The PIARC World Bridge Conference – Managing Bridges for Society (BEAM 2027) will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, from 14 to 16 April 2027. Hosted and supported by the Ministry of Equipment and Water – Morocco and the BEAM2027 PIARC Committee, co-organized by PIARC and the Moroccan Permanent Association of Road Congress, the conference will provide a unique platform for international exchange and collaboration across the bridge sector.

Researchers, infrastructure owners, asset managers, academics, consultants, and industry professionals are invited to share their experience, research findings, innovative practices, and lessons learned. The event will address current challenges in bridge management and infrastructure development while showcasing practical solutions from around the world.

We are pleased to announce that the deadline for submissions to the PIARC World Conference on Bridges (BEAM 2027) has been extended and is now open until 15 July 2026.

Conference Topics

Abstracts are invited under the following themes:

• Innovation and digital transformation for advanced bridge management
• Advanced bridge design and construction, based on experience in managing existing bridges
• Bridge rehabilitation balancing engineering innovation and societal needs
• Enhancing bridge resilience and structural redundancy
• Risk assessment and decision making in existing bridge engineering
• Strategic bridge projects for regional integration, connectivity and economic growth

Submission Timeline

15 July 2026: Abstract submission deadline

1 September 2026: Notification of abstract acceptance

30 November 2026: Full paper submission deadline

15 February 2027: Notification of paper acceptance

How to Submit

Authors are invited to submit their abstracts for BEAM2027 through the official conference platform. 

Submissions are limited to 400 words and must be in English or French.

Further information

• Conference Flyer
• PIARC Technical Commitee 4.2 "Bridges"