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Call for entries extended! Submission of abstracts for technical papers for Slope Stability 2026 is extended until October 30

The deadline for submitting abstracts for technical papers for the international conference Slope Stability 2026 (SS2026) has been extended until Thursday, October 30, the Organizing Committee announced. Slope Stability, one of the world's leading mining slope competitions, is organized by the Large Open Pit Project (LOP) and supported in Peru by the Peruvian Society of Geoengineering and the Institute of Mining Engineers of Peru (IIMP). Approved technical papers will be published in the Slope Stability 2026 Proceedings and/or may be presented orally or through posters at the event, which will be held for the first time in Peru, from October 26 to 29 of next year, at the Lima Convention Center, in the district of San Borja. This edition's thematic axes will address climate change in the mining industry; mine closure; rockfall; slope stability in weak and hard rocks; machine learning, artificial intelligence, and the implementation of new technologies; geo-education and training; slope monitoring, instrumentation, and risk management; rock mass characterization and data uncertainty, among others. Expectations The Slope Stability 2026 Technical Committee emphasized that this year's edition expects to receive around 500 abstracts and that submissions must be made in English only. Abstracts must contain appropriate information such as description, application, results, conclusions, and technical contributions. The event expects to bring together young students, geotechnicians, researchers, educators, scientists, and other professionals from the global mining industry from Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Mexico, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. It should be noted that after abstracts are accepted, authors must submit a draft and a final version of their technical work via email to programaslopestability2026@speg.org.pe. Presentations will be in person, either orally or as a poster, as determined by the Organizing Committee. For more information about the event, registration, and participation and business opportunities, you can visit the official website https://www.slopestability2026.com/

Asia Culture Center Foundation, ‘ACC X Music Festival’ to be held in Gwangju, South Korea from August 29 to 31

Asia Culture Center Foundation (President Myung-kyu Kim, hereinafter referred to as the “Center Foundation”) will hold the “ACC X Music Festival” for three days from August 29 to 31 at the National Asia Culture Center Arts Theater in Gwangju, South Korea. Musicians and festival officials who celebrated the new birth of the festival gathered together to wish for the success of the “ACC X Music Festival.”

Chris Madsen Named Managing Director of LPGA Asia-Pacific Region

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2025) – The LPGA today announced the appointment of Chris Madsen as Managing Director of the LPGA’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region. Madsen will oversee all LPGA business operations across the APAC region, including partnerships, events and strategic development. Chris Madsen (Photo by LPGA) A seasoned sports executive, Madsen brings more than a decade of experience in global sports, entertainment and lifestyle brands. He has held senior leadership positions with Nike, Chelsea Football Club and SpoTV (Eclat Media), managing multimillion-dollar budgets and leading teams throughout Southeast Asia, India and the broader APAC region. Most recently, Madsen led business development for SpoTV in Southeast Asia, where he launched a pioneering badminton initiative and oversaw rebranding efforts, production and commercial strategy. Prior to that, he served as Sports Marketing Director for Nike in Southeast Asia and India, managing a portfolio of more than 300 athletes, clubs and federations. He played a key role in developing campaigns that elevated brand presence and supported the growth of women’s sports. Earlier in his career, Madsen spent more than a decade at Chelsea Football Club, where he served as Head of Region, APAC. In that role, he led commercial partnerships and managed the club’s image rights strategy. He also previously held a commercial development position at London Irish Rugby Club. “We are thrilled to welcome Chris to the LPGA,” said Interim LPGA Commissioner Liz Moore. “Asia is central to the LPGA’s identity, not only because of the events we host there, but also because of the many world-class players from the region and our global corporate partners based there. While many sports and entertainment properties strive to be global, the LPGA is truly global – reflected in our schedule, our athletes and our fanbase. Chris brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the region, making him the ideal leader to drive our strategic efforts across Asia and the Pacific.” “It’s an incredible honor to join the LPGA, an organization with unmatched global recognition in women’s sports,” said Madsen. “The LPGA’s legacy has been built over generations, and I’m proud to help continue that growth in one of its most vital and dynamic regions.” The LPGA Tour returns to Asia in October with five events across four countries and regions, including the biennial Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, which will be contested in the Republic of Korea from Oct. 23–26.