BEI-Shantou-2026: BEI-Asia Pacific International Conference on Frontiers in Bridge Engineering Conference Center at Shantou University Shantou, China, November 13-15, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://beibridge.org/BEI_Shantou_2026.html |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=beishantou2026 |
| Abstract registration deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Submission deadline | September 30, 2026 |
Welcome to BEI
BEI-Asia Pacific International Conference on Frontiers in Bridge Engineering, a subsidiary event of the Bridge Engineering Institute (BEI), is a forum for international researchers and practitioners around the globe. State-of-the-art knowledge on bridge engineering and related fields will be discussed with distinguished speakers in plenary and parallel sessions. BEI-Asia Pacific International Conference on Frontiers in Bridge Engineering will be held in Shantou, China, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
Time and Venue
Date: November 13-15, 2026
Venue: Conference Center at Shantou University
Address: 243, Da Xue Road, Shantou, Guangdong, China
Important dates
Abstract submission: by August 31, 2026(each registration may cover up to two abstracts/presentations upon acceptance)
Acceptance of Abstracts: rolling-basis
Manuscript submission: by September 30, 2026
Acceptance of Manuscripts: by October 15, 2026
Conference Themes
The main theme of BEI-Asia Pacific International Conference on Frontiers in Bridge Engineering is Developments in Bridge Engineering, which will be composed of plenary lectures, parallel sessions, and exhibitions concerning bridge engineering and related fields. A call for abstracts on session themes is as follows
1. Construction materials
2. Mechanics of materials
3. Laboratory- and large-scale testing
4. Modeling and analysis
5. Construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation
6. Application of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites
7. Reliability investigations
8. Soil-structure interaction
9. Dynamics, earthquake, wind, impact, and vibration control
10. Structural health monitoring/non-destructive testing
11. Design and innovation
12. Railway and pedestrian bridges
13. Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)
14. Load characteristics
15. Management and life cycle-cost analysis
16. Accelerated bridge construction (ABC)
17. Research and development
18. Other emerging topics
Mini-symposia
Proposals for mini-symposia will be accepted until August 31, 2026 (email: bei_institute@outlook.com).
Official language
English is the official language of the conference
Proceedings
Manuscripts (four pages maximum) to be submitted will be reviewed by experts in the subject areas. Accepted manuscripts will be published in the Proceedings of BEI-Asia Pacific International Conference on Frontiers in Bridge Engineering
The authors are required to follow the following publication ethics: 1) Significant findings that can contribute to the advancement of scientific and engineering knowledge are presented; 2) Each manuscript submitted has detailed and valuable contents for others to repeat and confirm the accuracy; 3) Plagiarism is strictly prohibited in any circumstance; 4) Criticism due to personal reasons is not acceptable; 5) All authors must contribute to the manuscript in terms of writing, ideas, physical testing, and the like; 6) Commercial contents need to be avoid; and 7) Generally acceptable guidelines in the research community are respected.
Indexing
The Proceedings of BEI are registered in the United Stated Congress Library under ISSN 2689-2804 and indexed.
Registration
Full registration: US$550 on or before September 30, 2026; US$650 after October 1, 2026
Student registration: US$300 on or before September 30, 2026; US400 after October 1, 2026
Accompanying person: US$200
Name badges
Only registered attendees with name badges will be permitted to attend BEI-Asia Pacific International Conference on Frontiers in Bridge Engineering functions.
Visa
BEI will provide a letter of invitation to those who need a Visa to attend the conference (email: bei_institute@outlook.com)
Becoming a sponsor
BEI-Asia Pacific International Conference on Frontiers in Bridge Engineering is one of the major conferences in bridge engineering and related fields. Your company will have a great opportunity to communicate with leading bridge engineers and owners as well as with conference delegates. Spaces for exhibition will be provided for you to promote products and services concerning the technical specialties of your company. Social events of the conference will be another exciting chance to attract the participants of the conference. Your support will be officially acknowledged whenever available during the course of the conference, which will maximize the visibility of your company. For further information and sponsorship, please contact the organizers of the conference (email: bei_institute@outlook.com).
Conference Chairs
Zhiwen Zhu (China)
Yail Jimmy Kim (USA)
Organizing Committee
Isamu Yoshitake (Japan): Chair
Vanissorn Vimonsatit (Australia)
Xuhui He (China)
International Scientific Committee (Alphabetical order)
Riadh S Al-Mahaidi (Australia)
Toshihiko Aso (Japan)
Catherine Armwood-Gordon (USA)
Brahim Benmokrane (Canada)
Steve Cai (China)
NY Chang (USA)
Mark Green (Canada)
Monique Head (USA)
Issam Harik (USA)
Venkatesh Kodur (USA)
Eva Lantsoght (Netherlands)
Masahide Matsumura (Japan)
Urs Meier (Switzerland)
Hiroshi Mutsuyoshi (Japan)
John Myers (USA)
Shozo Nakamura (Japan)
Antonio Nanni (USA)
Steven Nolan (USA)
Saiid Saiidi (USA)
Xianming Shi (USA)
Jim Shiau (Australia)
Johan L Silfwerbrand (Sweden)
Jongsung Sim (Korea)
Ertugrul Taciroglu (USA)
Su Taylor (UK)
Dan Tobias (USA)
Jun Wang (USA)
Mark Williams (USA)
Takashi Yamane (Japan)
Wael Zatar (USA)
Conference Secretariat
Yongcheng Ji (China)