Conference

NIStructE 2026 Conference & 39th Annual General Meeting – “Ibadan 2026”

"Ibadan 2026" — Re-engineering Structural Practice for a Resilient, Digital and Sustainable Infrastructure in Nigeria

Tue 13 Oct 2026, 8:00 AM - Wed 14 Oct 2026, 8:00 PM International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan Attend in person or online
Date & time
Tue 13 Oct 2026, 8:00 AM - Wed 14 Oct 2026, 8:00 PM
Africa/Lagos
Venue
International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan
International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo
Attendance
Hybrid

The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers (NIStructE) invites members, allied professionals, academics and students to the Year 2026 Conference and 39th Annual General Meeting — "Ibadan 2026", holding Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 October 2026 at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, from 08:00 daily.


Theme: "Re-engineering Structural Practice for a Resilient, Digital and Sustainable Infrastructure in Nigeria."


The conference is delivered in two forms — physical and virtual — so members within and outside the country can participate fully.


Sub-themes

  1. Digital Transformation: BIM, Computational Design & Automation
  2. Climate Resilience and Adaptive Structural Systems
  3. Low-Carbon Materials and Sustainable Construction Technologies
  4. AI-Assisted Structural Analysis and Design Optimisation
  5. Digital Twins and Smart Infrastructure Monitoring
  6. Automation in Detailing, Fabrication & Construction
  7. Ethical and Professional Implications of AI in Engineering


Programme of events

  • Pre-Conference Presidential Press Conference
  • Conference Opening Ceremony
  • Technical Sessions
  • Annual General Meeting
  • Annual Dinner, Induction of New Members and Conferment of Fellowships


Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 39th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers will hold on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:00 noon, virtually and physically, to transact the business set out in the published agenda — including the Council Report, the Honorary Treasurer's Report, the Audited Accounts, and the Election of Officers for 2026–2027. Nomination forms will be circulated to all Financial Members (Fellows and Corporate). Elections will be conducted by e-voting, and all financial members within and outside the country are eligible to vote.


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