2025 PROGRAM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program of the 11th 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 group work on various topics (e.g., dams, linear infrastructures, natural hazards), Q&A sessions, technology pitches, and a field trip.
ICGSM 2025 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 23 June 2025 (Poppi Historic Town)
Evening
17:00 - 22:00 Welcome Party!
Tuesday 24 June 2025 (Poppi Conference Venue)
Morning
8:00 - 8:30 Official Opening of the Exhibition Area
8:30 - 9:00 Welcome of participants and General Info [P. Mazzanti]
9:00 - 10:00 Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring: present and future trends [P. Mazzanti]
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:30 Design of a monitoring program: the right start [G. Pezzetti]
11:30 - 12:50 Monitoring sensors: make the right choice [T. Simmonds & W. Lienhart]
12:50 - 14:00 Lunch Break
Afternoon
14:00 - 15:20 Installation of monitoring systems: let them work [G. Hlepas & M. Derby]
15:20 - 16:00 Acquisition and Management of monitoring data: let them flow [W. Bateman]
16:00 - 16:20 Coffee Break
16:20 - 17:00 Translating data into information: let them speak [G. Scarascia Mugnozza & P. Clemente]
17:00 - 18:00 Exhibition & Networking Time
Wednesday 25 June 2025 (Poggio Baldi Landslide Monitoring Laboratory)
Morning
7:15 Meeting Time
7:30 - 9:00 Transfer to the Poggio Baldi Landslide Monitoring Laboratory (PBLM Lab)
9:15 - 9:45 Introduction to the monitoring Laboratory [P. Mazzanti]
9:45 - 12:15 Group visit and presentation of the monitoring sensors [Staff PBLM Lab]
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break
Afternoon
13:45 - 16:00 Presentation of data collected at the Poggio Baldi Monitoring Lab [Staff PBLM Lab]
16:00 - 17:30 Transfer to Poppi Conference Venue
18:00 - 21:00 Exhibition & networking time including Pre-dinner Party & Short presentations by Exhibitors
Thursday 26 June 2025 (Poppi Conference Venue)
Morning
8:00 - 8:30 Official Opening of the Exhibition Area
8:30 - 10:00 Teamwork: set the standards for Dams [G. Hlepas], Roads & Rails [W. Lienhart], Tunnels [G. Pezzetti], Mines [T. Simmonds], Pipelines [M. Derby], Landslides [V. Bateman], Bridges [P. Clemente]
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:30 Sensors and data processing breaking news (e.g. UAV SAR, Cameras, Doppler Radar, Satellite, Smartphones) [P. Mazzanti & W. Lienhart]
11:30 - 12:45 Q&A session with experts* [P. Mazzanti, G. Pezzetti, W. Lienhart, G. Hlepas, V. Bateman, T. Simmonds, M. Derby, P. Clemente]
12:45 - 14:00 Lunch Break
Afternoon
14:00 - 15:00 Monitoring Project challenge: up to 6 short pitches of challenging monitoring projects
15:00 - 16:00 Monitoring Technology challenge: up to 6 short pitches of emerging monitoring technologies
16:00 - 16:20 Coffee Break
16:20 - 17:00 Awards of Project and Technology challenges**
17:00 - 17:15 Conclusions and remarks
* All registrants will be asked before and during the course to share questions of any type that will be discussed during this session.
** Prize for the winner of each challenge
2025 SPEAKERS
MORE INFO
We are working for you to have an unforgettable experience at the 11th International Course on Geotechnical and Structural Monitoring. If you need more information about the course or field trips or have any questions and/or doubts, please do not hesitate to send an email at info@geotechnicalmonitoring.com.
Further updates will be available very soon. Stay tuned!