The Austrian Society for Geomechanics is pleased to invite you to the 15^th International ISRM Congress 2023 entitled “Challenges in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering”,
which will be held in conjunction with the 72^nd Geomechanics Colloquium in Salzburg.

The International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM) was founded in Salzburg in 1962 as an extension of the so-called “Salzburg Circle” around Prof. Leopold Müller.
The Geomechanics Colloquium in Salzburg, held since 1951, has always been a perfect meeting point for scientists and practitioners.
The success of the event is reflected not only in the fact that it has been held continuously for over seventy years, but also in the impressive number of participants, constantly exceeding 1000.

We have spared no effort to offer you an exciting and scientifically high-quality program.
Workshops are held prior to the symposium, and we also organize excursions to important construction sites for you.

Salzburg is known worldwide for its beautiful old town, surrounded by the wonderful alpine landscape of Austria. No less famous is Salzburg for its outstanding musical events
and as the birthplace of Mozart, who spent a large part of his life in Salzburg, the “stage of the world”.

Traditionally, a chamber concert is organized for the conference participants.
The program for accompanying persons will include city tours as well as excursions to scenic and interesting places in the Salzburg area.