Setting the Benchmark for Geotechnical Excellence in the Middle East

Now entering its third consecutive year, the Deep Foundations & Underground Infrastructure MENA Conference (DFUI 2026) has solidified its position as the region’s most influential platform for advancing geotechnical excellence and underground construction innovation. Returning on 4–5 May 2026 in Dubai, the conference continues to unite project owners, engineering consultants, contractors, solution providers, and policymakers to address the increasingly complex subsurface challenges shaping the Middle East’s infrastructure landscape.

As the region accelerates groundbreaking megaprojects, ranging from metro and rail expansions to large-scale tunneling works, utility corridors, water drainage systems, and next-generation industrial zones; the need for robust, data-driven, and future-ready deep foundation solutions has never been more critical.

The 3rd Annual DFUI Conference offers unparalleled opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies, share real-world case studies, and engage in high-level discussions on design, safety, risk mitigation, digital transformation, and geotechnical engineering best practices tailored to the MENA region’s demanding soil conditions. 

Event Objectives – DFUI 2026

  • Strengthen regional capability by promoting resilient underground infrastructure essential for national giga-projects.

  • Create the region's leading platform driving technical excellence and collaboration in deep foundations and underground infrastructure.

  • Showcase transformative geotechnical insights from mega-projects to elevate design quality and reduce project risk.

  • Highligh cutting-edge soil improvement, digital geotechnics, and AI innovations that unlock commercial and operational value.