SANIRE Symposium 2026

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Background

ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM

The South African National Institute of Rock Engineering Symposium is a forum for Rock Engineering Practitioners to showcase their technical abilities and skills to the industry over a period of two days. Participants and Presenters network, share ideas, knowledge and practices, whilst learning more about the most recent innovations, trends, experiences and concerns in Rock Engineering. In an effort to respond to ideas coming from SANIRE members the 2026 Symposium will feature an opportunity for expanded participation in the programme through presentations. The aim of the Symposium is to broaden participation and learning by opening an opportunity for innovative and challenging material that would not otherwise be available in other formats. The Symposium will be held from the 7-8 July 2026. Interested practitioners, researchers, managers and others in the field of Rock Engineering can create meaningful dialogues by sharing their knowledge through presentations during the Symposium.

Rock engineering is a unique blend of science, iterative processes, empirical wisdom, and professional judgment. In today’s rapidly changing environment, where global expectations demand higher standards and practices that prioritise human and environmental impact, the modern rock engineer must be equipped to navigate these dynamics.

This symposium will showcase the evolution of rock engineering practices in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world—highlighting agile and flexible decision-making while upholding the highest engineering standards and a commitment to sustainability.

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Submit an Abstract

Abstract submissions are now open!

The SANIRE Symposium Committee is inviting you to submit an abstract for presentation at the SANIRE Symposium 2026

Why submit an abstract?

• Strengthen your professional reputation.
• Showcase your organisation’s achievements and accomplishments.
• Offer the industry valuable insights, case studies, and expertise.
• Inform stakeholders, including colleagues and researchers, about your accomplishments and progress.
• Create new opportunities for collaboration to benefit the industry.

Submission process

Abstracts will be subject to peer review, the committee will decide whether to accept or decline the submissions. Relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and uniqueness of ideas, contribution significance, and presentation quality are among the selection factors. Download abstract submission template

Authors will be notified in writing of the acceptance of their abstract. Once accepted the author can submit a full paper for review. Download paper guidelines

Please note

• All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference proceedings and presented during technical sessions.
• All presenting authors are required to register and pay for conference attendance prior to publication in the conference proceedings.

Key Dates

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 6 April 2026
• Technical Paper Submission Deadline: 12 May 2026
• Presentation Submission Deadline: 23 June 2026

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Topics to be Covered

Key Topics

• Adoption and Application of Digital Technology in design and risk management (e.g., Artificial Intelligence)
• Decision-Making Processes in engineering design
• Human and Environmental Considerations in developing solutions
• Data Collection and Analytics for informed decision-making
• Monitoring and Response strategies for dynamic conditions

Who Should Attend

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone interested in rock engineering looking to brush up their social skills…. Only joking!
All ages welcome.

programme

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CONTACT

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Gugu Charlie,
Conferences and Events Coordinator
gugu@saimm.co.za
Tel: +27 11 538 0238