The Fourth International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) will be held from June 14 to June 17, 2026 in USA. The organizing committee of the 4th IIS UHPC is inviting the leading companies, institutions and experts of China UHPC industry to submit papers to the symposium and then make a presentation on the symposium (if the paper is accepted). 

The deadline for abstract submission is August 15, 2025. 

About the Symposium

• Event: The Fourth International Interactive Symposium on Ultra-High Performance Concrete (IIS UHPC)

• Venue: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

• Dates: June 14 - June 17, 2026

• Symposium Website: www.uhpcsymposium.com

The 4th IIS-UHPC will once again serve as a dynamic, interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to share innovations, challenges, and practical insights surrounding UHPC. This symposium emphasizes interactive engagement through technical sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations that span research, application, and operation.

Call for Papers

1. Key Dates

• Abstract Submission Period: July 15 to August 15, 2025;

• Notification of Accepted Abstracts: September 15, 2025;

• Papers Due on or Before: November 15, 2025;

• Notification of Accepted Papers: January 5, 2026;

• Final Paper Submission and Registration: March 15, 2026.

2. Topic Areas

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Advances (3D printing, AI, etc.)

• Architectural Applications

• Computational Modeling

• Durability/Long-term Behavior

• Fabrication and Construction

• Field Projects and Case Studies

• Mechanical Properties and Characterization

• Mixture Design

• Precast Applications

• Repair and Rehabilitation

• Security and Protection Systems

• Standards and Test Methods

• Structural Behavior

• Structural Design

• Sustainability

• Other

Key Notes

• Authors are invited to submit either full papers (up to 8 pages) or extended abstracts (up to 4 pages), which will be peer-reviewed and published in the official proceedings. All accepted papers require full registration and technical presentation at the symposium. Each paper will be archived and assigned a DOI in a similar format to prior symposiums.

• Abstract Submissions: www.openconf.org/UHPC2026/

• Submissions must be in English and contribute to the advancement of the UHPC field. 

• By submitting, authors grant the symposium permission for print and digital publication of their work. You or a co-author is available to present in person (no virtual option) at the 4IIS-UHPC held in Des Moines, Iowa at any time the scientific committee schedules your presentation during the symposium on June 14, 2026 or June 16, 2026; you will register and pay for the conference by March 15, 2026 if your paper is accepted; and you are responsible for obtaining an appropriate visa to attend the symposium, should you require one. A letter indicating your participation in the symposium will be provided if required.

Contact Information

For inquiries related to abstract and paper submissions, as well as registration for the symposium and visits for UHPC products, technologies, and engineering applications in the United States, please contact the CCPA-UHPC Branch or the International Cooperation Center of CCPA.

Contact：

Ms. Joselyne WANG  13811683718

Ms. Chen Xialu  15110191692

Ms. Eugenia LI  13910197805

E-mail：icc@ccpa.com.cn