About the conference

The Norwegian Group for Rock Mechanics (NBG) have the pleasure to announce that the 11th Nordic Grouting Symposium will take place 26. - 28. of January 2027 in Stavanger, Norway.

We hereby invite our Nordic colleagues to exchange experiences and discuss the latest development in Rock Grouting amongst like-minded and also see ground breaking presentation.

The 11th Nordic Grouting Symposium (NGS 2027) is, hosted by the The Norwegian Group for Rock Mechanics. The two-day technical program focused on rock grouting, including environmental aspects, new methods, and case studies, with pre-conference excursions.

Rock Grouting has a long history starting with dam construction and rehabilitation to challenging ground improvement for mining, tunnelling, rock mechanics and environmental remediation. Rock grouting is typically performed to reduce the hydraulic conductivity of, or more appropriately, across a rock mass by injection of grout into the rock´s joints and fissures.

Symposium Themes:
- Urban tunneling and sensitive surroundings
- Digital tools for planning, execution and verification
- Grouting in practice: Procedure and execution
- Innovative approaches
- Sustainable methods and materials
- Grouting in TBM hard rock tunneling
- Grouting in shafts, caverns, plugs, dams

There is no longer possible to submit an abstract for this symposium, the link is closed.

Key dates to remember:
- Abstract notification acceptance: 01st of July 2026
- Full Paper submission deadline: 16th of October 2026
- Full Paper notification acceptance: 16th of November 2026

Exhibition:
There will be an opportunity for suppliers, contractors and consultants to have an exhibition (posters) of products and services and each exhibitor has 3x2m at their disposal.
Poster exhibition requires at least one paying participant from the company.
Exhibition prices:
Corporate member: NOK 10 500,- + VAT
Non-member: NOK 14 000,- + VAT