Timeline
Conference Schedule
Stay on track with our detailed timeline of exclusive workshops and the main event agenda.
14 July 2026
Day 1: Pre-Event Workshops
Kick off the conference with specialized, hands-on workshops led by industry experts. These intensive sessions provide deep technical insights and practical skills in applied rock mechanics.
Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur
Detailed Rundown
07:00 - 08:00
Registration and Entrance Open
08:00 - 10:00
Workshop 1APTEKINDO
Practical Applications of Geotechnical Solutions for Risk Mitigation and Ground Support10:00 - 10:15
Coffee Break
10:15 - 12:15
Workshop 2HEXAGON
Integrated Slope Stability Monitoring for Improved Mine Safety and Decision-Making12:15 - 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 15:30
Workshop 3Seequent
Evolving Geotechnical Workflow for Dynamic and Fast-Paced Mining Decisions15:30 - 15:45
Coffee Break
15:45 - 17:45
Workshop 4NGC ITENAS, Delta Sigma Nusantara & Seequent
Numerical Modelling of NATM Tunnels Using PLAXIS 2D15 July 2026
Day 2: Keynotes, Parallel Sessions & Rockers Night
The main conference opens with inspiring keynote speeches from global leaders in rock engineering, followed by technical sessions and the exclusive 'Rockers Night'.
Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur
Detailed Rundown
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Entrance Open
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome Remarks (OC Chair & President of IRMS)
09:15 - 10:30
KeynoteNeal Harries (IDS Hexagon)
Risk Management Approaches of Managing Slope Instability Hazards in Open Pit Mines10:30 - 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 - 12:00
KeynoteAlessandro Maggioni (New Module International)
Rock Testing for Uniaxial and Triaxial12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30
Parallel Paper Presentation Session 1 (2 Rooms)
14:30 - 14:45
Coffee Break
14:45 - 16:15
Parallel Paper Presentation Session 2 (2 Rooms)
16:15 - 18:30
Free Time
18:30 - 22:00
Rockers Night
16 July 2026
Day 3: Keynotes, Parallel Sessions & Closing
The final day features additional expert keynotes, extensive parallel technical sessions, and the awarding/closing ceremony.
Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur
Detailed Rundown
08:00 - 09:00
Registration and Entrance Open
09:00 - 09:45
KeynoteLufi Rachmad (GEOMINE)
Rock Mechanics in the Era of Deeper Mining, Emerging Technologies, and Sustainable Resource Development09:45 - 10:30
KeynoteIndra Noer Hamdan (ITENAS)
2D vs 3D Numerical Modelling of NATM Tunnel using Finite Element Method10:30 - 10:45
Coffee Break
10:45 - 11:30
KeynoteOkky Chandra Perdana (APTEKINDO)
The Evolution and Strategic Role of Cementation Technology in the Modern Mining Industry11:30 - 13:00
Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:30
Parallel Paper Presentation Session 3 (3 Rooms)
14:30 - 14:45
Coffee Break
14:45 - 16:00
Parallel Paper Presentation Session 4 (2 Rooms)
16:00 - 17:00
Awarding & Closing