Theme: “Where seismic safety meets sustainable design.”
Date: January 28, 2026
Location: TIU Erbil Campus, New Dentistry Building, Ibn Sina Hall
Event Overview
We are pleased to announce the 1st Technical Symposium on Sustainable, Resilient, and Earthquake-Resistant Structures.
The objective of this one-day, high-level technical event is to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application in the field of structural engineering. In an era where infrastructure demands both safety and sustainability, this symposium addresses critical challenges facing the region.
The event has been specially curated to tell a cohesive story, guiding attendees through a strategic narrative arc. The program will establish the necessary regulatory framework first, before diving into real-world context, practical applications, component-level details, and finally, future design strategies.
Organizing and Sponsoring Bodies
This event is a collaborative effort bringing together leading academic institutions and technical bodies in the region.
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
Technically Sponsored By:
- ACI (American Concrete Institute) Kurdistan Chapter
Symposium Tentative Program Flow
We are honored to feature a lineup of distinguished speakers who will lead us through the proposed narrative.
| Time | Session Focus & Topic | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 11:30 | SESSION 1: THE STANDARDS Topic: Sustainability and Resilience in Concrete Structures (ACI 318-25) |
Prof. Dr. Bayan Salim |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | SESSION 2: THE CONTEXT Topic: Structural Perspectives on Lessons Learned from Recent Earthquakes |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Saman Abdullah |
For registration please fill the link below:
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