2026 European Conference on Computing in Construction

We cordially invite you to the 2026 European Conference on Computing in Construction (2026 EC3), which will take place at Corfu Holiday Palace on 12-15 July, 2026. EC3 is the premier European Conference for information, communication and technological research, innovation and policy for the Construction Sector as a whole in Europe. It is the annual meeting organised by the European Council for Computing in Construction, with the purpose of bringing together researchers, practitioners and construction industry professionals from around Europe to meet and share information about the latest developments in all aspects related to computing in construction. The EC3 conference aspires to establish an active dialogue on the challenges in the field of Computing in Construction and provide a forum to present the latest advances in research and professional practice on this domain.

Conference Themes

Artificial Intelligence in AEC

AI for lifecycle optimisation, intelligent design, reality capture, language models, planning, and compliance automation.

Industrialisation, Automation & Robotics

Lean methods, modular construction, 3D printing, and robotics for smarter, more efficient building processes.

Decentralised Data & Trustworthy Automation

Blockchain, cybersecurity, smart contracts, and ethical automation for secure and transparent construction systems.

Sustainability & Climate Action

Climate-resilient design, energy efficiency, circular economy, and performance-driven sustainability strategies.

Human Data Interaction

Enhancing user experience through AR/VR, decision support, usability, and socially responsible digital innovation.

Education, Policy & Standardisation

Advancing digital construction through education, immersive learning, policy frameworks, and ethical governance.

Digital Twins & Asset Intelligence

Smart monitoring, simulation, and optimisation using digital twins for infrastructure, cities, and asset management.

We welcome participants from academia and industry with interests in learning about the latest advancements in the area of Computing in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Facilities Management (AEC/FM) industry.

Venue

The 2026 EC3 Conference will take place at Corfu Holiday Palace, located in Corfu, Greece.

Timeline

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15 February 2026

Poster Track: Extended Abstract Submission

Deadline to submit extended abstracts for Poster Track.
15 March 2026

Paper & Poster Tracks: First notifications of review decisions

Initial review decisions released for papers and posters.
31 March 2026

Early bird registration deadline

Last day to register at discounted rates.
8 May 2026

Technical Workshops: Proposal Deadline

Deadline for Technical Workshop proposals.
22 May 2026

Technical Workshops: Notification of Acceptance

Decision on selection of Technical Workshops released.
5 June 2026

Thesis-in-Three: Abstract Submission Deadline

Deadline to submit your Thesis-in-Three abstracts.
12-15 July 2026

2026 EC³ Conference

The main conference will take place during these dates.

Selected best papers will be invited post-conference to expand and strengthen/update their contributions for review and special consideration by the top-ranked international journals. More information on this would be available soon…

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