More than 90 participants representing over 50 organizations from 8 countries gathered in Bali, Indonesia, for the Geosolutions Asia–Australia Summit 2026, bringing together customers, partners, consultants, and industry leaders to explore the future of geotechnical and geospatial monitoring technologies. 

The summit also marked several important milestones, including the Geosolutions Biennial User Conference, the celebration of 10 years of Geotechnical Specialist Services (GSS), and the launch of GroundProbe's next-generation monitoring solution. 

Learning from the Past to Shape the Future 

The theme of this year's summit was "Redefining the Future of Monitoring Technologies." 

But before looking ahead, attendees were reminded of a simple idea shared during the opening technology update: 

"If you want to know the future, look at the past." 

Over the past 25 years, geotechnical monitoring has evolved from a single radar experiment into a connected ecosystem of technologies, services, and expertise that helps mining operations manage risk more effectively than ever before. 

The journey from the first slope stability radar deployments to today's integrated monitoring ecosystems demonstrates how innovation, customer collaboration, and operational experience continue to drive the industry forward. 

Real Challenges, Real Solutions 

Throughout the summit, customer case studies took centre stage. 

Industry practitioners shared practical experiences and lessons learned from monitoring programs across diverse mining environments. Topics ranged from integrating InSAR and radar monitoring for back-analysis of waste dump failures, to using real-time monitoring systems for failure prediction and geotechnical risk management. 

A recurring theme emerged from every presentation: monitoring is no longer just about collecting data. It is about transforming information into actionable insights that enable safer and more confident operational decisions. 

The event also featured poster presentations from leading mining companies, providing additional opportunities for knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer discussions among geotechnical professionals. 

Next-Generation Monitoring in Action 

One of the most anticipated moments of the summit was the launch of GroundProbe's next-generation solution, including MonitorIQ® Next. 

During the live demonstration, the radar was successfully deployed in just 1 minute and 58 seconds, showcasing a significant advancement in operational efficiency and ease of deployment. 

Attendees were particularly impressed by how many of the new capabilities directly reflected customer feedback gathered over years of operational use. Faster deployment, streamlined workflows, intuitive controls, and enhanced integration capabilities reinforced the message that innovation is most effective when driven by real customer needs. 

The Future is Connected 

Across presentations, demonstrations, and panel discussions, a common vision emerged: 

More integration. More intelligence. More collaboration. 

From radar, InSAR, and geotechnical instrumentation to AI-driven analytics and integrated monitoring platforms, the future of monitoring is increasingly connected and data-driven. 

The summit also highlighted the growing importance of collaboration across technologies and organizations. This was reflected in discussions around integrated monitoring ecosystems, multi-sensor data environments, and strategic partnerships designed to provide customers with more comprehensive decision-support capabilities. 

Technology May Detect the Change. People Make the Difference. 

Yet despite rapid technological advancement, one message resonated throughout the event: 

Technology may detect the change. People make the difference. 

Sensors can detect movement. Software can analyse data. Algorithms can generate alerts. 

But they do not make decisions. 

People do. 

The future of monitoring is not about replacing human expertise. It is about empowering geotechnical teams, engineers, and operational leaders with better information, delivered faster and with greater confidence. 

So, do we really define the future of monitoring technologies? 

Perhaps the better answer is this: 

We redefine the future when technology and people work together to make safer, smarter decisions. 

As the summit concluded, attendees left with new insights, stronger industry connections, and a shared vision for the future, one where technology, expertise, and collaboration continue to transform how risk is understood and managed across the mining industry.