Call for e-conIBEE 2026

e-conIBEE (e-content for Innovation in Built Environment & Engineering)

INTRODUCTION

The e-conIBEE 2026, organised by the Studies of Construction from the Faculty of Built Environment, UiTM Shah Alam, aims to build a vibrant community of scholars, researchers, students, and professionals in the built environment by providing a platform to showcase their innovations, inventions, and designs related to their disciplines. The theme for the e-conIBEE 2026 is ‘Built Environment and Engineering’, but not limited to:

A. Sustainable Construction
B. Environmental Sciences and Engineering
C. Architecture and Urban Planning
D. Management & Governance in Built Environment
E. Civil, Structure, and Material Engineering
F. Smart Technologies in Built Environment
G. Talent Development & Innovation Ecosystem

THEMES AND TOPICS DETAILS

A. SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

1. Sustainability in the Built Environment
2. Waste Minimization and Management
3. Resource Management
4. Optimization of Collection Systems
5. Recycling and Reuse
6. Asset and Facility Management

B. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

1. Integrated Ecosystem Management
2. Environmental Restoration and Ecological Engineering
3. Landscape Degradation and Restoration
4. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
5. Building Performance and Automation
6. Architectural Engineering
7. Modeling and Simulation
8. Forensic Engineering

C. ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING

1. Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Planning
2. Conservation and Heritage Architecture
3. Cost Control and Planning
4. Urban green
5. BIM planning and Implementation
6. Innovative Design
7. Architectural Studies

D. MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

1. Construction and Project Management
2. Land Administration and Development
3. Procurement and Construction Contract Management
4. Economics and Financial Law
5. Contract, Constitutional and Environmental Law
6. Educational and Shariah Educational Management and Leadership

E. CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & MATERIAL ENGINEERING

1. Special Structural Engineering
2. Constructive Techniques and Systems
3. Sustainable Materials
4. New and Advanced Construction Materials
5. Maintenance and Restoration
6. Composites and Construction

F. SMART TECHNOLOGIES IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT

1. Design and Structure Innovation
2. Clean Technologies and Construction Improvement
3. Construction Safety and Quality
4. Geomatic Engineering
5. Remote Sensing
6. Geotechnical Engineering
7. Hydrographic Surveying

G. TALENT DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

1. Future Skills and Workforce Development
2. Industry-Academia-Industry Collaboration
3. Innovation Ecosystems and Entrepreneurship
4. Education and TVET Transformation
5. Technology Commercialisation and Knowledge Transfer Industry 4.0/5.0 readiness

AWARDS

Participants stand a chance to win Gold, Silver or Bronze award at e-conIBEE 2026.

GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION

This guide is intended for local & international presenters wishing to participate in e-conIBEE 2026:-

STEP 1
Registration
Participants who wish to present must register via the provided link and pay in the appropriate category.

STEP 2
Submission
Presenters must submit an abstract and a single file related to the topics presented on YouTube.

STEP 3
Evaluation Criteria
All submissions will be evaluated on originality, relevance to the theme, creativity, and clarity of presentation.

TEMPLATE OF ABSTRACT

The abstract template can be downloaded here: <<Template>>

GUIDELINE FOR VIDEO SUBMISSION

Guidelines for submitting videos to YouTube for e-IBEE 2026. Please adhere to these to ensure consistency, quality, and eligibility:

Video Duration

  • Maximum duration: 5 minutes.
  • Videos exceeding this limit will not be accepted.

Content Focus

  • Ensure your video is relevant to the theme or competition objectives.
  • Highlight your innovation, creative process, or project outcome.
  • Keep the content engaging, educational, and informative.

Creativity & Presentation

  • Use clear visuals, text overlays, and captions to improve understanding.
  • Feel free to include voiceovers, background music, or animations, as long as they support your message.
  • Avoid excessive effects that distract from the content.

Music and Audio

  • Use copyright-free music or sounds available in YouTube’s audio library.
  • Ensure all spoken audio is clear and audible.
  • Use subtitles or captions if the audio includes critical information.

Submission Instructions

Important Reminders

  • Maximum number of members: 5, including a teacher for the school category.
  • Do not include offensive or inappropriate content.
  • Ensure all materials (images, music, footage) are original or properly credited.
  • Only one submission per entry is allowed.

Judging

  • The video evaluation will be done by experienced judges selected by the organizer.
  • JUDGES’ DECISIONS ARE FINAL. All appeals will not be entertained.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Open – 27th July 2026
Submission Deadline – 15th October 2026
Jury Evaluation – 16th October 2026 – 31st October 2026
Winner Announced – 26th November 2026