Every four years, the Asian Regional Conferences (ARCs) are held following a bidding and voting process among member nations. The 17th Asian Regional Conference, hosted by the Kazakhstan Geotechnical Society, took place from August 14th to 18th, 2023, at the Hilton Astana Hotel in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. 

Under the theme "Smart Geotechnics for Smart Societies," the conference drew over 600 attendees, including scientists and experts from 90 countries, notably influential figures from leading construction hubs in Asia such as Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Turkey, and India. With 26 countries in the Asian Region and the ARC happening only once every four years, many countries miss out on the chance to host the conference. 

In light of this fact, a new series called Geotech Asia, to be held once every four years between the Asian Regional Conferences, was proposed. During the 17th ARC, the idea for Geotech Asia was introduced, and India was chosen to host the inaugural event in 2025.