ICCWE 2026
1st International Colloquium on Climate Change in Wind Engineering
28–29 October 2026
Steigenberger El Tahrir Hotel, Cairo, Egypt
About the Conference
Under the patronage of Ministry of Environment and Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Communities, Egypt.
In light of increasing climate extremes, the impact of wind on structures and infrastructure has become an escalating concern worldwide. In response to this emerging challenge, the International Association for Wind Engineering (IAWE) has established its first dedicated Working Group: “Equitable Response to Wind Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptations, and Mitigations.” This initiative is co-led by Professor Teng Wu (University at Buffalo, USA) and Professor Hassan Hemida (University of Birmingham, UK).
Under the auspices of the IAWE, and in collaboration with the National Research Center (NRC) in Egypt, the Working Group is organising its inaugural international colloquium. This event will bring together leading researchers, industry experts, and practitioners from around the world to address key challenges and opportunities in the field. This colloquium represents two significant milestones:
– It is the first IAWE event specifically dedicated to climate change and actionable responses
– It is the first IAWE event to be held on African soil
عن المؤتمر
تحت رعاية وزارة البيئة ووزارة الإسكان والمرافق والمجتمعات العمرانية، جمهورية مصر العربية.
في ظل تزايد الظواهر المناخية، أصبح تأثير الرياح على المنشآت والبنية التحتية مصدر قلق متزايد على مستوى العالم.
واستجابةً لهذا التحدي المستجد، أنشأت الجمعية الدولية لهندسة الرياح (IAWE) أول مجموعة عمل متخصصة لها تحت عنوان:
«الاستجابة العادلة لتغير المناخ والرياح: التأثيرات والتكيف والتخفيف»
ويشارك في قيادة هذه المبادرة كل من الأستاذ الدكتور تنغ وو
(جامعة بوفالو، الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية)، والأستاذ الدكتور حسن حميدة
(جامعة برمنغهام، المملكة المتحدة).
وتحت رعاية الجمعية الدولية لهندسة الرياح (IAWE)، وبالتعاون مع المركز القومي للبحوث (NRC) في مصر،
تنظم مجموعة العمل أول ملتقى دولي لها.
وسيجمع هذا الحدث نخبة من الباحثين والخبراء في القطاع والممارسين من مختلف أنحاء العالم،
لمناقشة أبرز التحديات والفرص في هذا المجال.
ويمثل هذا الملتقى محطتين بارزتين:
– أول فعالية تنظمها الجمعية الدولية لهندسة الرياح (IAWE) مخصصة بشكل خاص لتغير المناخ والاستجابات العملية والفعالة له.
– أول فعالية للجمعية الدولية لهندسة الرياح (IAWE) تُعقد على الأراضي الأفريقية.
Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission: open
- Notification of Acceptance: 2 weeks from date of submission
- Early Bird Registration: 31 August 2026
- Conference Date: 28–29 October 2026
Conference Themes
- The impact of climate extremes on wind patterns and wind speeds
- Implications for the design and operation of structures and infrastructure
- Climate resilience, adaptation, and mitigation strategies
- Emerging technologies supporting wind climate assessment and prediction
- Consequences for wind energy systems and performance
- Consequences for extreme windstorms (hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and others)
- Consequences for material properties and structural performance (degradation, durability, and others)
Security statement:
Egypt remains a stable and well-established destination for international academic, business, and tourism activities, welcoming millions of visitors each year. The current political and security situation in the country is stable, and there are presently no travel restrictions to Cairo issued by governments. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is geographically distant from Egypt, and Egypt is not directly involved in the regional conflict. Major cities and tourist destinations, including Cairo and Giza, continue to operate normally and regularly host international conferences, events, and visitors from around the world. Based on the current situation, there are no indications that this is expected to change.
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