Submissions – Net-Zero Future 2027
Abstract and Full Paper Submission
Authors are invited to submit their contributions to the 4th International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment (Net-Zero Future 2027), taking place in Goa, India, from 13–15 October 2027. There are two submission routes available:
1. Abstract Submission with Full Paper and Oral Presentation
Suitable for participants who intend to publish a full paper. Authors first submit an abstract of up to 300 words through the conference online submission tool by the abstract deadline. Upon acceptance of the abstract, authors submit their full paper using the same online tool. Full papers must contain original work and follow the conference full-paper template. Each paper should be 6 to 12 pages, including figures and references. All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings.
2. Abstract Submission without Full Paper, with Oral Presentation
Suitable for presentations from industry or academic research where there is no intention to submit a formal paper. Authors submit an abstract of up to 300 words through the conference online submission tool.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Online Submission
Abstracts and full papers are submitted through the conference online submission tool. [TBC: submission platform link for NZF 2027]
Full Paper Template
Full papers must be prepared using the Springer conference template. [TBC: confirm template file for NZF 2027]
Review Process
All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review by experts with substantial experience in the related field. Accepted papers must be revised, taking into account the reviewers’ comments and suggestions, before inclusion in the conference proceedings.
Proceedings
All accepted full papers will be published in the open-access Springer book series Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, indexed in Scopus, with an individual DOI for each paper. [TBC: confirm whether there is any publication fee for authors]
Awards and Student Support
Student Presentation Awards and Student Paper Awards (up to 5 each), an Industry Project Award, and a full registration fee waiver for up to 10 PhD students who submit high-quality papers. Further details are available on the Net-Zero Future 2027 page.
For any questions, please contact us at info@netzfuture.com or via our Contact page.