International Conference

On behalf of the organizing committee, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the International Conference on Geo-Disaster and Construction Engineering (ICGCE 2024), held from June 7 to 8, 2024, at Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The conference provided an outstanding platform forthought leaders from academia, industry, and various organizations to engage in insightful discussions focused on long-term sustainability and resilience.

We were honored to host 712 participants from all seven continents, both in-person and virtually, creating a truly global forum. Your enthusiastic participation fostered meaningful conversations on critical topics, underscoring the worldwide importance of our fields.

This event was a collaborative effort, made possible with the support of esteemed partners such as Shantou University, Geomaple Geotechnics Inc., the Indian Institute of Technology Patna, the Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies (GIIS), and several others. We are deeply gratefulfor the contributions of Conrad Grebel University College, GMH Engineering Inc., MahalakhsyaServices Inc., Result Build Inc., and our strategic partners including VIA Rail Canada, HamptonInn and Suites, and more.

A special note of thanks goes to the IRCC team for their highly informative session on skilled immigration processes, which added tremendous value to our program. We were also pleased to host five plenary lectures, 13 keynote addresses, five invited talks, and 35 general presentations, all of which enriched our discussions and expanded our knowledge.

We are proud to announce that Springer Nature will publish a special edition featuring selected full papers from the conference. These papers will undergo rigorous peer review to ensure the highest academic standards.

In conclusion, we extend our deepest gratitude to the international advisory committee, speakers, presenters, session chairs, participants, sponsors, and co-organizers. Your dedication and expertise were instrumental in making this conference a resounding success and paving the way for future advancements and collaborations in geo-disaster and construction engineering.

Thank you once again for your participation and unwavering support.

Warm regards,
ICGCE 2024 Organizing Committee