GLOBAL SEISMIC ENGINEERING & STEEL CONSTRUCTION CONGRESS ARRIVES IN NEW DELHI!

International Conference on Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas (STESSA) New Delhi 2026

Name: International Conference on Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas (STESSA) New Delhi 2026
Start: 2026-09-07T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-09T05:00:00+00:00

🏛️ GLOBAL SEISMIC ENGINEERING & STEEL CONSTRUCTION CONGRESS ARRIVES IN NEW DELHI! 🇮🇳⚡

🏗️ Technical Conference & Paper Presentations

🏛️ National Policy Session

🏆 Indian Steel Engineering Excellence Awards 2026

🌐 Meet the Masters & Student-Industry Zone

The international earthquake engineering, structural steel, disaster resilience, and steel construction research ecosystem is gathering in India’s capital! Jointly organized by IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, the University of Naples “Federico II”, and the University of Salerno, the 12th International Conference on the Behaviour of Steel Structures in Seismic Areas (STESSA 2026) brings together over 500 international delegates, structural engineers, steel fabricators, academic researchers, and policymakers under one roof.

Hosted across the state-of-the-art academic auditoriums and exhibition facilities at IIT Delhi, STESSA 2026 marks a landmark edition featuring a dedicated Industry-Academia Conclave and the Indian Steel Engineering Excellence Awards 2026.

📅 Dates: Monday, September 7 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026

⏰ Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Daily

📍 Venue: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India

🎯 Target Audience: Structural Engineers, Earthquake Engineering Researchers, Steel Fabricators & Mills, Civil Consultants, Infrastructure Developers, Codes & Standards Committees, and Government Officials.

✨ Key Conference Highlights & Event Tracks:

🏗️ Technical Conference & Paper Presentations: Over 150 peer-reviewed papers covering performance-based seismic design, Buckling-Restrained Braces (BRBs), hybrid steel-concrete systems, and fire-seismic interaction.

🤝 Industry-Academia Conclave: Dedicated exhibition platform featuring steel producers, fastener manufacturers, damping technology developers, structural software vendors, and fireproofing specialists.

🏛️ National Policy Session: Special forum on “Code Development and the Future of Seismic Steel Design in India” with key decision-makers and regulatory bodies.

🏆 Indian Steel Engineering Excellence Awards 2026: Honoring engineering innovation, fabrication precision, and landmark projects in structural steel and composite construction.

🌐 Meet the Masters & Student-Industry Zone: Direct interaction sessions with global structural engineering pioneers, keynote lectures, and technology launch showcases.

Engage with leading earthquake engineering pioneers, discover cutting-edge seismic-resistant steel innovations, and help shape the future of resilient infrastructure!

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Event Day
September 7, 2026
Event End Date
September 9, 2026

What are the exact dates and venue for the event?

The conference runs from 07–09 September 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi campus in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India.

What is unique about STESSA 2026 compared to prior editions?

For the first time, the event goes beyond a standard scientific research framework to incorporate a dedicated Industry–Academia Conclave (IAC). This creates a combined venue for over 150 peer-reviewed paper tracks alongside direct commercial panels targeting real-world steel infrastructure challenges.

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Event Detail

Start Date: September 7, 2026 9:00 AM

End Date: September 9, 2026 5:00 AM

Address: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, India

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Event Organizer

Name: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi

Email: akvijay@iitd.ac.in

Phone: 919871637196

website: https://civil.iitd.ac.in/

Description: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is one of India's premier public technical and research universities, designated as an Institute of Eminence (IoE) by the Government of India. Established in 1961 and located in Hauz Khas, New Delhi, it functions as a global leader in engineering, technology, sciences, and management education. The institute is globally recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, cutting-edge research infrastructure, and prolific contributions to structural engineering, disaster mitigation, and sustainable infrastructure design, making its Department of Civil Engineering a natural international choice to spearhead advanced structural resilience events like STESSA 2026.