10th IPA Seminar on Press-in Technology in Mumbai

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last updated: 24 September, 2026

In India, the rapid development of infrastructure in recent years has further intensified the need for technological innovation and sustainability. In light of these circumstances, this seminar will highlight a range of issues that the Indian construction industry is tackling. In addition, the seminar will present practical information and numerous case histories illustrating how the Press-in Piling Method can meet these issues and rising social demands.

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.

WHAT IS PRESS-IN?

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.

SEMINAR DETAILS

Date:	19^th (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

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

*One (1) soft copy of each of the following books will be distributed to every participant.

Press-in Retaining Structures: A Handbook Second Edition, 2021 (English)
Guideline to Drafting a Specification for Press-in Piling Method (English)

PROGRAM

Day 1: 19^th November 2026

08:30 - 09:30	Registration	(Refreshment)
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
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 (tentative)
		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, 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	Local Construction Topic in India (Title to be confirmed)

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: 20^th 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.)

REGISTRATION FEE

* The fees are the same for both on-site and online participants.
* 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

Further information regarding the opening of registration will be provided in due course.
*The participation fees are the same for both on-site and online participants.
*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.
Please click here to apply.
*Participants will be notified of the payment method in September 2026.
*In the event of attendance cancellation, your payment can not be refunded, but a change of participants is permitted.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Chair:
Prof. BVS Viswanadham
Professor of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Organizer:


International Press-in Association (IPA)	Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

SUPPORTERS


Indian Geotechnical Society New Delhi	Indian Geotechnical Society Mumbai Chapter

The Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC)	International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ISSMGE)


Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)	Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS)


Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE)

SPONSORS

Gold Sponsors:


GIKEN LTD.	GIKEN SEKO CO., LTD.

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