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The Brazilian Committee of Rock Mechanics, part of the Brazilian Association of Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering and the ISRM National Group, is honored to invite you to the 10th Latin American Rock Mechanics Symposium (LARMS 2026), which will take place from August 26 to 28, 2026, in Brasília, Brazil.
The theme of LARMS 2026 is: “Rock Mechanics for a Sustainable Future: Innovating in Mining, Energy, and Infrastructure.”
Key points include:
- Focus on sustainable practices in rock mechanics
- Innovations in mining, energy, and infrastructure
- The role of rock mechanics in shaping a sustainable future
- Traditional topics in rock mechanics
2026 marks the 10th edition of this prestigious symposium. The previous event, held in Asunción, Paraguay, in 2022, was a significant milestone, uniting students, professionals, researchers, and academics dedicated to advancing rock mechanics in Latin America. LARMS 2026 promises to continue this legacy, fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange among experts in the field. LARMS 2026 will be held alongside the XXII Brazilian Congress on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, which attracted over 2,000 participants in 2024.
Why Brasília?
Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is an architectural and urban planning masterpiece designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city boasts iconic landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, Palácio da Alvorada, and the Three Powers Square. Its climate in August is ideal, with temperatures between 15°C and 28°C, and the city is easily accessible through its international airport and extensive hotel network. Visitors can also enjoy Brasília National Park and the serene Paranoá Lake, offering both natural beauty and modern infrastructure.
We warmly invite you to join us at LARMS 2026 to engage with leading experts, explore the latest developments, and contribute to the evolution of rock mechanics in Latin America. Together, let’s innovate for a sustainable future!
Marcos Massao Futai
Chair of Organizing Committee
PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions for Payment of the Registration Fee
Foreign participants registered for LARMS will be entitled to participate in COBRAMSEG.
Instructions for Payment of the Registration Fee
After completing your registration form, access your restricted area and choose the best payment method:
Pay with Pix Pay with Boleto Pay with Credit CardIf you have any questions, please contact us via email: secretaria@qeeveventos.com.br
Important Notes
Members: Participants in this category must provide proof of active membership in ABMS (2024 annual fee).
Students: This category is exclusively for participants enrolled in an undergraduate or Stricto Sensu postgraduate course, with valid documentation at the time of registration.
Members: Participants in this category must provide proof of active membership in ABMS (2024 annual fee).
Students: This category is exclusively for participants enrolled in an undergraduate or Stricto Sensu postgraduate course, with valid documentation at the time of registration.
Proof of Student Status
For registration in the “non-member student or member student” category, participants must attach a valid enrollment certificate or declaration from the educational institution during registration.
The registration will be completed only after validation by the Executive Secretariat. Validation takes at least one business day. The registration fee will be based on the payment date, not the registration date.
Proof of ABMS Membership
An updated proof of membership must be attached during registration. The registration will only be finalized after validation by the Executive Secretariat.
It is recommended to attach an image of your membership card, available via the ABMS app.
ABMS App – Play Store ABMS App – App StoreRegistration Schedule
Please pay attention to the registration deadlines. The process includes:
- Filling out the registration form
- Validation of required documents (if applicable)
- Payment
Badge and Certificate
Ensure that all information in your registration form is correct. Badge and certificate will be issued based on the submitted data. Errors are the responsibility of the registrant.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your registration, please email: secretaria@qeeveventos.com.br
- Within 7 days of payment: Full refund according to the Consumer Protection Code.
- Refunds will be processed within 30 business days after receiving bank details.
- After 7 days: 50% refund within 15 days after the event ends. Requests must be submitted by July 31, 2026. After this date, no refunds will be made.
You may transfer your registration to another participant in the same category if you are unable to attend.
Categories
Until 12/19/2025
Until 31/03/2026
Until 24/07/2026
After 7/24 and on site
Normal price
US$ 420
US$ 480
US$ 540
US$ 600
IAGE, ABGE, IGS Delegates
US$ 378
US$ 432
US$ 486
US$ 540
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates
US$ 315
US$ 360
US$ 486
US$ 450
Students
US$ 231
US$ 264
US$ 297
US$ 330
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates Students
US$ 140
US$ 160
US$ 297
US$ 200
Addition of companion badge: US$ 70 in the first registration phase
The value in dollars is for reference only, as the exchange rate applied depends on the fee charged by the credit card used by the participant for payment. The exchange rate will be reviewed monthly. Currently, the rate is R$ 5.63 for US$ 1.00.
Until December 19, 2025
Categories
Normal price
US$ 420
IAGE, ABGE, IGS Delegates
US$ 378
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates
US$ 315
Students
US$ 231
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates Students
US$ 140
Addition of companion badge: US$ 70 in the first registration phase
The value in dollars is for reference only, as the exchange rate applied depends on the fee charged by the credit card used by the participant for payment. The exchange rate will be reviewed monthly. Currently, the rate is R$ 5.63 for US$ 1.00.
From December 20, 2025 to March 31, 2026
Categories
Normal price
US$ 480
IAGE, ABGE, IGS Delegates
US$ 432
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates
US$ 360
Students
US$ 264
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates Students
US$ 160
Addition of companion badge: US$ 70 in the first registration phase
The value in dollars is for reference only, as the exchange rate applied depends on the fee charged by the credit card used by the participant for payment. The exchange rate will be reviewed monthly. Currently, the rate is R$ 5.63 for US$ 1.00.
From April 1 to July 24, 2026
Categories
Normal price
US$ 540
IAGE, ABGE, IGS Delegates
US$ 486
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates
US$ 486
Students
US$ 297
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates Students
US$ 297
Addition of companion badge: US$ 70 in the first registration phase
The value in dollars is for reference only, as the exchange rate applied depends on the fee charged by the credit card used by the participant for payment. The exchange rate will be reviewed monthly. Currently, the rate is R$ 5.63 for US$ 1.00.
From July 25, 2026 and on-site
Categories
Normal price
US$ 600
IAGE, ABGE, IGS Delegates
US$ 540
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates
US$ 450
Students
US$ 330
ISRM, CBT, ABMS Delegates Students
US$ 200
Addition of companion badge: US$ 70 in the first registration phase
The value in dollars is for reference only, as the exchange rate applied depends on the fee charged by the credit card used by the participant for payment. The exchange rate will be reviewed monthly. Currently, the rate is R$ 5.63 for US$ 1.00.
Organizing Committee
Treasurer
Technical Committee
Advisory Committee
The conference topics will include
- Sustainable practices in rock mechanics
- Innovations in infrastructure, mining, and energy
- Stability of rock slopes and deep excavations
- Applied geophysics for sustainable resource management
- Advanced instrumentation and monitoring techniques
- Numerical methods
- Soft rock mechanics and its applications
- Tunneling technologies for a sustainable future
- Environmental considerations in oil extraction and rock mechanics
- Climate change and its effects on rock engineer
- Rock mechanics’ role in energy transition
- Strategies for natural disaster management in rock mechanics
- Geothermal energy and its integration with rock mechanics
- Applications of artificial intelligence in rock mechanics
- Digital transformation in Rock Mechanics
- Digital twins for real-time simulation and monitoring
- Risk management in infrastructure, mining, and energy projects
Key Datas
Check out the dates for submitting abstracts, we'll soon be making the guidelines available with all the information.
Abstracts
- Opening for abstract submissions: Start: June 10, 2025
- Deadline for abstract submissions: End: October 31, 2025
- Abstract evaluation period: From: 1st November to 30th November 2025
- Abstract results announcement: By: December 17, 2025
Papers
- Opening for full paper submissions: Start: December 18, 2025
- Deadline for full paper submissions: End: February 13, 2026
- Full paper review period: From: February 16 to April 15, 2026
- Reviewer feedback to authors: By: April 20, 2026
- Paper revisions by authors: From: April 20 to May 11, 2026
- Final review by reviewers: From: May 11 to June 1, 2026
- Final results announcement: By: June 8, 2026
Submission Guidelines –
Rules for Technical Paper Submission
Authors interested in publishing technical papers at LARMS 2026 must submit an online abstract through the event platform. The submission must be made as plain text using the system’s form, respecting the following limits:
- Title: Maximum 20 words
- Keywords: Maximum 5 words
- Keywords: Maximum 5 words
Authorization to publish the full article in the LARMS 2026 proceedings and to include it in the technical database of CBT/ABMS/ISRM is mandatory during submission.
Only abstracts that fit the official thematic tracks listed below will be accepted. Once the track is selected during submission, changes will not be allowed by the author. However, the Scientific Committee reserves the right to reassign submissions to a more appropriate topic area if necessary.
Thematic Tracks
- 1. Sustainable practices in rock mechanics
- 2. Innovations in infrastructure, mining, and energy
- 3. Stability of rock slopes and deep excavations
- 4. Applied geophysics for sustainable resource management
- 5. Advanced instrumentation and monitoring techniques
- 7. Soft rock mechanics and its applications
- 6. Numerical methods
- 7. Soft rock mechanics and its applications
- 8. Tunneling technologies for a sustainable future
- 9. Environmental considerations in oil extraction and rock mechanics
- 10. Climate change and its effects on rock engineering
- 11. Rock mechanics’ role in energy transition
- 12. Strategies for natural disaster management in rock mechanics
- 13. Geothermal energy and its integration with rock mechanics
- 14. Applications of artificial intelligence in rock mechanics
- 15. Digital transformation in rock mechanics
- 16. Digital twins for real-time simulation and monitoring
- 17. Risk management in infrastructure, mining, and energy projects
Questions about submissions should be directed to: secretaria@qeeventos.com.br
To download the template for full paper submission, click [here].
Please note: using the correct template and formatting is a requirement for final acceptance. This ensures high-quality presentation in the conference proceedings.
Important Notes
1. During submission, authors must carefully complete all required fields, including full title and author names. Incomplete or incorrect information may result in errors in the official certificates. Responsibility for accurate data entry lies with the submitting author. No post-submission edits will be made.
2. The uploaded file must not contain special characters in its name. Use only plain text for the file name—preferably the paper title, without accents or special characters such as “ç”, /, -, %, &, *, #, @. Inappropriate file names may prevent the file from being saved and evaluated by reviewers.
3. Only papers written in English will be accepted.
4. At least one author per paper must be fully registered for the conference by July 16, 2026. Only registered participants who are listed as co-authors will be allowed to present and publish the paper.
5. Each paper may only be submitted once. No edits will be allowed after submission.
6. Only complete papers will be accepted for submission. The final paper must be between 4 and 8 pages long. Submissions outside this range will be automatically rejected.
7. No commercial content is allowed in submitted papers.
8. All units must comply with the International System of Units (SI).
9. Accepted papers will be presented either orally or as posters, as determined by the Scientific Committee. Presentation guidelines will be provided after paper evaluations are complete.
10. All full papers will undergo a plagiarism and similarity check using specialized software. A maximum of 20% similarity (excluding references) will be tolerated.
Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is an architectural and urban planning masterpiece designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa.
The Heart of Brazil
Tourist Attractions
- National Congress & Presidential Palace: Icons of modernist architecture
- Brasília Cathedral: Stunning design and stained-glass windows
- Parque da Cidade: One of the world’s largest urban parks
- JK Memorial: A museum dedicated to the city’s founder
- Pontão do Lago Sul: Lakefront dining and sunset views
- Cultural & Culinary Experiences: Rich cultural scene and diverse dining options
Venue
Centro Internacional de Convenções do Brasil
Adress: St. de Clubes Esportivos Sul Trecho 2 Conjunto 63, Lote 50 – Asa Sul, Brasília – DF, 70200-002. Click here to check the website.
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