Rocscience User Group Meet Kazakhstan, 2024

Objectives of the meet-up

• Community Building: We aimed to create a platform for our users in Kazakhstan and surrounding regions to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
• Feedback for Development: We wanted to gather valuable insights from our users to understand their pain points and wishlist items, which will guide future product development and improvements.
• Knowledge Sharing: We wanted to promote the exchange of ideas and solutions that can drive better outcomes in geotechnical projects across the region.

Event highlights

• User Experience Sharing: Participants shared their experiences of using Rocscience tools for various applications. This meet-up aimed to foster a collaborative environment where users could learn from each other and discuss best practices.
• Research Paper Presentations: Attendees were encouraged to present research papers highlighting how Rocscience tools have benefited their projects. This was a chance to showcase innovative applications and contribute to the collective knowledge base.
• Expert Insights: The event featured Rocscience representatives from IDM Service, with Dr. Thamer Yacoub (CEO and President of Rocscience) and Dr. Reginald Hammah (Chief Scientific Officer of Rocscience) in attendance. Their presence underscored the importance of this meeting and provided a unique opportunity to engage with Rocscience's leadership.
• Technical Course: Following the user-group meeting, there was be a four-day technical course on "Modelling of Surface and Underground Mine Excavation." This intensive course was designed to deepen your understanding and enhance your skills in using Rocscience tools for complex geotechnical modeling.