
International Symposium on Land Reclamation,
Ground Improvement and Coastal Protection
26 - 28 November 2025
Singapore
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
15 May 2025
Notification of Acceptance
1 July 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadine
30 September 2025

About the symposium

The creation of new land through reclamation is common for urban expansion. Singapore has reclaimed land from the sea to expand its land area by about 25% over the past 60 years. Innovative use of reclaimed land as strategy for coastal protection against climate change induced sea levels rise has been proposed in the form of Long Island along east coast of Singapore. Ground improvement techniques are commonly used to treat the reclaimed land, to facilitate and accelerate the construction of structures for coastal protection and urban development.
The Geotechnical Society of Singapore (GeoSS) invites you to the International Symposium on Land Reclamation, Ground Improvement, and Coastal Protection (ISLGC), co-organized with ISSMGE Technical Committees TC217 and TC211, to be held on 26-28 November 2025. This symposium brings together renowned keynote and invited speakers to deliver state-of-the art lectures on the theme areas of the Symposium.
We invite researchers, engineers, contractors, developer and government agencies to submit an abstract showcasing research, innovations, and experiences in land reclamation, ground improvement, and coastal protection.

Committee Members
Prof Chu Jian,
Nanyang Technological University
Prof Leung Chun Fai,
National University of Singapore
Dr Darren Chian,
National University of Singapore
Dr Leong Kam Weng,
Keller ASEAN
Dr Karthikeyan Muthusamy,
Surbana Jurong
Dr Ng Tiong Guan,
Golder
Er Michelle Lew,
Kiso Jiban
Mr Wang Kangda,
Nanyang Technological University
Mr William Chong,
Koh Brothers Eco Engineering Ltd
Members
Co-Chairs
Chua Tong Seng, Kiso Jiban
Calvin Chung, JTC
Leonard Heng, DSTA
Hazel Khoo, PUB
James Lam, Surbana Jurong
Seah Kim Huah, Surbana Jurong
Tan Chee Kiat, Housing Development Board
Johnny Wong, Housing Development Board
Yong Kwet Yew, National University of Singapore
International
Advisory Board
Local
Patrick Menge
Ken Yao
Yoichi Watabe
Liu Hanlong
Cai Yuanqiang

Call for Abstracts
Deadline : 15 May 2025
The Organisers wish to call for researchers and practicing engineers on the above-mentioned subject matters to participate in this meaningful Symposium.
Interested persons may submit an abstract of minimum 300 word count for reporting impactful outcomes and findings as well as exchanges/interaction with fellow delegates on the above-mentioned subject matters.
Submission Guidelines :
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Authors are invited to submit their manuscript via email islgc@geoss-sg.com.
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Submissions must be written in English and follow the guidelines provided on the website.
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Full papers should not exceed word count/ page limit.
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All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.
Presentation Format :
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Accepted papers will be presented in oral or poster sessions, with opportunities for live Q&A.
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Exceptional submissions may be invited for extended presentations or inclusion in special journal issues.