Cubrinovski Symposium

Welcome to the International Symposium on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, held in honour of Prof. Misko Cubrinovski. This significant event will take place on 2-3 February 2026 at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Join leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from NZ and internationally to explore cutting-edge advancements in geotechnical earthquake engineering. The symposium will feature plenary presentations and interactive discussion sessions.

We invite you to participate, share insights, and network with peers dedicated to advancing this critical field.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN: REGISTER HERE!

DRAFT PROGRAMME (as at 8 Dec 2025)

Confirmed plenary speakers:

Adda Athanasopoulos-Zekkos (University of California Berkeley, USA)

Pedro Arduino (University of Washington, USA)

Ross Boulanger (University of California Davis, USA)

Hayden Bowen (Tonkin and Taylor)

Jonathan Bray (University of California Berkeley, USA)

Gabriele Chiaro (U. Canterbury)

Brady Cox (Utah State University, USA)

Shideh Dashti (University of Colorado Boulder, USA)

Jonathan Fannin (University of British Colombia, Canada)

Russell Green (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA)

Mike Jacka (Tonkin and Taylor)

Campbell Keepa (WSP)

Steven Kramer (University of Washington, USA)

Bruce Kutter (University of California Davis, USA)

Carlo Lai (University of Pavia, Italy)

Rolando Orense (University of Auckland, NZ)

Ellen Rathje (University of Texas at Austin, USA)

Jonathan Stewart (University of California Los Angeles, USA)

Mark Stringer (U. Canterbury)

Mahdi Taiebat (University of British Colombia, Canada)

Merrick Taylor (BECA)

Ikuo Towhata (University of Tokyo, Japan)

Ramon Verdugo (CMGI, Santiago, Chile)

This event is proudly supported by: