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
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 |