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University of Technology Sydney (UTS)Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS)The University of Newcastle, AustraliaSIMSG / ISSMGE TC309 and TC304FOMLIG5 Sydney 2027 — The Fifth International Workshop on the Future of Machine Learning in Geotechnics
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge aerial panorama
12–15 October 2027 · Sydney, Australia

The Fifth International Workshop on the Future of Machine Learning in Geotechnics

Bridging AI Innovation and Geotechnical Industry Practice

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Sydney Harbour Bridge aerial landscape
Underground tunnel construction engineering
Machine learning AI data visualization
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Plan Ahead

Important Dates

Oct 2026
Abstract Submission Opens
Abstracts must be submitted by email
15 Mar 2027
Abstract Submission Deadline
Final deadline for all abstract submissions
31 Mar 2027
Notification of Acceptance
Authors notified of acceptance decisions
15 Jul 2027
Early Bird Registration
Deadline for discounted registration fees
Oct 12–15, 2027
Conference
Aerial Function Centre, Sydney, Australia

Scope of Research

Research Themes

FOMLIG 2027 covers the full spectrum of machine learning and AI applications in geotechnical engineering, underground construction, and related disciplines.

Large Language Models & Foundation Models

Applying LLMs and foundation models to geotechnical knowledge extraction and engineering design.

Physics-informed Machine Learning

Integrating physical laws and domain knowledge into ML architectures for reliable geotechnical predictions.

Digital Twins for Geotechnical Structures

Real-time digital replicas of tunnels, mines, and underground infrastructure for monitoring and management.

Explainable AI (XAI)

Interpretable and transparent AI models for geotechnical risk assessment and engineering decision support.

Rock Mechanics & Tunnelling

ML-driven advances in rock mass characterisation, tunnel design, and underground excavation engineering.

Geotechnical Risk Assessment

Probabilistic and AI-based frameworks for quantifying and managing geotechnical hazards and uncertainties.

Smart Construction & Infrastructure

IoT, sensors, and AI for intelligent monitoring and adaptive management of geotechnical infrastructure.

Data Analytics & Visualization

Advanced data processing, statistical learning, and interactive visualization for geotechnical datasets.

Computational Mechanics

High-performance numerical methods, FEM/DEM, and ML-accelerated simulation for geomechanical problems.

FOMLIG 2027

FOMLIG2027 — The Workshop on the Future of Machine Learning in Geotechnics. Bridging Artificial Intelligence with Underground Engineering.

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