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.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, 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.
CIB DOCTORAL SCHOOL
The CIB Doctoral School at AUBEA 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for PhD researchers to present their work, engage with leading academics and industry experts, and receive valuable, constructive feedback. Designed for early- and mid-stage doctoral candidates, the program supports research excellence, innovation, and scholarly development in the building and construction sector.
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Held in person at Western Sydney University, the Doctoral School offers a supportive and collaborative environment that enhances doctoral learning, strengthens research quality, and increases academic and industry impact.
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.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, 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.
RECOGNITION
Participants also gain recognition through:
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Best Doctoral School Oral Presentation Award
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Best Doctoral School Poster Presentation Award
-
Certificates of participation for all attendees
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.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, 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.
CRITERIA
Participants are required to:
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Submit an EOI
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Prepare and submit a poster outlining their PhD research
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Attend the Doctoral School in person
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Deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the AUBEA Conference
-
Actively engage in discussions and feedback sessions
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.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, 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.
CIB DOCTORAL SCHOOL
The CIB Doctoral School at AUBEA 2026 provides an excellent opportunity for PhD researchers to present their work, engage with leading academics and industry experts, and receive valuable, constructive feedback. Designed for early- and mid-stage doctoral candidates, the program supports research excellence, innovation, and scholarly development in the building and construction sector.
​
Held in person at Western Sydney University, the Doctoral School offers a supportive and collaborative environment that enhances doctoral learning, strengthens research quality, and increases academic and industry impact.
No, in person participation is required.
No, the Doctoral School poster and presentation must be based on your overall PhD research.
Yes, your poster will be displayed at the venue. You must create a PowerPoint presentation with multiple slides to present the content of your PhD research during the Doctoral School session.
No. If you are registered and participating in the conference, there is no additional registration fee, and you are eligible to participate.
Yes. However, you must register for the conference.
FAQ
RECOGNITION
AWARDS CATEGORIES
Participants also gain recognition through:
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Best Doctoral School Oral Presentation Award
-
Best Doctoral School Poster Presentation Award
-
Certificates of participation for all attendees
CALL FOR SUBMISSION
AUBEA 2026 will invite submissions in the following categories:
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.
FAQ
No, in person participation is required.
No, the Doctoral School poster and presentation must be based on your overall PhD research.
Yes, your poster will be displayed at the venue. You must create a PowerPoint presentation with multiple slides to present the content of your PhD research during the Doctoral School session.
No. If you are registered and participating in the conference, there is no additional registration fee, and you are eligible to participate.
Yes. However, you must register for the conference.
CRITERIA
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENT
Participants are required to:
-
Submit an EoI
-
Prepare and submit a poster outlining their PhD research
-
Attend the Doctoral School in person
-
Deliver a PowerPoint presentation at the AUBEA Conference
-
Actively engage in discussions and feedback sessions
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.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, 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.
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.
AUBEA 2026
CONFERENCE
AUBEA 2026 Conference
WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY
PARRAMATTA, NSW, AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 15 - 18, 2026
Conference Theme:
Next-Gen Built Environment: Smart, Sustainable & Resilient Design and Construction
CALL FOR SUBMISSION
AUBEA 2026 will invite submissions in the following categories:
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.