The Department of Civil Engineering at Tishk International University successfully hosted the International Conference on Advances in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering (ICACIE’26) as a primary component of the 11th International Engineering Conference on April 29–30, 2026. Aligned with the theme of “Innovative Engineering Research for Sustainable Development,” the civil engineering tracks demonstrated exceptional academic rigor, achieving an 86.7% acceptance rate with 13 high-quality papers accepted out of 15 reviewed submissions. Research excellence was particularly evident in the fields of Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering, and Sustainable Built Environments, all of which saw a 100% acceptance rate for reviewed manuscripts, while the Structural and Construction Engineering track maintained a competitive 60% acceptance rate. Beyond the technical sessions, the conference featured profound insights from keynote speakers such as Hemin J. Mohammed on smarter infrastructure design and Dr. Dilshad Kakasor Jaf on FRP solutions for reinforced concrete. A centerpiece of the event was the expert panel on “Sustainability in Construction: Materials, Methods, and Management,” moderated by Dr. Barham Haydar and Dr. Aras Jalal JalyZada, which facilitated a vital dialogue between academia and industry. Supported by SuliKim Company as a key sponsor, the conference reaffirmed the department’s commitment to advancing resilient infrastructure and fostering international collaboration within the global engineering community.
