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Geomechanics is a bond connecting geology and engineering which is playing a crucial role in oil and gas exploration, completion and production activities. Similarly, IGS is a bond connecting scientists, engineers and operators from all over the world which allows experts to gather together to discuss the challenges and inspire innovative ideas. Therefore, I sincerely invite you to AI Khobar, Saudi Arabia to join us to support the progress of the geomechanics industry.

Whether you are modeling fault reactivation, optimizing mining operations, or tackling geotechnical challenges in extreme environments, IGS 2025 in Al Khobar is where it all comes together. From November 17–20, join a global network of geomechanics experts—over 100 organizations from more than 35 countries—at IGS 2025 hosted by Saudi Aramco and partnered with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM).

As Technical Co-chair, I am excited to help shape a program that spans petroleum, subsurface hydrogen and energy storage, geothermal systems, carbon capture, geotechnical design, mining innovation, and environmental resilience. Under the theme Geomechanics: Innovations and Solutions for Energy Sustainability and Resilience, the conference offers a platform to explore the pressing challenges—and opportunities—of our time.

Join us in Al Khobar this November and be part of the momentum driving our field forward!

Following the highly acclaimed 2024 International Geomechanics Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, join us at the 2025 Conference in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and meet fellow geomechanicists and geoscientists in the world of Geomechanics: Innovations and Solutions for Energy Sustainability and Resilience. Connect with leading multi-disciplinary experts and explore the Conference’s comprehensive topics of current high interests ranging from Carbon Capture & Storage and Subsurface Hydrogen & Energy Storage, to Geomechanics in Geothermal, New Energy Systems, Petroleum, Mining, Geotechnics and Environmental. You will be in arguably the best gatherings of geomechanicists and geoscientists who share common passions in developing solutions for challenges in energy sustainability and resilience.

As a researcher passionate about the mechanics of earth materials and their role in shaping resilient infrastructure and energy systems, I find the International Geomechanics Conference (IGS 2025) incredibly inspiring. Its focus on innovation across energy, urban underground space, and mining directly aligns with my interests in biogeomechanics and multiscale rock mechanical behavior. IGS 2025 isn’t just a conference—it’s a community of forward-thinkers tackling the world’s most pressing geo-engineering challenges. I’m excited to contribute, connect, and collaborate with fellow researchers driving the future of geomechanics.

Geomechanics underpins every energy solution, from CCS to geothermal, and its progress hinges on tight, cross-disciplinary collaboration. IGS in Al Khobar brings that mix together: operators, researchers, and service teams exchanging results, challenging assumptions, and pushing the field forward. Join us and keep geomechanics at the heart of the energy transition.

Now in my fourth year attending IGS, I’ve seen it transform into a powerful catalyst for growth in geomechanics. It brings together pioneers and emerging voices to tackle challenges in wellbore stability, reservoir integrity, and hydraulic fracturing. The open exchange of ideas, lessons, and innovations makes it truly invaluable.

The International Geomechanics Conference 2025 to be held in Al Khobar is an inspiring event for geomechanics and related professionals, catalyzing innovation and collaboration towards sustainable infrastructure. Topical themes of this event include materials, minerals, environmental engineering, and resilient design. By sharing experience and challenge, the event promotes industry development, bridging research and practical application. Together, we can create a better future for geomechanics—translating ideas into solutions for a sustainable world.