Three National Groups presented excellent proposals to host the 16th ISRM International Congress on Rock Mechanics in Beijing, China, in Christchurch, New Zealand and in Seoul, Korea. The Council selected the Korean proposal. The Congress will take place 17-23 October 2027.

The National Groupof India presented an excellent proposal to host the 2024 ISRM International Symposium in New Delhi. Being the only application received for this year, the Council approved it by acclamation.