Leveraging our Past for a Stable Future

The theme for Slope Stability 2022 is “Leveraging our Past for a Stable Future” which really speaks to importance of industry and academic professionals meeting together to share learnings, see the latest in technology, and build relationships. Besides a wide variety of excellent technical sessions and keynote speakers, we are planning several activities to make this the “must attend” event for 2022, including:

Attracting the next generation of professionals with sponsorships and activities for students.

Golf Tournament hosted by Arizona Chapter of Women in Mining.

Webcasting and recording of sessions for professionals unable to attend in person.

Translation of recordings to Spanish to broaden the learnings to a wider audience.

Mine tours to local mines.

Technical Workshops before and after the symposium.

Activities for spouses and partners.

Social events and time to build networks during the symposium.

Program at a Glance

Sunday

October 16

Golf Tournament

A golf tournament is being planned in concert with the Arizona chapter of Women in Mining. The tournament will be held at the La Paloma Golf course at the resort. Stay tuned for more information.

Monday

October 17

Pre-Symposium Workshops

The Organizing Committee is planning educational technically oriented workshops for the day before the official launch of the symposium.

Evening Welcome Reception

Tuesday

October 18

Symposium - Day 1

Keynote presentation, paper presentations, poster board sessions and exhibitor showcase.

Symposium Dinner

(including Dinner Keynote by Evert Hoek)

Wednesday

October 19

Symposium - Day 2

Keynote presentation, paper presentations, poster board sessions and exhibitor showcase.

Thursday

October 20

Symposium - Day 3

Keynote presentation, paper presentations, poster board sessions and exhibitor showcase.

Friday

October 21

Post Symposium Tours

Tucson's surround area is home to some of the world's most advanced mining operations and geological landscapes. The Symposium Organizing Committee is developing exciting options for tours and visits. Stay tuned for more information in the months to come.

Key Dates

October 14, 2021

Abstract Submission

Opens

March 15, 2022

Delegate Registration &

Paper Submission Opens

July 15, 2022

Revised / Final

Papers Due

January 31, 2022

Abstract Submission

Closes

May 31, 2022

Paper Submission

Closes

September 22, 2022

Last date to book a hotel room at the conference rate

March 11, 2022

Abstract Acceptance Notification

June 30, 2022

Paper Acceptance

Notification

October 17, 2022

First Day of Slope Stability 2022 Symposium

Technical Tracks

The Papers & Presentation Committee have identified the following initial technical tracks for symposium papers & presentations. These initial tracks may be modified based on the abstracts submitted. Please visit the Call for Abstracts page for more details.

Rockfall
Civil Slopes/Natural Slopes
Geohazards
Instrumentation/Monitoring
Case Histories
Numerical Modelling
Design Acceptance Criteria
Machine Learning

Hydrogeology
Blasting
Waste Dumps
Transition from Open Pit to Underground
Rock Mass Characterization and Data Uncertainty
Infrastructure Protection
New Technology Implementation
Trigger Action Response Plans