10th IPA Seminar on Press-in Technology in Mumbai
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Participants will gain in‑depth insights not only into the fundamentals of the Press‑in Piling Method, but also into its advantages and key considerations when evaluating its adoption for construction projects.
The Press-in Method installs prefabricated piles using static load, minimizing noise and vibration. It enables construction in restricted and difficult site conditions, including adverse ground. Originating in Japan, it has been widely applied worldwide, including in Southeast Asia.
For more details, please visit the "Overview on the Press-in Technology" page on our website.
| Date: | 19th (Thu) November 2026 |
| Seminar Style: | Hybrid Format (On-site & Online Seminar) |
| Venue: | PC Saxena Auditorium, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay https://www.iitb.ac.in/pc-saxena-auditorium-pcsa-booking |
| Address: | Academic Section, IIT Area, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400076, India Google Map |
| Official Language: | English |
- Press-in Retaining Structures: A Handbook Second Edition, 2021 (English)
- Guideline to Drafting a Specification for Press-in Piling Method (English)
Day 1: 19th November 2026
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Registration | (Refreshments) | |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Opening | Opening Remarks | |
| Prof. BVS Viswanadham | Professor of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ||
| 10:00 - 10:40 | Presentation 1 | The Potential Use of Press-in Methods in the Renewable Wind Energy Industry | |
| Prof. Kenneth Gavin | President, International Press-in Association Professor, Delft University of Technology |
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| 10:40 - 11:10 | Presentation 2 | Innovative Engineering Solutions "Press-in piling Technology" | |
| Mr. Riku Okamoto | Regional Strategy Promotion Section, GIKEN LTD. | ||
| 11:10 - 11:40 | (Tea break) | ||
| 11:40 - 12:20 | Presentation 3 | Introduction of major railway projects in India funded by Japanese ODA Loans | |
| Dr. Reiko Abe | Chairperson, Oriental Consultants India Private Ltd. | ||
| 12:20 - 13:00 | Presentation 4 | Local Construction Topic in India (Title to be confirmed) | |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Presentation 5 | Local Construction Topic in India (Title to be confirmed) | |
| Prof. BVS Viswanadham | Professor of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ||
| 13:30 - 14:30 | (Lunch break) | ||
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Presentation 6 | Local Construction Topic in India (Title to be confirmed) | |
| Prof. Ashish Juneja | Chair of Indian Geotechnical Society Mumbai Chapter | ||
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Presentation 7 | Innovative Solutions for Infrastructure Development and Renewal Using Press-in Technologies | |
| Ms. Sayuri Tasaki | Consulting Section, GIKEN SEKO CO., LTD. | ||
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Presentation 8 | Presentation by Sponsor | |
| Gold Sponsor | |||
| 16:00 - 16:30 | (Tea break) | ||
| 16:30 - 17:00 | Presentation 9 | Press-in Driven Sheet Piles: Opportunities & Prospects in India | |
| Dr. Sunil S Basarkar | Chairman, Deep Foundations Institute of India | ||
| 17:00 - 17:30 | Closing/Valedictory | Closing Remarks | |
| Mr. T. Viswateja | Senior Lecturer, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ||
| 17:30 - 18:00 | (Valedictory Tea) | ||
MC: Ms. Aswathi M and Ms. Megin Jess John
Day2: 20th November 2026 Construction Site Visit (in planning)
*A half-day site visit is being planned, subject to the availability of a suitable job site and a site visit sponsor.
(Actual site visit slot: 10:30–12:30, excluding 1.5 hours of bus travel each way.)
* Lunch and coffee break refreshments are included for on-site participants.
| Regular Participant (Non-IPA / IGS / IGS Mumbai Member) | INR:4,000 |
| Regular Participant (IPA / IGS / IGS Mumbai Member) | INR:3,000 |
| Student (IPA / IGS / IGS Mumbai Member) | INR:2,000 |
*The registration fees are inclusive of 18% GST.
*Students may register as IPA Student Members before applying for the seminar. There is NO annual fee for IPA Student Membership (click here to apply).
*In the event of attendance cancellation, your payment can not be refunded, but a change of participants is permitted.
Please click the appropriate button below based on your attendance format and location:
- On-site & Online (Within India): For all on-site attendees (from any country) and online participants within India.
- Online (Outside India): For online participants joining from outside India.
Registration & Payment Schedule
For On-site Attendees (All Countries) & Online Participants within India:
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Bank Transfer: Registration & Payment must be completed by Nov 9 (Mon).
- UPI QR Code / Credit Card (On-site Payment): Registration by Nov 18 (Wed). Payment must be made on-site between Nov 18 (Wed) 15:00 and Nov 19 (Thu) 9:30.
For Online Participants outside India:
- Credit Card Only (Online Payment): Registration & Payment must be completed by Nov 18 (Wed).
Chair:
Prof. BVS Viswanadham
Professor of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Organizer:
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| International Press-in Association (IPA) |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) |
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| Indian Geotechnical Society New Delhi | Indian Geotechnical Society Mumbai Chapter |
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| Deep Foundations Institute of India | The Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC) |
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| International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE) |
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) |
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| Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS) | Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) |
Gold Sponsors:
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| GIKEN LTD. | GIKEN SEKO CO., LTD. |
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| NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION | |
