IABMAS · Chile National Group
IABMAS
2027 · Chile
IABMAS Chile Symposium 2027
5 April 2027 – 9 April 2027 · Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region, Chile
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- 15Topics
- 05Symposium days
- 02Submission stagesAbstract and full paper
Timeline
Key dates
Abstract submission deadline
Abstract submission is open.
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Abstract submission opens
In progress
Abstract submission deadline
Upcoming
Abstract acceptance notified
Upcoming
Full paper submission deadline
Upcoming
Full paper acceptance notified
Upcoming
Who supports the symposium
Sponsors and supporters
Invitation
Words from the Honorary President
Best regards
- Dan FrangopolHonorary President
Invitation
Invitation from the Organizing Committee
It is an honour to welcome you to the IABMAS Chile Symposium 2027, to be held from 5 to 9 April 2027 in Puerto Varas, Chile.
This meeting will bring together specialists, researchers, professionals, companies and institutions to share knowledge, experience and solutions directed at safer, more resilient and more sustainable bridges.
We are grateful for the interest and commitment of everyone who will make this important international occasion possible. We look forward to receiving you in Puerto Varas and to building new opportunities for collaboration together.
The future of bridges is built today.
Best regards
- Fernando CerdaIABMAS-Chile
- Hernán PintoPUCV
The event
Dates, venue and format
Dates
5 April 2027 – 9 April 2027
City
Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region, Chile
Venue
Wyndham Puerto Varas Pettra
Official language
English*
Format
To be confirmed
*English, with Spanish translation of the keynote lectures.
Context
Aim of the symposium
To provide an appropriate opportunity for exchange of knowledge, experiences and new findings related to bridge maintenance, safety and management and related topics, stimulating and promoting research into this field and bridging the gap between theory and practice.
Participants will, besides presenting their research and professional work, learn about and discuss the latest accomplishments, innovations and potential future directions in bridge maintenance, safety and management, and connect with each other in order to build innovative and lasting networks and collaborations.
About IABMAS
IABMAS is the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety, dedicated to bridge maintenance, safety and management. Its international congresses are held every two years, in even years: Copenhagen (2024), Orlando (2026) and the next international edition in 2028, to be defined.
Who organizes
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National group
Grupo Nacional IABMAS Chile
Established in October 2017
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Organizing university
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
School of Construction and Transport Engineering
Sections
The symposium, part by part
Topics
The fifteen topics of the symposium.
Committees
Organizing and scientific committees.
Chairs
General and track chairs.
Speakers
Keynote lectures and invited speakers.
Programme
Sessions, keynotes and schedules.
Venue & travel
Puerto Varas, the five days and the technical visit.
Accommodation
Where to stay in Puerto Varas.
Tourism
Destinations in Chile before or after the symposium.
Registration
Fees and deadlines.
Sponsors
Sponsorship and support categories.

