Social events

The IAEG 2026 organisation team wants to offer you a great conference experience. The congress will open with a welcome reception, it will host the Young Engineering Geologists group party as well as a festive event. You will also be invited to join a guided geo-engineering visit to the Sint Sebaastianbrug, organized for Women in Engineering Geology and their allies. In brief, you will have many opportunities to network!

Icebreaker / Welcome reception - Sunday 1 November - 18:00 - 19:30

On Sunday evening, we invite all congress delegates to the Icebreaker, taking place at TU Delft Aula Conference Center.

This informal gathering offers a great opportunity to meet fellow attendees, connect with speakers, and kick-off the congress in a relaxed setting. Drinks and light bites will be provided.

YEG Party - Monday 2 November -18:00 - 21:00 - Fully booked, sorry !

On Monday night, the Young Engineering Geologists invite to join their party! The YEG party will start in the Frans van Hasseltzaal (Aula) immediately after the late afternoon speaker sessions. The evening will kick off with food, drinks, and relaxed music. Then, there will be time to dance the night away! The party stops around 21:00, giving everyone plenty of time to get some sleep and prepare for the next day!

Participation to the YEG event is free of charge. Because spaces are limited, please register in advance. When all spots are filled, new sign-ups will be added to a waiting list.

Especially for WEG: The Great Story of the Sint Sebastiaanbrug - Wednesday 4 November - 12:30 to 14:00

Join local geotechnical experts Suzanne van Eekelen (Deltares) and Rodrian Spruit (Municipality of Rotterdam) as they unveil the fascinating story behind the Sint Sebastiaanbrug. This special event is dedicated to Women in Engineering Geology (WEG) and their allies, offering unique insights into the recycling of foundations for the multi-purpose bridge that connects Delft city centre to TU Delft campus.

Lunch bag provided

Walking distance Aula to Saint Sebastian Bridge < 1 km (approx. 15 min walk)

Maximum number of participants: 20

Participation to the tour is free of charge.

Registration is only possible from the Hub of the IAEG 2026 registration platform. It opens on 15 September for one month.

The event is fully booked? We have created a waiting list and will do our best to organize other exclusive WEG digging visits in Delft.

Festive evening - Wednesday 4 November - 18:30 - 22:00

After the regular program is concluded on Wednesday, we invite you to join us at Lijm & Cultuur for our festive evening! This old glue & gelatine factory has a unique atmosphere you are unlikely to forget. A walking dinner will allow you to enjoy everything this location has to offer. Expect diverse options for food, live music, and the opportunity to dance, chat and relax.

The Lijm & Cultuur centre is located at 10 minutes walking distance from the Aula, and transportation may be arranged for those who need it. The participation fee for the festive evening is € 50 for IAEG 2026 Congress participants and € 100 for external guests.