abstract submissions

The theme for Concrete 2027 is "A Concrete Future - Digital, Durable, Decarbonised".

The Concrete 2027 program is being developed around the theme ‘A Concrete Future – Digital, Durable, Decarbonised’ and will explore the below topics:
DIGITAL
  • Artificial Intelligence – AI
  • 3D Printing – Equipment, mix design and properties, materials testing, projects
  • BIM – Innovations and developments, projects
  • Digital Twins
  • Asset Management – Site inspection, monitoring
  • Data Management
  • Automation
  • Innovation in Concrete Materials
  • Concrete Design – Axial, bending, deformation, shear, torsion, models
  • Concrete Properties – Plastic properties, shrinkage, creep, strength, thermal properties, mix designs, early-age properties, cracking
  • High Performance Concrete – Mix designs, UHPC, composites, SCC, viscosity modified
  • Reinforcement – Steel reinforcement, GFRP, fibres, stressing tendons, other reinforcing
  • Standards and Codes – Development, updates
DURABLE
  • Asset and Maintenance Management – Inspection, monitoring, data management systems, residual and extending life
  • Durability – Modelling, design, monitoring, extended life
  • Multi Hazard Resistance – Seismic, fire, blast, cyclone, climate change
  • Inspection and Testing – Visual scanning, thermography, drones, onsite testing, thermal monitoring, innovative methods
DECARBONISED
  • Alkali Aggregate Concretes – Innovative research, practical applications, geopolymer, new pozzolans
  • Low Carbon Concrete – Carbon footprint, carbon zero targets
  • Carbon Neutral Concrete – Lifecycle analysis, calculation carbon emissions, carbon neutral design, new cements
  • Innovative Concrete Materials – Novel reinforcement, novel composites
  • Sustainability – Repurpose, reuse, recycle, waste materials use
MAJOR PROJECTS & CASE STUDIES
  • Major Projects
  • Case Studies
  • Buildings and Infrastructure – Design, inspections, maintenance, defects, compliance and certification, bridges, tunnels, basements, roads, water infrastructure, marine infrastructure
  • Precast, Prefabricated and Modular Concrete
  • Repair, Restoration and Retrofit – Materials, methods, historic structures, strengthening, sustainability/LCA

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Key Dates

Abstract Submissions Open Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Abstract Submissions Close Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Abstract Author Notifications & Full Paper Submissions Open Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Full Paper Submissions Close Wednesday, 24 March 2027
Full Paper Author Notifications Mid June 2027
Author Registration Deadline Wednesday, 7 July 2027

Preparing to Submit an Abstract

All abstracts must be submitted online via the  Submission Portal by the deadline of Wednesday, 23 September 2026.  

  1. Abstracts must be submitted via the submission portal provided on the Concrete website.
  2. Abstracts should take the form of a total of 300 words (this is in relation to the abstract only. Title and Authors are in addition to the word limit).
  3. Authors are entered separately within the abstract submission portal and will format automatically to the required standard.
  4. Please ensure you use the abstract template provided.
  5. The abstract should briefly outline the key features, results and conclusions of the work in line with the selected theme.
  6. Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations spell out the name in full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation in parenthesis. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.
  7. Do not include tables, figures or photos.
  8. Abstracts must be free of typographical and grammatical errors.
  9. You will be asked to provide a short biography (up to 150 words) and photo with your submission for the presenting author.
  10. You will be asked to nominate your preference for digital poster or oral presentation.
  11. Please include degrees or professional titles (e.g. Dr, Prof., etc).

It is the author’s responsibility to ensure the title, author and affiliation details entered in the paper submission site are correct and exactly as they should be published on the abstract.

 
For authors whose abstracts are accepted, the next step will be to submit either a Full Paper or an Extended Abstract. Please see the submission options below:
  • Full Paper
  • Extended Abstract

At the time of submission, you will be asked to select your preferred mode of presentation. The final mode of your presentation will be selected by the Program Committee. Every effort will be made to honour poster only presentation requests.

Types of presentations:

  • Oral Presentation: A live presentation delivered during a scheduled session within the conference program, typically followed by a short Q&A.
  • Poster Presentation: A visual presentation displayed electronically, allowing attendees to view content at their convenience.
  1. Presenters must disclose any potential conflict of interest.
  2. The Organising Committee reserves the right to reject submitted abstracts and to reclassify abstracts submitted to a particular theme into a different theme.
  3. Abstracts must be submitted via the online abstract submission portal. Faxes, photocopies or emailed copies will not be accepted.
  4. You must receive the approval of all co-authors before including their names on the abstract.
  5. Abstracts will be reviewed after the submission deadline of Wednesday, 23 September 2026. Presenters are not permitted to modify their abstracts after this date.
  6. You may withdraw your abstract at any time and must be withdrawn in writing by emailing ciaconference@arinexgroup.com.

 

 

All presenters must agree to the following conditions when submitting an abstract:

  1. Abstracts will be made available in electronic format to meeting participants only.
  2. Abstracts will be made available to Conference delegates and CIA members post-Conference.
  3. Agree to pre-register for the meeting and pay the appropriate registration fee by the presenter pre-registration deadline of Wednesday, 7 July 2027. Failure to pre-register by this date will result in the following:
    – The abstract will be automatically withdrawn from the Online Abstract System.
    – The submitter will not be allowed to present their abstract at the Conference.
  4. Full papers will be required once the abstract is approved.

 

 

Each abstract will be assessed according to the following criteria:

  1. Clarity: Clarity of the paper with respect to its objectives, method, (expected) findings and their significance.
  2. Quality: Quality of the paper with respect to its significance and relevance to the conference themes.
  3. Anticipated interest to the conference attendees: Likely degree of interest in the paper to the conference attendees.

More information to come.

  1. How do I know if my abstract was successfully received? If there are any incomplete steps, you will not be able to submit your abstract. You will be able to view a proof of your abstract when you click on the Submit button. You will also receive a confirmation email from the system following successful submission of your abstract.
  2. Is there a word limit imposed on abstract titles? No however, we advise this to be between 20 – 30 words. 
  3. Is there a word limit imposed on abstract text? Yes, main abstract text must not exceed 300 words. The word count does not include the title, authors’ names or their affiliations.
  4. What is the abstract deadline? Wednesday, 23 September 2026 (11:59pm AEDT).
  5. Can I make changes to my abstract text after the deadline? No change is allowed after the deadline.
  6. If I forget to add an author, can I do so after the abstract deadline? Yes, you can still add an author if necessary, by emailing the Conference Managers. However, please make every attempt to add all authors during the abstract submission.
  7. Can I submit more than one abstract presenter? Concrete 2027 permits authors to submit as many abstract as they like. Please note, that each presenter may present a maximum of 2 abstracts at the Conference.
  8. When I submit my abstract, how do I indicate my mode preference (oral or poster)? You will be asked to indicate your preference at the time of submission. While every attempt will be made to meet your preference, the number of abstracts that can be selected for oral presentation is limited. The Organising Committee will make the final decision regarding presentation type.
  9. Is there a limit on the number of co-authors that I can add to my abstract? No.
  10. If my abstract is accepted in the first phase, do I have to submit a full paper? This year, the Technical Committee has decided to provide flexibility for accepted authors. If your abstract is accepted, you may choose to submit either a Full Paper or an Extended Abstract.