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SANIRE Symposium 2026

Date 07 July 2026
- 08 July 2026
Resources SANIRE Symposium 2026 Announcement 29012026.pdf

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.