CIB

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

W117 - Performance Measurement in Construction - Workshop
2025-12-09 | Savannah, GA, United States
W117 – Performance Measurement in Construction

W056 - Sandwich Panels
2025-12-03 | RWTH Aachen University, Germany
48th meeting CIB W056 / ECCS TC7 TWG7.9 Joint Committee
W056 – Sandwich Panels (joint-CIB-ECCS Commission)

Green + Digital + Intelligent Built Environments – CfP
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-03 | Auckland, New Zealand
GDI2025 will convene global thought leaders, researchers, and industry pioneers to explore the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and technology in shaping the built environment of tomorrow on 1–3 December 2025 in| Auckland, New Zealand. The International Conference of Green + Digital + Intelligent Built Environments has issued a call for papers.
Conference Themes and Streams
GDI 2025 invites submissions that align with our diverse and forward-thinking streams, including:

Green Built Environments – Advancing sustainable design, energy efficiency, and climate resilience.
Digital Transformation in the Built Environment – Exploring digital twins, AI, IoT, and automation in design and construction.
Advanced Design Technologies – Showcasing generative design, robotics, and material optimization.
Human-Centric and Inclusive Design – Focusing on neuroarchitecture, sensory-driven spaces, and digital ethics.
Future-Ready Smart Cities – Addressing urban mobility, digital governance, and equitable urban development.

8th Smart Building / Smart Construction Innovation World Cup
2025-11-26 - 2025-11-27 | Munich, Germany
Are you a startup, scaleup, or SME in the areas of construction, smart building, proptech, or BIM? Don’t miss the chance to submit your solution to the 8th Smart Building / Smart Construction Innovation World Cup® at no charge. The Top 40 Techpreneurs will have the opportunity to present their solutions on the BIM World MUNICH stage, Europe´s leading platform for the digitalization of the construction, real estate and facility management industries.
The construction industry is increasingly required to drive innovation to meet the rising demands for sustainability, efficiency, and digitalization. Open innovation and collaboration with startups are key to advancing this progress. Together with our partners Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Bau, BIM World MUNICH, we are calling all startups, scale-ups, and SMEs to submit their solutions in 4 main categories: Planning, Construction, Operations of Building and Infrastructure, and Environment. This is your chance to demonstrate how you are shaping the future of the industry and fostering a circular economy.
Benefits of participating

Access the global Innovation World Cup® Series network
Present at the pitch & award ceremony at BIM World MUNICH 2025, Europe’s leading platform for the digital transformation of the AEC industry
Connect with the BIM World ecosystem, featuring key players and sector experts
Network with investors and tech experts
Free marketing packages and media publicity at a global level
Receive advice from international experts to advance your business development
Free speaking slots at further international tech events
Placement on the Hall of Fame of the Innovation World Cup®

More information and registration:
Innovation World Cup® Series – Smart Building / Smart Construction
Participation is free of charge.

CIB Officers Committee Meeting
2025-11-25, 2025-09-30 | Virtual

Sustainable Built Environment SBE) Conference Series
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-27 | Trondheim, Norway
The SBE Conference Series, of which CIB is a partner, is the leading global platform, and one of the longest-running, for scientific and technical exchange on sustainable development and management of the built environment. It brings together top experts and the latest research and innovation to drive sustainability at every scale, from local communities to global initiatives, engaging all stakeholders across the built environment value chain. Whether addressing local or international challenges, SBE fosters collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders worldwide.

W116 – Smart and Sustainable Built Environments
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-05 | Lille, France

CIB Board Meeting
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

IASS Annual Symposium 2025
2025-10-27 - 2025-10-31 | Palacio de Minería, Mexico City, Mexico
Contact:

Juan Ignacio del Cueto juanidelcueto@gmail.com
Juan Gerardo Oliva jgos@unam.mx

Sustainable Built Environment SBE) Conference Series
2025-10-22 - 2025-10-24 | Seville, Spain

RILEM Youth Symposium (RYS2025)
2025-10-20 - 2025-10-21 | Virtual
This dynamic event is tailored for emerging researchers, PhD students, and professionals in the early stages of their careers. The target audience includes individuals under 35 years of age and those enrolled in a university degree program (Master’s or Ph.D.), regardless of age.
The symposium covers a diverse range of topics, including the processing, characterization, and advanced manufacturing of building materials; deterioration and durability; structural performance; and the environmental impact evaluations. The symposium encompasses both conventional and non-conventional building materials. These include concrete and cementitious materials, masonry, timber, bio- and earth-based composites, bamboo, polymers and innovative low-carbon materials applied in construction. All topics related to the themes of RILEM Technical Committees are also included.
This symposium offers a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to showcase their work. It provides a chance to connect with peers worldwide, interact with senior RILEM members who are world-wide renowned experts, and gain recognition for your work through the Best Paper Award, the Best Presentation Award, and the Best Poster Award.
To maximize reach and impact, the symposium will be held fully online, registration and participation are free of charge, but RILEM membership is required to submit a contribution*. Participation as an audience member is free, but online registration is required (registration link will be shared at a later stage). Representation from all the RILEM regions is strongly encouraged.
The time chosen to facilitate worldwide participation is 12:00 – 15:00 UTC, on the 20th and 21st of October 2025.
Contact: rys2025.info@gmail.com
*RILEM membership: Please, check out https://www.rilem.net/membership.
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International Conference on Seismic design of steel structures and retrofit for a resilient future
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-17 | Istanbul, Turkey

W117 - Performance Measurement in Construction - Publication of Journal
2025-10-01 | Virtual

Sustainable Built Environment SBE) Conference Series
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-25 | Tokyo, Japan

Sustainable Built Environment SBE) Conference Series
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-19 | Prague, Czech Republic

iBEE 2025 Future Facing Learning: Digital, AI and Skills
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-12 | London, United Kingdom
iBEE 2025, taking place on 11–12 September in collaboration with the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and the CIB W089.
Council of the Heads of Built Environment (CHOBE) are excited to invite you to iBEE 2025, taking place on 11–12 September 2025 at RICS Headquarters, Westminster, London. Hosted by the RICS in collaboration with the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and the CIB W089, this year’s event runs alongside the RICS Accredited Providers Conference—offering a unique space for collaboration in built environment education.
We are delighted to report that 80+ people have already signed up from HEI’s from both the UK and the USA as well as from industry. So this will be the perfect opportunity to catch up/ network, face to face with friends and colleagues from across the country. And of course it will be the perfect opportunity for us to share ideas, explore innovations, and shape the future of built environment education together.
If you haven’t yet signed up yet, here is the link to the Free Eventbrite site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-facing-learning-digital-ai-skills-tickets-1325040043439?aff=oddtdtcreator
Submission of proposals
We welcome all those involved in built environment teaching, learning and practice. Whether you’d like to just attend, present a 20-minute session, or lead an interactive 1-hour workshop, we’d love to hear from you! And so due to this interest we have decided to extend the deadline for the submission of proposals until 20th June.
You can see full details (with links to Eventbrite, the Announcement Flyer and Session Proposal Form) on the CHOBE website by clicking here: https://chobe.org.uk/ibee-2025/
Any questions? Contact Jane Wright at info@chobe.org.uk

W104 - Open Building Implementation- China OB Conference
2025-09-01 | Southeast University, China
W104 – Open Building Implementation

IABSE Congress Ghent 2025
2025-08-27 - 2025-08-29 | Belgium, Belgium
The International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) is delighted to be invited to Ghent, Belgium, for the IABSE Congress in August 2025 co-organized by the Dutch and Belgian groups of IABSE in co-operation with Ghent University.

50th Annual CIB W062 Conference
2025-08-24 08:00 - 2025-08-27 17:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Miami, FL, United States
The 50th Annual CIB W062 Conference is being held in Miami on 24-27th August 2025.
Each year the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction hosts a variety of conferences globally.
CIB W062 is the leading conference for cutting edge research surrounding water resources in the Built Environment. This Conference covers a variety of topics for Academic Institutions, Industry Research Groups, Practitioners, and Code Enforcement officials looking to showcase and observe the next generation of Plumbing Research.

RILEM Annual Week
2025-08-24 - 2025-08-29 | Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, Viet Nam
Contact: rilemweek2025@huce.edu.vn
