The Danish Group of IABSE, has the great pleasure to invite the international structural engineering community to join us at the IABSE Symposium 2026 in Copenhagen. The theme of the event is “Bridging Advanced Technologies – Structural Innovation” having various topics / sub-themes - Circular Construction, Structural Modelling & Structural Concepts, Codes and Standards, Material Technology, Data Driven Technologies and Automation and Robot Technologies.

Copenhagen is one of Europe’s most charming and vibrant cities, where you can also experience the charm of the beautiful city on a bike. It is the cycling capital of Europe, with its many bicycle and pedestrian bridges along the canals. You can immerse yourself in Copenhagen’s rich history, home to iconic landmarks such as the Tivoli Gardens, the Little Mermaid statue, and the historic Nyhavn waterfront. The city also boasts architectural marvels like Rosenborg Castle and the modern Opera House, blending centuries of cultural heritage with contemporary design.

Another principal advantage of attending the Symposium is to Engage with cutting edge Research: Learn from keynote speakers and presenters who are at the forefront of innovation; Network with global peers: Connect with thought leaders, researchers, and professionals; Showcase your work: Present your ideas to an engaged and diverse audience of Structural and Civil Engineers.

On behalf of the Association, I would like to thank the Dutch and Belgian Groups for organising this event. The preparations for the 2021 Congress, which was to be held in Ghent, were in the final stages and we all had great anticipations when the event had to be changed from onsite to online due to the covid-19 pandemic. I am grateful to the two national groups for giving the IABSE community a second chance to visit the wonderful city of Ghent and meet in person. A special ‘thank you’ goes to the Organising Committee, chaired by Dr. H. De Backer from Belgium, and the Scientific Committee, co-chaired by Dr. H.H. Snijder and Dr. D. Leonetti of the Netherlands for taking responsibility for the preparations this time also.

Don’t miss this chance to contribute to the dialogue and make your mark on the Structural Engineering Community; whether you are an established expert or an emerging voice, we welcome your participation.

In addition to organising conferences and technical meetings, IABSE also encourages and conducts Continuing Professional Development and Education Programmes and publishes highly respected reports, communications and periodicals with far-reaching circulation.

On behalf of IABSE, I thank the Danish Group for organising the Symposium in Copenhagen. For further details and timeline of submissions, e.g. Call for Abstracts, Submission Guidelines, Key Dates, please refer to the brochure.

Dr. Harshavardhan Subbarao
President-Elect IABSE