Call for Abstracts: DBI2024 International Conference

Nov 18-19, Melbourne

Dear Colleagues and Industry Professionals,

We are excited to announce that the Decarbonising Building Industry (DBI) International Conference 2024 is now accepting abstract submissions. This premier event, set to take place on November 18-19 in Melbourne, aims to bring together leading researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore innovative strategies for reducing the carbon footprint of the building industry.

Conference Themes: DBI2024 will focus on a range of pivotal themes, including:

• Decarbonising Building Materials
• Sustainable Construction Practices
• Operational Emissions Reduction
• Prefabricated and Modular Building
• Innovations in Building Services
• Application of New Technologies in Construction

We invite you to submit abstracts that align with these themes, particularly those that offer new insights, innovative research findings, and practical case studies related to the decarbonisation of the building industry.

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstracts should be a maximum of 300 words.
• Include a concise title, author names, affiliations, and contact information.
• Clearly indicate the conference theme your abstract addresses.
• Describe the objectives, methodology, results, and implications of your research or case study.
• Abstracts must be submitted in English.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: May 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: July 2024
• Full Paper Submission (for accepted abstracts): August 2024

Venue:

• The University of Melbourne, Parkville VIC 3052

Submission Process: Please submit your abstract via EasyChair portal available on the DBI2024 conference website [Submit your paper here]. You will find detailed instructions and the submission form on the DBI2024 website (rndbi.net).

Why Participate? DBI2024 offers an unparalleled platform to:

• Present your research or innovations to a global audience.
• Engage with international experts and leaders in sustainable building practices.
• Contribute to the global discourse on building decarbonisation.
• Network with peers and potential collaborators.

Selected abstracts will have the opportunity to present at the conference and be considered for inclusion in the post-conference publication, highlighting the most impactful contributions to the field.

We look forward to your submissions and to welcoming you to Melbourne for a stimulating and fruitful discussion on advancing the decarbonisation of the building industry.

Best Regards,

Prof. Tuan Ngo, Conference Co-chair

Dr Behzad Rismanchi, Conference Co-chair

Prof. Greg Foliente, Conference scientific advisor

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