ICE Coasts, marine structures and breakwaters 2027

Overview

The ICE is delighted to announce that it will be holding its Coasts, marine structures and breakwaters 2027 conference in Edinburgh, UK, in September 2027.

The event will focus on the latest developments in maritime civil engineering, covering the full spectrum of research, design, construction and operation.

With a host of industry experts sharing their latest insights, this paper-led conference is a valuable opportunity to connect with innovators from across the globe. The previous event, held in Portsmouth in 2023, brought together 350 attendees from 40 countries.

Promising three days of presentations, a gala dinner and technical site visit, the 2027 conference is not to be missed. Its theme will be “Where theory meets practice: connecting knowledge and experience”.

We’re especially interested in applications from potential speakers seeking to discuss data-backed solutions to challenges ranging from maintaining ageing assets to managing the effects of climate change.

Applicants must send in abstracts of the papers they wish to present by the beginning of August 2026 to guarantee their consideration by the organising committee. The submission platform will open this spring, so keep checking the website for updates.

THEMES
Papers will be invited on the general themes below:

1. Structural resilience, design and adaptation
2. Construction methods, plant, and temporary works  
3. Climate change
4. Changing coastlines, changing practices
5. Development and application of innovation, new technologies and techniques

If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, please get in touch with Perry James, head of knowledge partnerships.