Advancing Engineering for a Sustainable Future

Advancing Engineering for a Sustainable Future

Connecting Disciplines. Advancing Engineering. Shaping the Future

July 4, 2026
Deadline: May 15, 2026
Submissions Open  · Closes May 15, 2026

📢 Call for Papers — AE4SF-2026

AE4SF-2026 invites researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to submit original contributions addressing the latest advances in applied engineering for sustainable futures. We seek high-quality work that bridges theoretical innovation with real-world impact across infrastructure, environment, energy, and emerging technologies.

📋 Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions across a broad range of topics including, but not limited to:

🏗️ 1. Civil Infrastructure

▸ Structural engineering and disaster resilience

▸ Transportation and geotechnical engineering

▸ Water resources and hydraulic systems

▸ Infrastructure monitoring and digital twins

 

🤖 2. AI, Machine Learning & Data-Driven Engineering

▸ Machine learning for structural analysis

▸ AI-driven project management and automation

▸ Data analytics in engineering systems

▸ Predictive maintenance and failure prediction

⚡ 3. Energy Systems & Environmental Sustainability

▸ Renewable energy and net-zero construction

▸ Smart grids and energy storage

▸ Life cycle assessment and circular economy

▸ Climate change adaptation in infrastructure

 

🔬 4. Advanced Materials & Manufacturing

▸ Smart and composite materials (FRP, UHPC)

▸ Additive manufacturing and 3D printing

▸ Nano-materials and surface engineering

▸ Material characterization and testing

💻 5. Digital Infrastructure & Emerging Technologies

▸ BIM integration and smart city platforms

▸ IoT and cyber-physical systems

▸ Digital twins and simulation

▸ Blockchain and cybersecurity in engineering

 

🏙️ 6. Architecture, Urban Design & Built Environment

▸ Sustainable and green building design

▸ Urban planning and smart communities

▸ Heritage conservation and adaptive reuse

▸ Resilient and inclusive urban environments

⚙️ 7. Mechanical & Industrial Systems

▸ Robotics, automation, and mechatronics

▸ Thermal and fluid systems engineering

▸ Manufacturing process optimization

▸ Industrial IoT and smart manufacturing

 

🧪 8. Chemical Engineering & Process Innovation

▸ Process design and optimization

▸ Environmental remediation and clean tech

▸ Biochemical and bioprocess engineering

▸ Industrial safety and hazard analysis

⚓ 9. Naval Architecture, Marine & Ocean Engineering

▸ Ship design and hydrodynamics

▸ Offshore structures and marine energy

▸ Ocean monitoring and coastal engineering

▸ Maritime transportation and safety

 

🔗 10. Interdisciplinary Engineering Solutions

▸ Cross-disciplinary research and innovation

▸ Engineering for social impact

📌 11. Others

▸ Topics not covered above but relevant to the symposium theme are also welcome.

📄 Submission Types

📝 Extended Abstract

MAX 4 PAGES

Purpose: Present ongoing research, emerging concepts, novel methods, or early findings from engineering investigations.

Suitable for: Academic researchers, graduate students, and interdisciplinary contributors from engineering, science, and technology.

 

🏢 Case Study

MAX 2 PAGES

Purpose: Share real-world engineering applications, project experiences, and lessons learned from infrastructure or sustainability initiatives.

Suitable for: Industry practitioners, consulting engineers, government agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations.

🎤 Presentation Preference

🎙️ In-Person Presentation

Authors present their work live at the symposium on July 4, 2026 in Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Presentations are 10–15 minutes followed by Q&A. Highly encouraged for networking and visibility.

 

📄 No Presentation

Authors who cannot attend in person may still submit their work for peer review and proceedings publication. Accepted papers will be published regardless of presentation preference.

🚀 Ready to Submit?

Submit through our online portal — no account required.
All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by the Technical Program Committee.

📧  Conference Chair:  shahria.alam@ubc.ca
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