3rd international Eco Concrete Conference

9-10th of april 2026
A Coruña University

The EcoH Association, A Coruña University and Red Científica del Hormigón Sostenible are pleased to announce the 3rd International Eco Concrete Conference to be held on April 9 and 10 2026, at the University of A Coruña, Spain. This global meeting point will bring together leading researchers, industry professionals, and students to explore the latest challenges and emerging opportunities in sustainable, innovative, and high-performance concrete. 

Over two days, participants will engage in a dynamic forum designed to foster the exchange of ideas, share cutting-edge research and inspire new solutions. The conference aims to strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and society, driving forward the future of eco-concrete.

ORGANIZERS

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Thursday, April 9

9:00 – 10:30 Reception

10:30 – 10:45 Opening

10:45 – 11:15 Plenary 1

11:15 – 11:45 Coffee

11:45 – 13:30 Session 1 (105 min)

13:30-15:00 Lunch

15:00 – 15:30 Plenary 2

15:30-17:00 Session 2 (90 min)

18:00 Spanish Network for Sustainable Concrete – Technical meeting

21:00 Congress dinner

Friday, April 10

9:00 – 10:30 Session 3 (90 min)

10:30 – 11:00 Plenary 3

11:00 – 11:30 Coffee

11:30-13:00 Session 4 (90 min)

13:00 – 13:30 Closing

14:00 Spanish Network for Sustainable Concrete – General Assembly

IMPORTANT DATES

Papers

ABSTRACTS

(300 words / 4 keywords / Spanish or English):

Submission: January 23

Acceptance: February 6

FULL PAPER 

(4 pages):

Submission: March 6

Acceptance: March 27

REGISTRATION

EARLY (before February 23)

Non-member: €160

Member: €130

Student: €60

UDC student: €10

EARLY+DINNER (before February 23)

Non-member: €232

Member: €202

Student: €132

UDC student: €82

CONVENTIONAL (before March 30)

Non-member: €190

Member: €160

Student: €80

UDC student: €20

CONVENTIONAL+DINNER (before March 30)

Non-member: €262

Member: €232

Student: €152

UDC student: €92

Conference Schedule

Keynote Speakers

Jorge de Brito

Full Professor
Instituto Superior Técnico Lisboa, University of Lisbon

Carmen Andrade

Distinguished Senior Researcher
Centro Internacional de Métodos Numéricos en Ingeniería (CIMNE) at the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña

George Wardeh

Full Professor
Directeur de l'IUT de Cergy-Pontoise

Organizing Committee

Belén Gónzalez Fonteboa (University of A Coruña) – Chairman 

Fernando Martínez Abella (University of A Coruña)

Sindy Seara (University of A Coruña)

Blas Cantero Chaparro ((University of A Coruña)

Francisco Agrela (University of Córdoba) 

Fernando López Gayarre (University of Oviedo) 

María Martín Morales (University of Granada) 

Carlos Thomas (University of Cantabria) 

Scientific Committee

Francisco Agrela (University of Córdoba)

Manuel Cabrera (University of Córdoba)

José Luis Díaz-López (University of Córdoba)

Manuel Rosales (University of Córdoba)

Santiago Moreno (University of Córdoba)

Julia Rosales (University of Córdoba)

Jorge de Brito (Instituto Superior Técnico de Lisboa)

María Victoria Borrachero (Polytechnic University of Valencia)

Lourdes Soriano (Polytechnic University of Valencia)

César Medina (University of Extremadura)

Natalia Agustina Valoni (University of Extremadura)

María Isabel Sánchez de Rojas (IETcc-CSIC)

Moisés Frias Rojas (IETcc-CSIC)

Ana Mª Guerrero Bustos (IETcc-CSIC)

Marilda Barra (Polytechnic University of Catalonia)

Diego Aponte (Polytechnic University of Catalonia)

Juan Manuel Manso (University of Burgos)

Vanesa Ortega López (University of Burgos)

Fernando López Gayarre (University of Oviedo)

María Zulima Fernández (University of Oviedo)

Flavio Stochino (University of Cagliari).

María Martín Morales (University of Granada)

Mónica López (University of Granada)

María José Martínez-Echevarría (University of Granada)

Gloria Cuenca (University of Granada)

Carlos Thomas (University of Cantabria)

Gilberto García (University of Cantabria)

Pablo Tamayo (University of Cantabria)

Ali Aghajanian (University of Cantabria)

Belén Gónzalez de Fonteboa (University of A Coruña)

Sindy Seara (University of A Coruña)

Fernando Martínez Abella (University of A Coruña)

Diego Carro López (University of A Coruña)

Juan Luis Pérez Ordóñez (University of A Coruña)

Blas Cantero Chaparro (University of A Coruña)

Javier Eiras López (University of A Coruña)

Manuel F. Herrador Barrios (University of A Coruña)

George Wardeh (CY Cergy-Paris University)

Estefanía Cuenca (Politecnico di Milano)

Jacopo Donnini (Universita Politecnica delle Marche)

Valeria Corinaldesi (Universita Politecnica delle Marche)

Accomodation

The conference organization recommends the Eurostars Blue Coruña Hotel as the conference hotel. Participants who wish to stay close to the conference venue may consider this hotel due to its convenient location, comfort, and services. The approximate price per night is around €100, depending on availability and booking conditions.

 

For more information, you can visit the hotel website (https://www.eurostarshotels.com/eurostars-blue-coruna.html) or check availability through Booking (https://www.booking.com). Participants are free to choose their preferred accommodation according to their needs.