No. 66 Proceedings of the 15th fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering - 28-30 August 2024 - Budapest, Hungary - PDF format

The fib International PhD Symposium in Civil Engineering is renowned for the outstanding presentations delivered by students who have embarked on their PhD research but have not yet submitted their dissertations. Established in 1996, it became clear that PhD students—young researchers—required a dedicated forum beyond their PhD programmes to promote debate, generate ideas, develop communication skills, and encourage feedback. This forum facilitates the presentation and international discussion of ongoing research findings, offering a platform to receive global advice to help students progress and complete their studies.

The Symposium is distinguished by its comprehensive discussions with international experts, making these exchanges a central feature of the event. Consequently, the programme includes extensive discussion periods after each presentation, comparable in duration to the presentations themselves.

The Symposium’s key features, consistent since its inception in 1996, include:

1. Exclusive presentation opportunities for PhD candidates.
2. Generous time allocated for post-presentation discussions, fostering an environment of international dialogue essential for academic development. Chairpersons play a key role in facilitating these discussions.
3. Opportunities for participants to connect with researchers from related fields.
4. A commitment to maintaining low registration fees to encourage participation from young researchers worldwide.