Ground and foundations
Design, construction and operation of engineering structures in permafrost regions.
3rd International Scientific and Practical Conference “Design, Construction and Operation of Transport Infrastructure Facilities in Challenging Climatic and Engineering Geological Conditions”
How to participate Information letter (Russian) ↓ DOCXRequirements and sample abstract (Russian) ↓ DOCX
Additional documentFile coming soon
Science. Engineering solutions. Practice.Conference themes
Extended abstract submissions for publication in the conference proceedingsby 7 October (inclusive) 2026
Participant registrationby 10 October (inclusive) 2026
LanguagesРусский · English · 中文
01 / About the conference
Reliable infrastructure
in challenging conditions
The conference focuses on the scientific and engineering foundations of transport infrastructure reliability, the stability of building and structure foundations, and the sector’s adaptation to changing environmental and climatic conditions, including in permafrost regions.
Conference aim
To exchange research findings, engineering solutions and practical approaches to developing transport infrastructure in challenging conditions.
02 / Research agenda
Five themes
A shared space for dialogueResearch themes
From soil properties
to the stability of transport structures
The Arctic and the Far North
Development of transport infrastructure in regions with extreme environmental and climatic conditions.
Geotechnical monitoring
Monitoring of engineered transport infrastructure structures and the condition of their foundation soils.
Construction technologies
Modern design, structural and technological solutions for transport structures.
Cryogenic processes
Properties of perennially frozen and thawing soils, thermal stabilization and engineering protection of facilities.
Planned sessions
Challenges and solutions
Development of transport infrastructure with consideration of changing ground conditions in regions with challenging climatic and engineering geological conditions.
Engineering protection
Changes in the properties of perennially frozen and thawing soils. Structural and technological solutions for protecting transport structures.
Thermal stabilization and monitoring
Methods for the thermal stabilization of permafrost foundations, and advances in facility monitoring and diagnostics.
Young scientists
A project and analysis session for young scientists and researchers.
Conference video
Video coming soon
03 / Exhibition
Exhibition and technology registry
Equipment exhibition
An equipment exhibition is included in the conference programme on 16 October. Details of exhibitors and equipment will be added.
Technology registry
Information about technologies will be published here.
04 / Programme
Conference programme
14October
Arrival of international participants
15October
Technical visits
16October
Main conference day
In person + onlineConference at RUT (MIIT)
Opening ceremony, plenary session, thematic sessions, presentations and an equipment exhibition.
17October
School for young scientists
18October
Departure of international participants
Russian, English and Chinese
Simultaneous interpretation and an online broadcast are planned.
Proceedings: abstracts and papers
A collection of extended abstracts and papers will be published and subsequently included in the Russian Science Citation Index (РИНЦ). Registered participants will receive an electronic copy.
05 / Participation
How to participate
We invite scientists, educators, designers, construction professionals, transport specialists and young researchers from research, educational, design and construction organizations.
- 01
Register
Complete the online form on the conference website.
By 10 October 2026 (inclusive) - 02
Prepare your materials
Prepare extended abstracts of presentations and papers in accordance with the formatting requirements and template.
By 7 October 2026 (inclusive)isticonference@mail.ru - 03
Submit to the organizing committee
Email the presenter’s details, presentation title and materials to the organizing committee.
isticonference@mail.ru
Online registration
Join the conference
Complete the form below by 10 October 2026 (inclusive). If it does not appear, open it in a new tab.
Open the form in a new tab Contact the organizersDocuments and submissionsInformation letter (Russian)Dates, programme and participation details · Russian DOCXRequirements and sample abstract (Russian)Formatting requirements and a sample paper · Russian DOCX
Additional documentFile coming soon
Download the formatting requirements and sample abstract. Submit your materials to the organizing committee by 7 October 2026 (inclusive).
Submit materialsRecommended email subject (in Russian): «III Международная конференция»
06 / Organizers and partners
Connecting science and practice
RUT (MIIT)
Russian University of Transport
Conference partners
Our collaborators
Information about conference partners will be published here.
07 / Contacts
Venue and contacts
RUT (MIIT)
Moscow, 127055,
22, building 2, Novosushchevskaya Street
Hybrid format: in-person attendance and remote participation.
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