As preparations advance for the 10th African Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (AYGEC 2026), the event continues to gain strong digital visibility and international engagement.
To be held from 26 to 29 April 2026 at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, AYGEC 2026 will bring together young professionals under the theme:
Innovations and Best Practices in Geotechnical Engineering for African Development.
Beyond a regional conference, AYGEC represents a key pillar within the global ISSMGE Young Members ecosystem alongside initiatives such as iYGEC and other continental young engineers events strengthening leadership, technical excellence, and cross-border collaboration.
AYGEC 2026 Digital Momentum
The organising committee has recently released a new digital invitation reinforcing the countdown to Lagos and encouraging participation from across Africa and internationally.
AYGEC 2026 is a platform for connection, innovation, and leadership empowering young engineers to contribute actively to Africas development.
Watch the latest update here:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNbPi8FMxlQ/?igsh=MTA4aDhhbmg2b2h2
AYGEC Within the ISSMGE Young Members Framework
Continental young engineers conferences such as AYGEC play a fundamental role in:
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Developing technical capacity among early-career professionals
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Encouraging young leadership within Member Societies
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Promoting diversity and inclusion, including the growing role of young African women in geotechnical engineering
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Creating bridges between academia, industry, and infrastructure development
The growing digital engagement around AYGEC 2026 reflects the increasing strength and organisation of the African young geotechnical community within ISSMGE.
Join the Movement
Young engineers and Member Societies are encouraged to continue supporting AYGEC 2026 and similar initiatives worldwide.
Registration remains open, and ISSMGE Member Societies are invited to sponsor young participants.
Organizer: Nigerian Institution of Geotechnical Engineers (NIGE)
https://nige.org.ng
[email protected]
