The HKIE Geotechnical Division 39th Annual Seminar – “Transformation in Geotechnical Engineering – Technology, Digital and Innovation” was held successfully on 11 April 2019 in HKCEC with over 400 participants. Despite the general image of being orthodox and under-digitised, the construction industry has recently been going through marked transformation towards digitisation and the use of smart and innovative technology. Together with the advance in engineering theory, testing and analysis, design methodology and construction technique, great possibilities arise for our geotechnical practitioners to continue creating engineering wonders to resolve various challenging issues in Hong Kong as well as in overseas. The seminar provided a platform for our practitioners to share innovations, ideas, and techniques in geotechnical engineering, with the aim of generating useful insights for the geotechnical profession to pursue higher goals and meet new demands.
