High-Level Technical Event Announcement

We are pleased to announce the 1st Technical Symposium on Sustainable, Resilient, and Earthquake-Resistant Structures, themed “Where seismic safety meets sustainable design.” This one-day, high-level technical event aims to bridge the critical gap between academic research and industrial application in structural engineering, addressing the dual demands of safety and sustainability in modern infrastructure.

Event Overview and Objectives

Date: January 28, 2026
Location: TIU Erbil Campus, New Dentistry Building, Ibn Sina Hall

Primary Objectives:

  • Bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application

  • Address critical structural engineering challenges facing the region

  • Explore the intersection of seismic safety and sustainable design

  • Provide a cohesive narrative arc guiding attendees through regulatory frameworks to future strategies

  • Foster collaboration between leading academic and technical institutions

Collaborative Organization and Sponsorship

This symposium represents a significant collaborative effort among regional academic institutions:

Jointly Organized By:

  • Tishk International University (TIU), Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Department

  • University of Salahadin, College of Engineering

  • University of Sulaimani, College of Engineering

  • Erbil Polytechnic University, College of Engineering

  • University of Raparin, College of Engineering

Technically Sponsored By:

  • ACI (American Concrete Institute) Kurdistan Chapter

Structured Program and Distinguished Speakers

The symposium features a carefully curated program following a strategic narrative progression:

Tentative Program Schedule:

11:00 – 11:30 | SESSION 1: THE STANDARDS

  • Topic: Sustainability and Resilience in Concrete Structures (ACI 318-25)

  • Speaker: Prof. Dr. Bayan Salim

11:30 – 12:00 | SESSION 2: THE CONTEXT

  • Topic: Structural Perspectives on Lessons Learned from Recent Earthquakes

  • Speaker: Prof. Dr. Najmadeen M. Saeed

12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch Break

13:30 – 14:00 | SESSION 3: THE APPLICATION

  • Topic: Workflow for Structural Analysis of High-Rise Buildings

  • Speaker: Assist. Prof. Dr. Bahman Omar

14:00 – 14:15 | Refreshment Break

14:15 – 14:45 | SESSION 4: THE COMPONENT DETAIL

  • Topic: Seismic Performance of High Strength Steel Bars with Mechanical Splices and Their Role in ACI 318-25

  • Speaker: Assist. Prof. Dr. Wrya Faraj

14:45 – 15:00 | Refreshment Break

15:00 – 15:30 | SESSION 5: THE FUTURE

  • Topic: Performance-Based Seismic Design Approaches

  • Speaker: Assist. Prof. Dr. Saman Abdullah

Registration Information

To participate in this important technical symposium, please complete the registration form:
Symposium Registration Link

This symposium offers a unique opportunity for engineers, researchers, and students to engage with cutting-edge developments in structural engineering that balance seismic resilience with sustainable design principles.

Keywords: Earthquake Engineering, Sustainable Structures, Seismic Safety, Technical Symposium, Structural Resilience, Engineering Collaboration, ACI Standards, Regional Cooperation