4th International Conference on Engineering and Environmental Sciences / Symposium on Sustainable Construction Materials and Structures in Africa
In collaboration with the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM)
Theme: Innovations in Sustainable Construction Materials and Structural Systems for Rapid Urbanisation in Africa
Dates: 24–26 November 2026
Venue: Olagunsoye Oyinlola Auditorium, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria
The Faculties of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), invite researchers, academics, engineers, architects, environmental scientists, policymakers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students to submit original research and case studies for ICEES/SSCMS 2026.
Supported by the RILEM Africa Event Facilitation Grant, this conference brings together the global research community to exchange cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and best practices in sustainable construction materials, structural engineering, and infrastructure development, through keynote lectures, technical sessions, panel discussions, workshops, poster presentations, and student competitions.
Conference Sub-Themes
We welcome submissions across the following ten sub-themes:
- Sustainable and Low-Carbon Construction Materials for Future Infrastructure
- Advanced Structural Systems and Smart Infrastructure for Rapid Urbanisation
- Renewable Energy Integration and Smart Electrical Systems in Sustainable Buildings
- Green Manufacturing, Automation, and Circular Economy Technologies in Construction
- Agricultural Waste Valorisation for Eco-Friendly Construction Materials
- Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Risk Reduction Strategies
- Water Resources, Sanitation, and Sustainable Urban Environmental Management
- Artificial Intelligence, Digital Modelling, and Smart Technologies for Sustainable Cities
- Sustainable Transportation Systems and Urban Mobility Solutions
- Policy, Innovation, and Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Urban Development in Africa
How to Contribute
Regular speakers may contribute in one of the following ways:
- Oral presentation: a full paper (6–12 pages)
- Poster presentation: A0 format, with or without an accompanying paper publication
All submissions require an abstract of no more than 300 words, which will be published in the conference’s Book of Abstracts. Accepted full papers (6–12 pages) will be included in the conference proceedings, and high-quality papers meeting journal standards will be published in a Scopus-indexed database.
Abstracts and full papers must be submitted in Word format, using the templates provided on the conference website, through your personal account after your abstract has been accepted.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission of Abstract | 25 June 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance of Abstract | 25 July 2026 |
| Submission of Full Papers | 25 September 2026 |
| Notification of Acceptance of Full Papers | 25 October 2026 |
| Early-Bird Registration Deadline | 30 August 2026 |
| Conference Dates | 24–26 November 2026 |
Submit Your Abstract
Submit your abstract (max. 300 words) covering original research work and case studies via the conference website submission portal, or by email to icees@uniosun.edu.ng.
We look forward to welcoming you to Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria, for three days of interdisciplinary collaboration on sustainable infrastructure for Africa’s rapidly growing cities.