June 15–19, 2026

Technical Programme

Scope and topics

With the congress motto “Structural Concrete 2050: Towards Carbon Neutrality, AI Design, and Robotic Construction,” we invite delegates to submit papers that will help shape the future of structural concrete.

Topics can include recent advancements in materials for structural concrete, innovative construction and prefabrication methods, new tools for design and analysis, novel approaches for existing concrete structures, cutting-edge projects, and noteworthy case studies, as well as recently approved or ongoing work related to codes, standards, pre-norms, and guidelines for concrete structures.

Topic 1: Materials for Structural Concrete

  1. Eco-efficient and low-carbon concretes
  2. High-performance concrete
  3. Advanced materials
  4. Materials’ durability
  5. FRP reinforcements
  6. Reinforcing steel
  7. Prestressing materials and systems
 

Topic 2: Construction and Prefabrication

  1. Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
  2. Automation in concrete industry
  3. Other new technologies
  4. Reuse and circularity
  5. Composite structures

Topic 3: Design & Analysis

  1. AI-supported design
  2. BIM and Digital twins
  3. Life cycle based design
  4. Structural resilience and robustness
  5. Seismic design
  6. Numerical modelling for design
  7. Experimental testing for design

Topic 4: Existing Concrete Structures

  1. Assessment
  2. Maintenance, protection and repair
  3. Strengthening
  4. Seismic retrofitting
  5. SHM – Structural health monitoring

Topic 5: Projects, Works and Case Studies

  1. Buildings
  2. Bridges
  3. Off-shore structures
  4. Dams
  5. Tunnels
  6. Other special structures

Topic 6: Codes, standards, pre-norms & guidelines

  1. fib ModelCode 2020
  2. New codes
  3. New standards
  4. Pre-normative documents
  5. Technical Guidelines

Keynote Speakers

Jose M. Adam
Universitat Politècnica de València

 

Designing robust building structures

Jose M. Adam is Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de València – UPV. He and his team perform research in the field of structural engineering, always aiming to improve the resilience of buildings and bridges. He is an experimental researcher, and his research has always been associated with ambitious experimental campaigns, including many on full-scale structures. Prof. Adam is a founding partner of the spin-off company Calsens, Editor-in-Chief of Construction and Building Materials, and holder of two ERC Grants for the amount of €2.6 million. One of his research works was featured on the cover of Nature magazine.

Links: Personal/Institutional Webpage | Scopus Profile

Geert De Schutter

Magnel-Vandepitte Laboratory, Ghent University

Active rheology control for 3D Concrete printing

Geert De Schutter is a Research Professor of Concrete Technology and Head of the Department of Structural Engineering and Building Materials at Ghent University, Belgium. He is an RILEM Honorary Member, ACI Fellow, and ERC Advanced Grant holder for the SmartCast project. Prof. De Schutter has served as Technical Director of the Magnel-Vandepitte Laboratory and was RILEM Director of Development (2009–2014). He is a laureate of several prestigious awards and has held visiting professorships in Japan, France, China, and Belgium. His research focuses on concrete technology, rheology, durability, and microstructure development, with over 700 scientific publications.

Links: Personal/Institutional Webpage | Scopus Profile

Technical Visit

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Students' Competition

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Call for Special Sessions

The organization of special sessions addressing relevant topics in the scope of Structural Concrete are most welcome. The total duration of each Special Session must not exceed 90 minutes. Special Sessions can be organized in two alternative formats:

    1. Six regular presentations of 12 minutes (+ 3 minutes Q&A)

    2. Any other format, that must be pre-approved by the Organizing Committee, with a total duration not exceeding 90 minutes.

If you are interested in organizing a Special Session as part of the 7th fib Congress, Lisbon 2026, please complete the form below and submit your proposal via e-mail to info@fiblisbon2026.pt by 30th June 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, originality, and alignment with the congress theme and topics. Please note that the list of authors and the corresponding titles of the presentations must be included in each Special Session proposal.

The Special Session Proposal form can be downloaded here.

If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact the Organizing Committee.