COSVARD
2025-12-15 - 2025-12-16
The 8th International Conference on Smart Villages and Rural Development (COSVARD 2025) is being organised by the Smart Villages Lab (SVL) at The University of Melbourne.
The conference will include the Joint Symposium on Construction in Developing Countries (CIB W107) and Social Value in the Built Environment (TG127) to be held on Wednesday 17 December 2025 (GMT 9:30 am – GMT 4:00 pm). This event is free to attend and will be held in a hybrid format, offering both online and in person participation options.
The in-person component will take place immediately after the 8th International Conference on Smart Villages and Rural Development (COSVARD 2025). Hosted at SASTRA Deemed University in the historic city of Thanjavur, India.
Registration link – https://unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__HVZPEwxR0GURhEDv8KtQg#/registration

President's seminar series - Passive Energy Conservation Measures:
2026-02-03 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)

CIB W120 – Rebuilding Right: Professionalism and Ethics Amidst Post-Disaster Chaos
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

President's seminar series - AI – More Questions than Answers!
2026-02-24 21:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Melbourne)

AI in AEC 2026
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-19 | Helsinki, Finland
March 18-19, 2026, Helsinki, Finland & Virtual
The world’s first conference series focused on artificial intelligence in the built environment returns in March 2026!
AI in AEC 2026 brings together AI experts, industry professionals, researchers, and thought leaders to explore the future of artificial intelligence in architecture, engineering, and construction. Whether you’re developing AI solutions or seeking to implement them in practice, this is the premier platform to connect, share, and shape what’s next.
In 2025, the event welcomed over 320 participants from 32 countries, receiving outstanding feedback, with average ratings above 4 out of 5 for several consecutive years.

RILEM Spring Convention
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Campus Tweekerken, Ghent, Belgium
We are delighted to invite you to the beautiful city of Ghent, Belgium, for an inspiring and enriching week dedicated to the latest advancements in construction materials and sustainable building practices. From April 13-17,2026, join us to explore groundbreaking research, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and network with leading experts and professionals from around the globe.
The 2026 convention promises a diverse program featuring keynote speeches, technical sessions, and interactive workshops, all designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of construction. Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, or industry leader, the RILEM Spring Convention 2026 offers a unique opportunity to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of sustainable infrastructure. We look forward to welcoming you to Ghent and making this convention a memorable and impactful experience for all attendees.

IABSE Symposium Copenhagen 2026
2026-04-21 - 2026-04-24 | Copenhagen, Denmark

CIB Board Meeting
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-27 | Helsinki, Finland

CIB- General Assembly Meeting
2026-06-09 | Virtual

WSBE26 Beyond the Sustainable Development Goals: Who, What and How?
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-12 | Melbourne, Australia
World Sustainable Built Environment conference 2026 – 10-12 June Melbourne, Australia
Bringing together the best expertise and the latest research will support sustainable development and management of the built environment at all scales. We are excited to showcase our cutting-edge research and development and to encourage innovative thinking to address these critical issues. The City of Melbourne, known for its iconic green buildings and pioneering energy efficiency regulations, will provide a fitting backdrop for this global event.
As we approach WSBE26, there is a growing need to plan beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline of 2015-2030. This conference provides an opportunity to take stock and move from inaction to action, addressing important challenges such as the triple planetary crises. We aim to chart a new course for humanity, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and accelerating solutions for both the Global North and the Global South.

fib International Symposium on Conceptual Design of Concrete Structures
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19 | Lisbon, Portugal

TG97 - Nature-Based Solutions - Annual in-person Gathering
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24 | Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
17th International Conference on the Durability of Building Materials and Components (XVII DBMC)
TG97 – Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilient Buildings and Communities

W121 - Offsite Construction - Transforming Construction with Offsite-Methods and Technologies conference
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-20
W121 – Offsite Construction
Location: Northumbria University/University of New Brunswick

Transforming Construction with Offsite Methods and Technologies (TCOT 2026)
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-20 | Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

CIB W062 Maribor 2026
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-20 | Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia

RILEM Annual Week
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-12 | University of Nairobi, Kenya
80th RILEM Annual Week & RILEM International Conference

Organisation
• Organiser: Prof. Silvester Abuodha
• Co-organiser: Dr. Wolfram Schmidt
• Co-organiser: Dr. Joseph Mwiti
General topics
• Concrete technology:

Binder technology
Chemical admixtures
Rheology
Hydration
Mechanical properties
Durability
Structural design

• Bio-based, renewable and recyclable concrete constituents
• Asphalt and infrastructure materials
• Timber and bio-based construction technologies
• Hybrid construction and materials and structural synergies
• Vernacular 2.0 and soil based techniques
• Circular economy
• Sustainability and low carbon materials technologies
• Life cycle assessment
• Regulations and policies
• GLOBE

16th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering
2026-09-09 - 2026-09-11 | Vienna, Austria

IASS Annual Symposium 2026
2026-09-14 - 2026-09-18 | OGR Officine Grandi Riparazioni, Turin, Italy
Contact:

Amadeo Manuello Bertetto manuellobertetto@polito.it
Francesco Marmo marmo@unina.it
Andrea Micheletti micheletti@ing.uniroma2.it
Stefano Gabriele gabriele@uniroma3.it

European scientific conference on steel and composite structures
2026-09-16 - 2026-09-18 | Cracow, Poland

CIB Board Meeting
2026-11-09 - 2026-11-13 | Wellington, New Zealand

CIB- General Assembly Meeting
2027-05-11 - 2027-05-19 | Virtual
Dates:

11th May 2027
12th May 2027
18th May 2027
19th May 2027

CIB World Building Congress
2028-05-21 - 2028-05-26 | Beijing, China
