Abstract and Paper Submission
There are two submission routes available for the Net-Zero Future 2024 Conference:
1
Abstract Submission (without Full Paper) with Oral Presentation
Authors may submit abstracts of up to 300 words for consideration, with the possibility of being selected for oral presentation at the conference. We kindly ask authors to use the conference online submission tool.
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Abstract and Full Paper Submission with Oral Presentation
Authors are provided with the opportunity to submit abstracts, which will be complemented by full papers for presentation and subsequent publication. It is important to note that all accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings.
To commence the submission process, we kindly request authors to initially submit abstracts comprising up to 300 words within the designated deadline through the conference online submission tool. Subsequently, upon approval of the abstract, authors are encouraged to submit their full papers using the same online tool. These manuscripts must encompass original content and adhere to the conference’s specified full-paper template. Each paper consists of a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 pages, including figures and references.
To commence the submission process, we kindly request authors to initially submit abstracts comprising up to 300 words within the designated deadline through the conference online submission tool. Subsequently, upon approval of the abstract, authors are encouraged to submit their full papers using the same online tool. These manuscripts must encompass original content and adhere to the conference’s specified full-paper template. Each paper consists of a minimum of six and a maximum of 12 pages, including figures and references.
Review Process: The Net-Zero Future 2024 conference takes great care in its review process to provide constructive feedback to authors. All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review by experts with substantial experience in the related field. Accepted papers must be revised, considering the referees’ comments and suggestions, before inclusion in the conference proceeding.
Net-Zero Future 2024_Full Paper Template
The template file includes macros integrated by Springer to enhance the functionality of Microsoft 365. If the macro has been blocked on your system, please follow the instructions below to unblock it:
1. Open Windows File Explorer and go to the folder where you saved the file.
2. Right-click the file and choose Properties from the context menu.
3. At the bottom of the General tab, select the Unblock checkbox and OK.
1. Open Windows File Explorer and go to the folder where you saved the file.
2. Right-click the file and choose Properties from the context menu.
3. At the bottom of the General tab, select the Unblock checkbox and OK.
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Students Awards
The Net-Zero Future 2024 Conference is delighted to unveil a series of awards dedicated to exceptional student presentations in the following categories aligned with the conference themes:
- Net-Zero Materials Awards: 1-year free RILEM membership to the top 3 student presentations in materials-related domains.
- Net-Zero Structures Awards: 1-year free RILEM membership to the top 3 student presentations in structures-related domains.
- Net-Zero Management Awards: 1-year free RILEM membership to the top 3 student presentations in management-related domains.
- People’s Choice Award: 1-year free RILEM membership to the best student presentation voted by conference participants.
To be considered for student awards, graduate students are expected to submit a full-length paper, along with proof of student status.
The full-length papers will be included in the conference proceedings published/indexed by Springer in an open-access format (with no fees). A selected number of full-length papers will also be invited to the Conference’s Special Issue in the Elsevier Journal of Developments in the Built Environment (Impact Factor = 8.2).
DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION
FULL PAPER SUBMISSION: MARCH 31, 2024