World Sustainable Built Environment conference 2026 – 10-12 June Melbourne, Australia
CIB members are invited to participate in the World Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2026 (WSBE26), a leading international event bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders working to advance sustainability across the built environment.
Taking place 10–12 June 2026 in Melbourne, Australia, WSBE26 will provide a global platform for sharing research, practical solutions, and innovative approaches to addressing the pressing sustainability challenges facing buildings, infrastructure, and cities. Melbourne will host the event, known for its progressive sustainability policies and pioneering green building initiatives.
Theme: Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals – Who, What and How?
As the global community approaches the end of the 2015–2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, WSBE26 aims to explore what comes next. The conference will focus on identifying the actors, strategies, technologies and collaborations required to accelerate the transition to a sustainable built environment worldwide.
Why attend?
WSBE26 will bring together leading experts and stakeholders from academia, industry, and government to exchange knowledge and drive practical change across the sector. The conference will:
- Showcase cutting-edge research and innovation in sustainable construction and urban development
- Address critical global challenges affecting the built environment, including climate change, resource efficiency and urban resilience
- Provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and networking
- Explore emerging technologies, policies and frameworks that can support sustainable development at building, city and regional scales.
Topics and discussion areas
The conference programme will explore a wide range of themes relevant to the future of the built environment, including:
- Decarbonisation and net-zero strategies
- Circular economy and whole-life carbon assessment
- Digital innovation and AI in the built environment
- Governance, policy and regulatory frameworks
- Equity, education and inclusive sustainable development.
A global forum for collaboration
WSBE26 is part of the long-running World Sustainable Built Environment (WSBE) conference series, one of the most significant global scientific and technical gatherings focused on sustainable development in the built environment. The 2026 conference is expected to attract over 1,000 international delegates to exchange knowledge and share practical solutions for more sustainable cities and infrastructure.
Find out more
Members interested in attending, presenting research, or learning more about the programme can visit the official conference website: https://www.wsbe26.org/
