ECSN

79th RILEM Annual Week & International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology for Sustainable Development (ICONS)
2025-08-23 - 2025-08-29
24–29 August 2025, Hanoi, Vietnam
ICT — Indochina Time=UTC/GMT+7

The 79th RILEM Week will be held in conjunction with the International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology for sustainable development (ICONS 2025) in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 25 to 29 August 2025.
This event will feature several key events for the worldwide community of building materials and structures. The Conference require physical attendance (virtual is not applied).
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2nd International RILEM conference on early-age and long-term cracking in RC structures - CRC2025
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-12
11–12 September 2025, Katowice, Poland
CET–Central European Time

Even though reinforced concrete (RC) is one of the most used manmade materials in the world, and adequate models exist for the prediction and design of the ultimate capacity of RC structures, the prediction of service life behaviour is still not mature enough for actual design purposes. This may lead to immediate repair needs, inadequate service life behaviour even when regulatory prescriptions for design are strictly followed, or at other times to unnecessary overdesign of reinforcement, which has negative consequences on both sustainability and economic aspects. This is amplified by development of new more sustainable cements and supplementary materials since the range of material properties needed for SLS-design is considerably wider than for ULS design.
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ECSN Webinar: Durability & Sustainability: Europe’s Next Steps Forward
2026-02-26 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Stockholm)
Welcome to the 5th ECSN Webinar

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Durability & Sustainability: Europe’s Next Steps Forward
This webinar is organized by the European Concrete Societies Network (ECSN)
📅 26 February 2026
⏰ 10:00–16:00 CET
🎥 Live from Oslo – broadcast directly from the Tekna Studio
Join us for a dynamic full-day webinar exploring how Europe is strengthening the future of its built environment while accelerating the transition to low-carbon materials. Featuring experts, real-world cases, and industry insights, this event is designed for anyone working with concrete, construction, infrastructure, or sustainability.
What to Expect
🔹 Part 1 — Durability of Concrete Structures
Europe’s infrastructure is aging—and the need to preserve, strengthen, and repair existing concrete structures is important. In this session, leading experts will share the latest research, challenges, and practical approaches to extending service life and improving resilience.
🔹 Part 2 — Scaling Up Industrial Decarbonization
Cement and concrete producers across Europe are adopting next-generation materials, technologies, and processes to cut emissions. This session brings together the whole concrete sector to discuss what’s working, what’s next, and how the sector is progressing toward carbon neutrality.
Moderators: Cecilie Hagby – Chair of ECSN & Managing Director of the Norwegian Concrete Association and Børge Johannes Wigum – Former Chair of Icelandic Concrete Association.
Program

10.00-10.10
Opening: Welcome, practical information and presentation about ECSN
Cecilie Hagby, ECSN Chair, Norwegian Concrete Association
Norway

Part 1 — Durability of Concrete Structures

10.10-10.30
Restraint-induced Cracking in Service Life Design: Limitations of Current Models and Emerging Research Directions
Prof. Agnieszka Jedrzejewska, Silesian University of Technology
Poland

10.30-10.50
Technical Condition of Existing Precast Concrete Sandwich Panels
Kristo Paalandi, Tallinn University of Technology, Building structures research group
Estonia

10.50-11.10
Structural Assessment and Rehabilitation of Concrete Bridges in Greece
Dr Panagiotis Panetsos, Head of Structures Inspection & Maintenance in Egnatia Motorway S.A.
Greece

11.10-11.30
On-site Corrosion Condition Assessment, Monitoring and Prediction
Carmen Andrade, Chair of RILEM TC-314-OCM
RILEM

11.30-12.00
Break

12.00-12.20
Is there a contradiction between Durability and Sustainability?
Christian Munch-Petersen, Project manager, emcon
Denmark

12.20-12.40
Sustainable by Design, Durable by Data: Mastering In-Transit Quality Control for the Next Generation of Concrete
Dr. David Alós Shepherd , Alcemy
Germany

12-40-13.00
Discussion and break

Part 2 — Scaling Up Industrial Decarbonization

13.00-13.20
Next Generation Concrete: the CCUS Precast Plant
Ms Niina Haapasalo Chief Technology Officer
Finland

13.20-13.40
Industrial Scale Ups of Decarbonization Strategies
John Reddy, Ecocem
Irland

13.40-14.00
X-clinker: An Innovative Eco-efficient Solution for Cement Production
Rogério Colaço, Professor, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon
Portugal

14.00-14.20
CCS at the Heidelberg Materials -Brevik Cement Plant and Further Plans
Cecilie Nødtvedt, Sustainability Manager Heidelberg Materials
Norway

14.20-14.30
Break

14.30-14.50
Product Development of a New Pozzolan SCM Concept
Åke Roos, Product Manager, Boliden
Sweden

14.50-15.10
Decarbonization Strategies of Pre-cast Concrete Products from Latvia
Mr. Ernests Ozolins of company MB Betons
Latvia

15.10-15.30
From Knowledge to Practice: How the fib Model Code 2020 Shapes Sustainable Concrete Structures
Dr.ir. Agnieszka Bigaj-van Vliet, fib Deputy President, Principal Scientist TNO, the Netherlands
fib

15.30-15.50
RILEM: Test Methods to Evaluate Durability of Blended Cement Pastes Against Deleterious Ions
Prannoy Suraneni, PhD, Associate Professor & William Wilson, Civil & Architectural Engineering, University of Miami, RILEM TC-298-EBD
RILEM

15.50-16.00
Closure

RILEM Spring Convention & Conference on Innovative Construction Materials and Processes for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
Welcome
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.
HERE you will find all the information to participate and attend the conference.

Structural Concrete 2050 Towards Carbon Neutrality, AI Design, and Robotic Construction
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-19 | Culturgest – CGD head office building, Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, June 15-19, 2026
Structural Concrete 2050:
Towards Carbon Neutrality, AI Design, and Robotic Construction

fib Congress 2026
The fib Congress 2026 will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 15 to 19 June 2026, aiming to highlight the ultimate goal of sustainability and the opportunities that emerging technologies will bring to concrete structures, under the motto “Structural Concrete 2050: Towards Carbon Neutrality, AI Design, and Robotic Construction”.
World-renowned keynote speakers will address key topics, including conceptual design, the robustness of prefabricated structures, seismic retrofitting of existing buildings, 3D-printing, and AI-driven applications. Delegates from around the world, holding diverse professional backgrounds, will present the latest scientific and technological innovations, as well as the most impressive projects in structural concrete, bridging research and practice.
Young engineers will have dedicated sessions organized by the fib-YMG, while students will participate in a competition designed to challenge both their skills and the knowledge of their supervisors. Additionally, leading companies in the concrete construction industry will showcase their products and services at the sponsors’ technical exhibition. Participants will also have the opportunity to join one of two technical visits: (a) to an existing cable-stayed bridge in Lisbon or (b) to an under-construction arch bridge in Porto.
June is a wonderful time to visit Portugal, with its pleasant weather making it an excellent opportunity to extend your stay through the weekend. Visitors can explore Lisbon’s most iconic landmarks or they can visit the charming nearby towns of Sintra and Cascais or Óbidos and Nazaré.
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80th RILEM Annual Week & RILEM International Conference
2026-09-05 - 2026-09-11 | Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
80th RILEM Week 2026 in conjunction with the 3rd ACCTA International Conference on Advances in Climate-Friendly Construction Technology in Africa
The 80th RILEM Week will be held in conjunction with the 3rd RILEM Conference on Advances in Climate-Friendly Construction Technology in Africa (ACCTA) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 5 to 11 September 2026. The conference will be the first one ever in the very pulse of Africa.
This landmark event will feature several key activities for scientists, scholars, students, and industry professionals. Highlights include pre-conference courses in Nairobi, RILEM TC Meetings, RILEM Standing Committee Meetings, and special sessions focusing on cement and concrete standardisation as well as circular economy practices.
HERE you will find all the information to participate and attend the conference.

5th RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication (DC 2026)
2026-10-18 - 2026-10-21 | Nanjing, Nanjing, China
The RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication, known as Digital Concrete, is a biennial event that brings together experts from academia and industry to discuss advancements in digital fabrication technologies in construction. Starting with ETH Zurich in 2018, the conference series continued at Eindhoven University of Technology (2020), Loughborough University (2022), and Technical University of Munich (2024).

Each Digital Concrete conference has significantly contributed to the advancement of digital fabrication technologies in construction, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts worldwide. Following the successful previous events, we are delighted to announce the upcoming 5th RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication (DC2026), which will take place from 18th to 21st of October 2026 in Nanjing, China. The 6th International Conference on 3D Printing Concrete Materials and Structures (3DPCMS-2026) will be held alongside DC2026.
The joint conference will be hosted by Southeast University and co-organized by the State Key Laboratory of Engineering Materials for Major Infrastructure, the China Concrete & Cement-based Products Association (CCPA), and Sobute New Materials Co., Ltd..
Before the formal conference, Doctoral Course will be provided for graduate and PhD students on 16th to 17th of October 2026.
We look forward to welcoming researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, and policymakers from around the world to foster deeper collaboration, networking, and knowledge sharing in the exciting journey towards a digitally driven and sustainable future in construction.
HERE you will find all the information to participate and attend the conference.

RILEM Spring Convention and Conference Wastes in Building Materials and Constructions in the New Era
2027-04-06 - 2027-04-10 | Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
Conference aims
The objective is to bring together specialists with the goal of highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of the materials and construction systems incorporating wastes, with respect to their durability and sustainability.
The conference aims to present and discuss the recent advances in wastes in materials and structures research to meet the great challenges of the 21st century and beyond. This conference target is to highlight innovative practices and technologies for the sustainable utilization of by-products in the construction sector. The event will feature leading experts, academics, industry professionals and industry representatives, creating a unique platform to share knowledge and experience.
Key Topics

Enable sustainable, safe, and durable construction (new and existing buildings, roads and strategic infrastructures)
Promote the circular construction / economy
Improve the energy efficiency of construction
Favour the quality and comfort of building (indoor air quality and comfort)

All these topics will be considered from the material’s perspective, but also from the structure’s perspective.
HERE you will find all the information to participate and attend the conference.

81st RILEM Annual Week & 6th International Conference on Green Civil and Environmental Engineering
2027-08-23 - 2027-08-27 | Bali, Bali, Indonesia
The 81st RILEM Annual Week & 6th International Conference on Green Civil and Environmental Engineering will be organised by the State university of Malang (UM) will be hosted at the Merusaka Nusa Dua Bali Hotel, Kawasan Wisata Nusa Dua Lot S-3, Badung, Bali.
The nearest airport from the venue is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
Organizing Committee (temporary)

Dr. Puput Risdanareni (UM) (attended Rilem week 2021 and 2022)
Dr. Januarti Jaya Ekaputri (ITS)
Dr Monita Olivia (Unri)
Dr. Ida Ayu Made Budiwati (Udayana University)
Dr. Senot Sangadji (UNS)
Dr. Putu Ellsa ( Warmadewa University)

Scientific Committee members (temporary)

Prof. Dr. Ir. Nele De Belie ( Vice president of RILEM)
Prof. Dr. Ir. Elke Gruyaert ( RILEM Member)
Prof. Dr. Chikako Fujiyama ( Yokohama university)
Prof. Dr. Mohd. Mustafa Abdullah Al Bakri ( UniMap)
Dr. Natalia Mariel Alderete ( RILEM Member)
Dr. Yury Villagran ( RILEM member)
TAC cluster conveners and other experts

HERE you will find all the information to participate and attend the conference.
