10th IPA Seminar on Press-in Technology in Mumbai
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 |
| 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 | (Refreshment) | |
| 09:30 - 09:40 | Opening | Opening Remarks | |
| Prof. BVS Viswanadham | Professor of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ||
| 09:40 - 10:20 | Presentation 1 | Local Construction Topic in India (tentative) | |
| Dr. Anil Joseph | President, Indian Geotechnical Society, New Delhi | ||
| 10:20 - 11:00 | Presentation 2 | Introduction of major railway projects in India funded by Japanese ODA Loans (tentative) | |
| Dr. Reiko Abe | Chairperson, Oriental Consultants India Private Ltd. | ||
| 11:00 - 11:30 | (Tea break) | ||
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Presentation 3 | Introduction of Press-in Piling Method | |
| IPA or Sponsor | |||
| 12:00 - 12:40 | Presentation 4 | 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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| 12:40 - 13:10 | Presentation 5 | Local Construction Topic in India 2 (tentative) | |
| Prof. BVS Viswanadham | Professor, Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | ||
| 13:10 - 14:00 | (Lunch break) | ||
| 14:00 - 14:30 | Presentation 6 | Local Construction Topic in India 3 | |
| Local Presenter -3 | |||
| 14:30 - 15:00 | Presentation 7 | Presentation by Sponsor -1 | |
| Gold Sponsor | |||
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Presentation 8 | Presentation by Sponsor -2 | |
| Gold Sponsor | |||
| 15:30 - 15:50 | (Tea break) | ||
| 15:50 - 16:20 | Presentation 9 | Local Construction Topic in India 4 | |
| Local Presenter -4 | |||
| 16:20 - 16:30 | Closing | Closing Remarks | |
| TBD | TBD | ||
| 16:30 - 17:00 | (Valedictory) | ||
| 17:00 - 17:30 | (Valedictory Tea) | ||
MC: To be appointed
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.
* Lunch and coffee break refreshments are included for on-site participants.
| Non-student (Non-IPA / IGS / IGS Mumbai Member) | INR:4,000 |
| Non-student (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.
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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| The Asian Civil Engineering Coordinating Council (ACECC) | Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS) | Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) |
