Geomechanics Alliance in Asia (GAIA) aims to provide a platform for young researchers and graduate students in geomechanics and geotechnical engineering across Asia to exchange ideas and foster collaboration. The annual GAIA Workshop serves as the main channel for communication and interaction.

The second workshop, GAIA 2026, will be hosted by Shandong University and is scheduled to take place from 27 to 30 March 2026 in Jinan, Shandong Province, China. The main theme is Advances in Micro–Macro Geomechanics, covering key topics in geotechnical engineering such as particle-scale effects, micro–macro constitutive relationships, multiphase and multi-physics coupling, multiscale experimental and monitoring techniques, and multiscale numerical modeling methods.

To ensure high-quality discussions and interactions, the workshop will be limited to approximately 150 participants.