The First SCCEE International Virtual Conference, “Building the Future – Innovations and Challenges in Sustainable Civil Engineering”, successfully concluded on June 3, 2024. Organized by Scientific Steps International Publishing Services L.L.C., the event brought together leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements and address the challenges in sustainable civil engineering.
1st SCCEE International Virtual Conference Concludes with Groundbreaking Insights into Sustainable Civil Engineering
Conference overview
Event highlights
The conference successfully fostered valuable partnerships with esteemed organizations and institutions, enhancing its impact and reach. These partnerships included collaborations with the Northern Technical University (NTU) in Iraq, the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment (IAEG), Abu Dhabi University (ADU) in UAE, and the University of Balamand (UOB) in Lebanon.
The conference was chaired by Dr. Ali Jahami from the University of Balamand, Lebanon, and Prof. George Wardeh from CY Cergy-Paris University, France. Prof. Jamal Khatib from Beirut Arab University, Lebanon, and University of Wolverhampton, UK, served as head of the scientific committee, with Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, chairman and founder of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Organization (TAG-Org), as the honorary chairman.
Main discussions and themes
The three-day conference featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and paper presentations that delved into various aspects of sustainable civil engineering. Themes included innovations in structural and infrastructure engineering, sustainable construction practices, artificial intelligence in civil engineering, environmental engineering, project management, and regional and global challenges in resilient infrastructure.
Awards and recognitions
The conference honored outstanding research contributions, including the Doctoral Research Excellence Award, Masters Research Excellence Award, and Research Excellence Award for Low-Income Country Scholars, recognizing innovative work in structural analysis, materials science, and sustainable construction.
Attendees praised the conference for its comprehensive coverage of topics and the quality of discussions. Many participants highlighted the value of the virtual format in fostering global collaboration without geographical constraints.
Looking forward, Scientific Steps International Publishing Services L.L.C. announced plans to host the next SCCEE conference in 2025, building on the success of this inaugural event.