opportunities for networking among participants from around the world. The organizing committee is devoted to making ARC-15 a platform for insightful discussions and meaningful connections within the geoscience community. Read more...

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Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

National Society for Earthquake Technology – Nepal (N-SET)

Himalaya Conservation Group Nepal (HCGN)

Society of Nepalese Architect  (SONA)

Society of Consulting Architectural and Engineering Firms (SCAEF)

Nepal Hydrogeological Association (NHA)

Disaster Preparedness Network Nepal
(DPNet-Nepal)

Nepal Mathematical Society (NMS)

Society of Transport Engineers Nepal (SOTEN)

Nepal Geotechnical Society (NGS)

Nepal Hydropower Association (NHA)

Nepal Landslide Society (NeLS)

Structural Engineers’ Association, Nepal

Society of Hydrologist and Meteorologist (SOHAM)

Nepal Tunneling Association (NTA)

Nepal Society for Rock Mechanics (NSRM)
Ministry of Physical Planning and Transport (MoPIT)*
Department of Roads (DoR)*Nepal Geological Society (NGS)*
Department of Irrigation (DoI)*
*(to be confirmed)

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Beijing, China

The International Association for Promoting Geoethics – IAPG 

International Consortium of Geo-disaster Reduction (ICGdR), Shanghai, China

Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering

Japan Society of Engineering Geology (JSEG), Japan

Indian Society of Engineering Geology (ISEG), India

Tunnel Times India

Journal of Mountain Science