2026 7th International Conference on Urban Construction and Management Engineering (ICUCME 2026)

The 2026 7th International Conference on Urban Construction and Management Engineering (ICUCME 2026) is an international academic forum that brings together scholars, researchers, engineers, and industry professionals working in the fields of urban construction, infrastructure development, and management engineering. The conference aims to promote the exchange of innovative research, technological solutions, and interdisciplinary collaboration for the development of sustainable, resilient, and smart cities.

ICUCME 2026 will be held in Xi’an, China, from July 31 to August 2, 2026, continuing the ICUCME conference series that has been organized annually to support global academic exchange in urban development and engineering management.

Conference Objectives

The conference provides a platform for researchers and practitioners from around the world to share research findings and discuss emerging challenges in urban construction and management. With rapid global urbanization and increasing environmental and infrastructural pressures, the conference focuses on promoting innovative approaches to urban planning, construction technologies, and management systems.

Participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, present research, and establish academic collaborations across disciplines related to engineering, environmental science, urban planning, and management.

Key Topics and Research Areas

ICUCME 2026 welcomes contributions in a wide range of areas related to urban construction and management engineering, including:

Urban Construction and Development
  • Municipal and Civil Engineering
  • Architectural and Urban Planning
  • Urban Construction and Infrastructure Development
  • Garden, Landscape, and Urban Landscaping Design
  • Smart City and Sponge City Development
  • Urban Environmental and Carbon City Engineering
  • Urban Public Transport Planning and Operations
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Urban Public Safety Systems
  • Highway, Tunnel, and Bridge Engineering
  • Urban and Rural Planning
Management Engineering
  • Urban Resource and Environmental Management
  • Urban Public Service and Social Governance
  • Information and Communication Management
  • Smart City and Big Data Analytics
  • Urban Traffic and Transportation Management
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Production and Physical Distribution Systems
  • Environmental and Equipment Engineering
  • Hydropower Planning and Energy Systems
  • Disaster Modeling, Simulation, and Risk Management
  • Accident Analysis and Prevention
  • Public Safety Management
  • Sustainable Urban Development

These themes reflect the interdisciplinary nature of modern urban development and highlight the integration of engineering innovation, sustainability, and management practices.

Conference Program

The conference will take place over three days, including keynote speeches, technical sessions, and networking opportunities.

  • Day 1: Registration and conference preparation
  • Day 2: Keynote speeches, oral presentations, and conference banquet
  • Day 3: Academic discussions and research exchange

Each oral presentation typically lasts approximately 15 minutes, including discussion time, allowing researchers to present their work and engage with the academic community.

Publication Opportunities

All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process conducted by experts from the conference committees. Accepted papers will be published in the official conference proceedings, which are expected to be submitted to major academic indexing databases such as EI Compendex and Scopus.

This process allows authors to disseminate their research internationally and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in urban construction and management engineering.

Conference Committee

The conference is supported by an international committee of scholars and experts from leading universities and research institutions.

Conference Chair
  • Prof. Jianqiang Yan – NorthWest University, China
Technical Program Chairs
  • Prof. Baojie He – Chongqing University, China
  • Prof. Mohan Kolhe – University of Agder, Norway (IEEE Senior Member)
  • Prof. Seyed Mohammadreza Ghadiri – Swiss Information and Management Institute, Switzerland
  • Prof. Ali Shamsoddini – Tarbiat Modares University, Iran
  • Assoc. Prof. Juntao Yang – Chang’an University, China
Organizing Chairs
  • Prof. Chunping Miao – Chang’an University, China
  • Assoc. Prof. Yang Zhang – Chang’an University, China
Publication Chairs
  • Prof. Yupeng Wang – Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
  • Prof. Sangeeta Singh – Centre for Urban Planning Studies, Nepal
  • Assoc. Prof. Surender Reddy Salkuti – Woosong University, Korea (IEEE Senior Member)
  • Assoc. Prof. Mohammad Arif Kamal – Aligarh Muslim University, India
  • Assoc. Prof. Siti Fatin Mohd Razali – Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Assoc. Prof. Fadzidah Binti Abdullah – International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia

Significance of ICUCME

ICUCME has become an important international platform for advancing research on urban systems, infrastructure development, and management engineering. By bringing together experts from academia, industry, and government, the conference encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and promotes innovative solutions to modern urban challenges.

As cities worldwide continue to face complex issues related to sustainability, climate resilience, and infrastructure development, ICUCME contributes to shaping the future of sustainable and intelligent urban environments.

For more information: https://www.icucme.org/