We are excited to officially announce the Decarbonising Building Industry International Conference (DBI2026), set to take place on 19 – 20 November 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Building on the success of DBI2024, this major event will be co-branded with the 12th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2026). The partnership will bring together researchers, industry professionals, policymakers and innovators from around the world to tackle the critical challenge of reducing carbon emissions across the building sector.
DBI2026 will spotlight the areas with the greatest potential to drive meaningful change in construction. Expect presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities focused on these key themes:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) in construction
- Application of innovative technologies in construction
- Decarbonised and re-usable building materials
- Operational emissions reduction
- Prefabricated and modular building
- Construction policies and circularity practices
- Decarbonising data centre infrastructure
This two-day international gathering offers an outstanding platform to share new research, practical case studies and forward-thinking solutions that can help shape a lower-carbon future for the building industry.
Abstract submissions opening soon
To present your work at DBI2026, the official abstract submission portal will open on Monday 30 March 2026.
We welcome abstracts of up to 300 words that align with the conference themes and deliver fresh insights, innovative findings or real-world examples. Full submission guidelines and the direct portal link will go live on rndbi.net from 30 March 2026.
Important dates
- Abstract portal opens: 30 March 2026
- Abstract submission deadline: 31 May 2026
- Notification of acceptance: July 2026
Keep an eye on rndbi.net for the portal launch and further updates. We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to Melbourne for what promises to be a dynamic and impactful event.
