Net-Zero Future 2027 Conference, Goa

4th International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment: Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices

13 Oct – 15 Oct 2027

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The Net-Zero Future Conference is part of an international initiative connecting researchers, industry professionals, students, and other stakeholders from Norway, Germany, India, South Africa, the USA, and beyond. The conference promotes research, innovation, and international collaboration toward reducing the carbon footprint of the built environment.

The conference brings together academia and industry to exchange knowledge and discuss advances in sustainable materials, structural systems, construction technologies, digital solutions, life-cycle approaches, and strategies supporting the transition toward a net-zero built environment.

The 4th Net-Zero Future Conference continues an international conference series that began in Oslo, Norway, in 2024, followed by Cape Town, South Africa, in 2025, and Darmstadt, Germany, in 2026.In 2027, the conference moves to Goa, India, from October 13–15, 2027, bringing the Net-Zero Future community together for its fourth edition.

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The Net-Zero Future conference series rotates its location annually, providing a global perspective and highlighting regional innovations and challenges. By holding the 2027 edition in Goa, India, the conference will spotlight Asia’s contributions to the global net-zero movement, while providing a platform to explore the region’s unique sustainability challenges, innovative solutions, and opportunities for advancing a sustainable built environment.

Join us in the vibrant coastal destination of Goa for an inspiring and transformative event, where we will work together to accelerate the transition towards a net-zero carbon future, shaping a more sustainable and resilient built environment for generations to come.

Chairs of the Net-Zero Future 2027

Samit Ray Chaudhuri
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

Mahdi Kioumarsi
Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Behrouz Shafei
Iowa State University, The USA

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Opens	1 November 2026
Deadline for Special Session Proposals	31 December 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline	31 December 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline	1 March 2027
Net-Zero Future Conference 2027	13-15 October 2027

Commitees

Conference Chair

Samit Ray Chaudhuri (Chair),
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India

Mahdi Kioumarsi (Chair),
Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway

Behrouz Shafei (Chair),
Iowa State University, The USA

Organizing Committee

Mahdi Kioumarsi, Norway
Behrouz Shafei, The USA
Hans Beushausen, South Africa

Eduardus A.B. Koenders, Germany
Samitt Ray Chaudhari, India

International Scientific Committee

Aleksejs Prozuments, Latvia
Ali Zaoui, France
Alisa Machner, Germany
Anya Vollpracht, Germany
Behrouz Shafei, The USA
Bernhard Middendorf, Germany
Branko Šavija, Netherlands
Carl Haas, Canada
Claudiane Ouellet, Canada
Dimitrios Angelis, Belgium
Dimitrios Vamvatsikos, Greece
Enrique Montes, Spain
Enzo Martinelli, Italy
Frank Dehn, Germany
Gaurav Sant, The USA
Guang Ye, Netherlands
Hans Beushausen, South Africa
Henk Jonkers, Netherlands
Jan Arve Øverli, Norway
Jiaolong Zhang, China
Kim Hung Mo, Malaysia

Laurence Habib, Norway
Liberato Ferrara, Italy
Ling Tung Chai, China
Luciano Sambataro, Germany
Mahdi Kioumarsi, Norway
Manu Santhanam, India
Marc Otelle, Netherlands
Mark Alexander, South Africa
Max Hendriks, Netherlands
Nadja Bishara, Germany
Paula Folino, Argentina
Romildo Toledo Filho, Brazil
Sylvia Keßler, Germany
Tamon Ueda, Japan
Terje Kanstad, Norway
Thomas Matschei, Germany
Tor Arne Martius-Hammer, Norway
Vagelis Plevris, Qatar
Viktor Mechtcherine, Germany
Weizhuo Shi, China
Wolfram Schmidt, Germany

Conference Awards

Student Awards

The Net-Zero Future 2027 Conference is delighted to unveil a series of awards dedicated to Exceptional Student
Presentations and Papers, details of which will be provided at a later stage.

– Student Presentation Awards: For up to 5 best student presentations
– Student Paper Awards: For up to 5 best papers presented by students

Industry Projects Awards

The Industry Project Award will recognize the most innovative and impactful project presented by industry participants at the Net-Zero Future 2027 Conference. This award highlights excellence in applying research, technology, or best practices to real-world challenges in achieving a net-zero built environment.
The winning project will be selected during the conference based on its originality, practical relevance, and potential contribution to sustainability and carbon reduction in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

In addition to the above awards, the Net-Zero Conference will also offer Graduate Student Support: a full registration fee waiver for up to 10 PhD students who submit high-quality papers.
To be considered for the waiver, eligible students should send a request via our Contact page.

Proceedings

Conference 2027 Proceedings
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering

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All accepted papers from the Net-Zero Future 2027 Conference will be published in an open-source academic book series by Springer under the title Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering.

Scopus Indexing

Your research will receive global recognition, as it will be indexed in Scopus (all accepted papers).

Open Access

We are committed to open access, ensuring your work is freely accessible to researchers and professionals worldwide, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Individual DOI

Each paper will be assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI), which will enhance its visibility and make it easily citable in scholarly publications.

Conference Venue

Conference Venue

The Net-Zero Future 2027 Conference will take place at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, a modern luxury hotel and conference venue overlooking the Arabian Sea in the picturesque coastal region of Dona Paula, Goa. Surrounded by lush greenery and offering breathtaking ocean views, the venue combines contemporary architecture with state-of-the-art conference facilities. Its spacious auditoriums, versatile meeting rooms, and elegant event spaces provide an ideal setting for keynote presentations, parallel sessions, exhibitions, and networking in a truly inspiring coastal atmosphere.

Conveniently located near Goa’s capital, Panaji, the venue is approximately 26 km from Dabolim International Airport and 41 km from Manohar International Airport. Both airports offer convenient access to the conference venue by taxi or private transfer, ensuring a comfortable arrival for participants from across India and around the world.

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Accommodation

Accommodation

Experience the Net-Zero Future 2027 Conference in a truly exceptional setting. Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, the official conference venue, offers participants the opportunity to stay right where the conference takes place, with exclusive accommodation rates available for conference attendees.

Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the hotel combines modern comfort with stunning coastal views, providing the perfect setting to connect with fellow participants, exchange ideas, and unwind after an inspiring conference day.

Special conference rates and booking details will be announced soon.

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