AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
The 49th Australasian Universities Building Education Association Conference (AUBEA 2026) will be hosted by the Centre for Smart Modern Construction, School of Built Environment and Design, Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University. The conference will provide an international platform for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and higher-degree research students to present and discuss research, innovation, and education addressing current and emerging challenges in the built environment.
Conference Sub Themes
01
Future-Focused Design: Human-Centred, Adaptive, and Tech-Integrated Approaches
02
Education Innovation and Workforce Readiness for the Built Environment
03
Industrialised Construction: Offsite, Prefabrication, and MMC Strategies
04
Digitalisation Across the Built Environment Lifecycle
05
Resilient Design and Construction for Climate and Disaster Adaptation
06
Sustainable Design, Materials, and Circular Construction
07
Project and Program Management, Leadership, and Governance
08
Construction Economics and Supply Chain Innovation
09
Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Modern Construction
10
CIB Doctoral School
CALL FOR SUBMISSION
AUBEA 2026 will invite submissions in the following categories:
FULL
PAPERS
EXTENDED
ABSTRACTS
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Abstract submission will open first, with authors indicating their preferred submission type.
All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
Accepted full papers will be published in Scopus-indexed conference proceedings, subject to publisher acceptance. Accepted extended abstracts will be published in digital conference proceedings with a DOI. Selected high-quality papers may be invited for further development for publication in journal special issues (to be confirmed).
The submission system and detailed author guidelines will be announced in due course. Prospective authors are encouraged to check this page regularly for updates.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Professor Srinath Perera
Director | Centre for Smart Modern Construction, Western Sydney University
President | AUBEA IncorporatedDistinguished Professor Brian Falzon
Executive Dean | Faculty of Engineering, Computing & Science, Western Sydney University
Professor Xiaohua (Sean) Jin
Assoc. Professor Sepani Senaratne
Dr Brendan Kirkland
Dr Thilini Weerasuriya
LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Chair
Professor Srinath Perera
Team
Prof. Xiaohua Jin
Prof Yingbin Feng
A/Prof. Sepani Senaratne
A/Prof. Mary Hardie
A/Prof. Marissa Lindquist
Dr Ali Alashwal
Dr Amer Hijazi
Dr Keivan Bamdad Masouleh
Dr Samudaya Nanayakkara
Dr De-Graft Joe Opoku
Dr Sameera Pathirana
Dr Krisanthi Seneviratne
Dr Wenchi Shou
Dr Jun Wang
Chair
Prof. Xiaohua Jin
Team
Dr Samudaya Nanayakkara
Dr Ali Alashwal
Dr Qinjun (Lavender) Liu
Dr Thilini Weerasuriya
Chair
Dr Brendan Kirkland
Team
Dr Marini Samaratunga
Dr Wenchi Shou
Dr Toktam Tabrizi
Dr De-Graft Joe Opoku
Mr Alan Todhunter
Mr Prasad Perera
Chair
Dr Marini Samaratunga
Team
Dr Brendan Kirkland
Dr Anthony Butera
Mr Alan Todhunter
Ms Kasuni Vidanagamachchi
CONFERENCE VENUE
Peter Shergold Building
Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus
169 Macquarie Street, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
Parramatta is located in the heart of Western Sydney and is easily accessible by public transport from Sydney CBD and Sydney Airport.
CONTACT
For enquiries regarding submissions, registration, sponsorship, or general conference information, please email the Conference Secretary at AUBEA2026@westernsydney.edu.au
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission
Abstract Acceptance Notification
Full Paper Submission
Full Paper Acceptance Notification
Early Bird Registration
Standard Registration
Conference
12 April 2026
30 April 2026
31 July 2026
01 September 2026
01 May - 08 October 2026
09 October - 08 November 2026
15 - 18 November 2026
REGISTRATION
Registration details and fees are provided below. Online registration will open in May 2026.
Category
Early Bird Registration
(01 May – 08 Oct 2026)
Standard Registration
(09 Oct - 08 Nov 2026)
Author (non-student)*
Student Author*
Online Participation
(non-student)
Online Participation
(Student)
Non-Author Participant
(non-student)*
Non-Author Student*
Conference Attendance
Fee per Day
Conference Dinner Ticket
$950
$600
$600
$500
$850
$500
$450
$150
$1050
$650
$650
$550
$950
$550
$550
$170
All prices are listed in AUD and include GST.
* Includes conference dinner
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Registration includes access to all sessions, refreshments, lunches, welcome reception, conference dinner, and site visit (where applicable).
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Online participation fees apply to online presentations only.
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The single-day attendance fee only includes access to all sessions along with refreshments and lunch for that day.
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At least one author of each accepted submission must register and attend the conference to present their work.
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One registration may cover up to two papers, with an additional fee of $100 for the second paper.
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