Call for Abstracts
Calling all Bridge and Geotechnical Researchers & Professionals
Key Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline
2 February 2026
Author Acceptance Notification
9 March 2026
Extended Abstract Submission Deadline
1 May 2026
Presenter Registration Deadline
13 July 2026
Topics for Submission
The conference organising committee is calling for abstracts covering the following areas:
- Bridge and Geotechnical design projects, including analysis and BIM applications. Some topics for consideration are:
- Concept design and functionality
- Design methods and challenges
- Standardisation
- Soil-structure interaction
- Construction and Constructability
- Collaboration with designers (structural and geotechnical) to achieve cost effective solutions
- Asset Management
- Processes, condition assessment, risk management and maintenance
- Projects highlighting strengthening, repairs, life-extension, innovation
- Materials – advances in technology and applications
- Sustainability and Circular Design
- Maximising asset performance
- Resilience and life cycle cost assessment
- Research and Innovation
- Bridge Aesthetics and Environmental Considerations
- Standards and Design Codes
- Natural hazards and resilience
- Challenges in designing for increased seismic loading
Guidelines
Format of submission
- Abstracts to be submitted in English
- Abstract Submissions should be no more than 250 words
- You will be required to enter in the author/co-authors and affiliations separately during the submission process
- You will be required to enter a bio/career history for the Presenting Author/s (max. 150 words each)
- If you are submitting on behalf of the Presenter/s, please have their email address/s ready to include in the submission
- Upon acceptance of your abstract, you will be required to submit an Extended Abstract (max. 1500 words) The intention of the Extended Abstract is to provide space for description of key matters about your project/topic without the effort of preparing a full conference paper and not constrained by the 250-word abstract limit. A word template will be provided closer to the time.
- By submitting an abstract/paper, authors consent to allow the Bridge and Geotechincal Conference Committee, BETS and NZGS to publish on the conference or society website
General Information
Review and Notification to Authors
All completed abstract submissions will be reviewed. Authors will be notified by 9 March 2026 regarding acceptance of their abstract. If your abstract submission is accepted, you will be required to submit an Extended Abstract by 1 May 2025.
Registration
All presenters are required to register and pay the conference registration fee in order to be included in the programme and to present in person at the event. Registration and payment of registration fee by presenters of accepted papers must be completed by no later than 13 July 2026.
Publication
By submitting an abstract, authors agree to the publication of chosen abstracts and full abstracts on the conference mobile app and conference proceedings or similar by the Bridge and Geotechnical Conference 2026.
Presentation Materials
Authors will have the opportunity to share their presentation slides or related materials for distribution to delegates following the event.
Presentation Format
The Conference Committee reserves the right to determine the final presentation format based on the outcome of the abstract review process.
Use of AI
It is permitted to use of AI tools and technologies to enhance the language and grammar of papers for this conference. This includes, but is not limited to, AI-powered proofreading and editing tools to improve the quality of written content.
Authors must disclose their use of AI in preparing their papers during the submission process. Any unethical use of AI, such as plagiarizing content or misrepresenting AI-generated contributions as original work, is strictly prohibited.