1st KIHBT International Research Conference 2026

Call for Abstracts

Advancing Research, Innovation and Sustainable Infrastructure Development:
Strengthening Engineering Practice, Construction Technology, and Technical Capacity for National and Regional Transformation.

📍 Nairobi, Kenya

📅 20^th – 22^nd May 2026

Conference Sub-Themes

Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Resilient Transport Systems
Construction Technology, Materials Innovation and Green Building
Highway Engineering, Transport Planning and Road Safety
Technical and Vocational Education, Skills Development and Industry Linkages
Digital Transformation in Engineering and the Built Environment
Quality Assurance, Standards and Regulatory Frameworks in Construction
Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Sustainability in Infrastructure

Submission Guidelines

Title of the Abstract

Be concise;
Be aligned with the Conference Theme and Sub-themes;
Contain a maximum of 21 words; and
Be in Times New Roman, font size 12.

Authors’ Information

The names of all authors, with the first author designated as the corresponding author;
Email addresses and phone numbers of the authors; and
The institutional affiliations of the authors, including institution name, city, and country.

Abstract

Be aligned with the Conference theme and sub-themes;
Contain between 4–6 keywords;
Be in one block, single-spaced, and not exceed 600 words;
Be in Times New Roman, font size 12; and
Be submitted in MS Word format.

Important Dates

Deadline for Abstract Submission: 27^th March 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 10^th April 2026
Full Paper Submission: 30^th April 2026

Abstract Submission

Author’s Full Name Email Address Phone Number Institution / Organization Paper Title Conference Sub-Theme Upload Abstract (.doc or .docx) Please re-select the file if submission fails.