IABSE

08/06/2026

Early bird registration is now open for the IABSE Congress Incheon 2026!

Register Today!
https://www.iabse.org/Incheon2026/registration

You are invited to register for the IABSE Congress Incheon 2026, taking place in Incheon, Republic of Korea, from 16 to 18 September 2026. Early bird rates are available until 30 June 2026.

Theme:
“Structural Engineering Towards Evolution and Hyper-Expansion.”
This anticipated event will bring together leading experts, innovators, and practitioners from around the globe to share knowledge, explore cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate on solutions that are shaping the future for the betterment of the profession and huma
nity worldwide.

Highlights:
• Keynote lectures from internationally recognised experts in structural engineering and infrastructure.
• 24 special sessions covering cutting-edge topics such as AI, digital transformation, sustainability, resilience, structural health monitoring, offshore wind structures, and advanced materials.
• Young Engineers Programme supporting the next generation of structural engineering professionals through dedicated activities and networking.
• Technical Tours in South Korea, offering participants the opportunity to visit landmark infrastructure and engineering projects, including major cable-supported bridges, advanced transport systems, urban development projects, and innovative smart infrastructure sites in and around Incheon and Seoul.
• Hosted in Incheon, Republic of Korea, a leading global hub for innovation, smart city development, and advanced infrastructure.

Why register early?

Early Bird registration offers reduced fees and helps you secure your participation well in advance. It also gives you more flexibility in planning travel and accommodation at better rates, while ensuring access to key sessions and networking opportunities.

05/06/2026

🌍 Calling all young engineers!

Are you ready to showcase your research, thesis, or engineering project on an international stage? The 2026 Young Engineers events are now accepting submissions!

📍 12th Young Engineers' Symposium (YES 2026)
🗓️ 1 October 2026
📌 Lucerne, Switzerland
📄 Call for Papers Deadline: 12 July 2026
Further details: http://www.ivbh.ch/1/yes/home/

📍 9th Young Engineers Colloquium (YEC 2026)
🗓️ 13–14 November 2026
📌 Stuttgart, Germany
📄 Call for Papers Deadline: 17 July 2026
Further details: https://www.iabse.de/yec2026/call-for-papers/

These events offer an excellent opportunity to present your work, connect with fellow engineers, exchange ideas with industry professionals and researchers, and gain international exposure. Whether you're a student, researcher, or early-career professional, this is your chance to contribute to the future of civil engineering and share your achievements with a global audience.
For more information, please visit: https://www.iabse.org/Young-Engineers

Submit your application and take the next step in your engineering journey today!

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Am 1. Oktober 2026 findet das 12. Young Engineers' Symposium (YES) an der Hochschule Luzern statt. Junge Bauingenieurinnen und Bauingenieure aus der ganzen Schweiz und darüber hinaus finden sich in Luzern ein, um ihre ersten Projekte und Abschlussarbeiten zu präsentieren und sich in einem inspirie...

04/06/2026

IABSE National Groups: Ecuador and Brazil

IABSE Ecuador recently took part in two meaningful initiatives that promoted collaboration and knowledge sharing within the engineering community.

On May 19, 2026, IABSE Ecuador collaborated to organise a special talk by retired NASA engineer and project manager Tony Kim at Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Then, on May 21, 2026, representatives from the Ecuadorian and Brazilian National Groups met at the Outec offices to exchange experiences and explore future collaborations within IABSE.

For more information, please visit: https://www.iabse.org/Ecuador

Together, we continue to connect professionals, students, and researchers worldwide. 🌎🤝

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29/05/2026

Thank you for being part of the IABSE Symposium Copenhagen 2026!

Held from 21 – 24 April 2026 at the Tivoli Congress Center in Copenhagen, the symposium brought together 467 participants from around the world, including 109 Young Engineers and 28 exhibitors, under the theme “Bridging Advanced Technologies – Structural Innovation.”

The event featured keynote lectures, technical sessions, panel discussions, networking activities, and engaging Young Engineers events, creating a valuable platform for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the field of structural engineering.
For more information, please visit: https://iabse.org/Newsletter

A heartfelt thank you to the Organising Committee, Scientific Committee, speakers, volunteers, and all participants who contributed to the success of this memorable event.

We look forward to seeing you at the IABSE Congress Incheon 2026!

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26/05/2026

📢 Join us at the IABSE Congress Incheon 2026!

Under the theme “Structural Engineering Towards Evolution and Hyper-Expansion,” the congress will take place from 16–18 September 2026 in Incheon, Republic of Korea.

The three-day scientific programme will feature plenary and parallel sessions, keynote presentations from invited experts, and special sessions dedicated to focused topics in structural engineering.

🗓 Important Dates:
• Registration opens: 30 May 2026
• Early bird registration deadline: 30 June 2026
• IABSE Annual Meetings: 14–15 September 2026
• IABSE Congress Incheon 2026: 16–18 September 2026
For more information, please visit: https://www.iabse.org/Incheon2026

We look forward to welcoming engineers, researchers, and professionals from around the world for an engaging exchange of knowledge and innovation.

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26/05/2026

📢 IABSE Congress Milan 2027

The Italian National Group of IABSE, together with the Organising and Scientific Committees, invites you to the IABSE Congress Milan 2027, taking place from 1–3 September 2027 in Milan, Italy.

Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Structural Engineering – Human-Centered Design, Sustainability and Innovation,” the congress will highlight forward-looking research and practice in structural engineering, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and human-centered design.

The programme will feature opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration on emerging challenges in the built environment.

📌 Call for Special Session Proposals extended until 30 May 2026
Click here: https://www.iabse.org/Milan2027/technicalprogramme

The congress will be hosted at the Politecnico di Milano, in the iconic “Trifoglio” building designed by Giò Ponti and recently redeveloped under the guidance of Renzo Piano.
For more information, visit: https://www.iabse.org/Milan2027/event/

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23/05/2026

Shaping the Future of Structural Engineering: Human-Centred Design, Sustainability and Innovation.
Call for Special Sessions by 30 May 2026!

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Topics
- Structural analysis and modelling
- Safety and reliability of structures
- Structural dynamics and performance-based engineering
- Design and management of bridges and large-scale infrastructure systems.

Particular attention will be given to issues related to infrastructure resilience, disaster risk mitigation, and adaptation to climate change and extreme events.

The IABSE Congress Milan 2027 will provide an international forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience among researchers, practitioners, infrastructure owners and policymakers involved in structural and bridge engineering. Consistent with IABSE's mission to advance structural engineering practice while addressing technical, economic, environmental, aesthetic, and social dimensions. The Congress aims to promote dialogue between academia and industry, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and stimulate discussion on emerging challenges facing the built environment.

Through technical sessions, keynote lectures, special sessions and networking opportunities, the Congress will encourage the dissemination of new ideas, innovative solutions and best practices that contribute to the safe, sustainable and resilient development and management of infrastructure systems.

21/05/2026

Theme: Structural Failures – Causes, Investigation, Resilience, Mitigation & Standardisation

Submit your abstract: Deadline is 30 May, 2026!
https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirect=%2Fstages%2F81844%2Fsubmitter

Call for Abstract:
https://www.iabse.org/Guwahati2027/technicalprogramme

Main topics are:

• Causes of Structural Failures
• Investigation Methodologies
• Building Resilience
• Mitigation Strategies
• Standardisation and Codes

18/05/2026

🌎 🌎 Let’s take a step back and rethink how climate change impacts the resilience of our infrastructure.

Last Month, on the 28th of April 2026, the IABSE Ecuador National Group organized the virtual webinar “Results of the Research Project: CIRCA (Concrete Infrastructure Resilience in Climate-Adaptive Americas Initiative)” delivered by Estefanía Cervantes and Ingrid Rocío Irreño. Click here for the video recording with English subtitles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVHUHk98wpg

The webinar examined climate-adaptive approaches for evaluating the vulnerability of reinforced concrete bridges, emphasising the influence of climate scenarios on structural deterioration and resilience.
Read here for further information: https://www.iabse.org/Ecuador

We also have a survey from Task Group 6.6, on Carbon Footprint of Bridge and Infrastructure Construction Projects.
Take part and share your opinion!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWKr1iVEtz9ZWv0yU0lAhnS94vkotLNlFrczz_0T_s0WVlpw/viewform

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18/05/2026

Join us for the seminar “The Future of Reinforced Concrete: GFRP Rebar” organized by the Spanish Group of IABSE and the School of Building Construction - UPM.

The seminar will be delivered by Paolo Casadei, Engineer in the Composites Division of Owens Corning, and will explore the future applications and innovations of GFRP rebar in reinforced concrete.
Further information: https://www.iabse.org/Spain

📅 21 May 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m.
📍 Lecture Hall, School of Building Construction - UPM Avda. Juan de Herrera 6, 28040 Madrid, Spain

The seminar is free of charge and will be delivered in Spanish.
To register, please email [email protected] with your full name, email address, and institutional affiliation.

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