ICGSM 2026 – Course Program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program of the 12th International Course on Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring is designed to offer participants and exhibitors a broad overview of the most interesting topics and applications in the field of geotechnical and structural monitoring.
The core of the course spans three days, beginning with a general introduction to geotechnical and structural monitoring to ensure a solid foundation for understanding the subsequent topics. The lessons will cover the design of a monitoring program, monitoring sensors and system installation, data acquisition and management, and the process of translating data into actionable information.
The event also includes Q&A sessions, technology pitches, and a field trip.
ICGSM 2026 will also feature an EXPO area, where participants can engage with event sponsors, expand their professional networks, and stay up to date with the latest technologies on the market.
SCHEDULE
Monday 8 June 2026 (Golden, CO)
Evening
17:00-22:00 Attendee Registration & Welcome Party
Tuesday 9 June 2026 (Golden, CO)
Morning
8:00-8:30 Official Opening of the Exhibition Area
8:30-9:30 Welcome & Introductions [P. Mazzanti, T. Simmonds]
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- Meet your contemporaries
- Meet the exhibitors
- Overview of the program for the next 3 days
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9:30-10:00 Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring: Present and Future trends [P. Mazzanti]
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- What we learned from the past
- How we monitor today (tools and techniques)
- Where we may go in the future (emerging technologies)
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10:00-10:30 Coffee Break (sponsored by Specto Technology)
10:30-11:30 Design of a monitoring program: the right start [G. Pezzetti]
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- Building an effective monitoring plan
- Why, what, where, when and how
- Validate assumptions and use data to modify the project before problems arise
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11:30-12:30 Monitoring sensors: make the right choice [P. Mazzanti, T. Simmonds]
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- What are the measurement parameters
- Environmental considerations (durability)
- Range, accuracy, precision and response times
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12:40-13:40 Lunch Break
Afternoon
13:40-14:40 Installation of monitoring systems: let them work [G. Hlepas]
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- Define the critical, or high risk/failure prone zones to ensure maximum coverage
- Considerations for power supply and data transmission
- Provide access for cleaning, calibration, maintenance and repair
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14:40-15:40 Acquisition and Management of monitoring data: let them flow [V. Bateman]
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- Manual vs automated measurements (benefits and challenges)
- Data validation, integrity and storage
- Governance and security
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15:40-16:00 Coffee Break
16:00-17:00 Translating Data into information: let them speak [M. Derby]
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- Establish KPIs and Baselines
- Implement Intelligent Alerting
- Analyze, troubleshoot, review and refine
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17:00-18:00 Exhibition and networking time
Wednesday 10 June 2026 (TBD)
Morning
8:00-8:45 Official Opening of the Exhibition Area
8:45-10:00 Q&A session with experts*
10:00-10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:30 Monitoring Project challenge (part 1): up to 5 presentations (T. Simmonds)
11:30-12:30 Monitoring Project challenge (part 2): up to 5 presentations (T. Simmonds)
12:30-14:00 Lunch Break
Afternoon
14:00-15:00 Monitoring Technology challenge (part 1): up to 5 presentations (P. Mazzanti)
15:00-16:00 Monitoring Technology challenge (part 2): up to 5 presentations (P. Mazzanti)
16:00-16:30 Coffee Break
16:30-17:00 Awards of Project and Technology challenges**
17:00-17:15 Conclusions and remarks
Thursday 11 June 2026 (Golden, CO)
Daily Field Trip
Field Trip
2026 SPEAKERS
MORE INFO
We are always working for you to have an unforgettable experience at the 12th International Course on Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring. If you need more information about the course or field trips or have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to send an e-mail (info@geotechnicalmonitoring.com).