The Geotechnical Section of the Chamber of Engineers, the Hungarian Geotechnical Society, and the Technical Sciences Section of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences are jointly organizing the 31st Károly Széchy Memorial Conference, which will be held at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on February 13, 2026, starting at 2 p.m. As part of the geotechnical field’s traditional annual memorial conference, this year’s event will feature high-quality presentations by renowned international and Hungarian experts: This year’s annual memorial conference in the field of geotechnical engineering will once again feature high-quality presentations by renowned international and Hungarian experts:
Prof. Christian Moormann
Quality assurance and risk management in ground engineering – Findings from a serious collapse caused by a diaphragm wall excavation project
Gábor Pál
Domestic design experience and international outlook on integrated bridge structures
In addition to the main presentations, a young speaker will also have the opportunity to introduce himself:
Péter Turai
Canadian experiences in the field of special civil engineering
In keeping with tradition, the memorial meeting will be followed by the XXXIV. Geotechnical Dinner, which will take place at the MTA Academic Club, starting at 6 p.m. Participation in the events is subject to registration, which will be possible from the beginning of January 2026.
Dr. Balázs Móczár Dr. Edina Koch
MMK Geotechnical Section Hungarian Geotechnical Association
President President