# International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges

- Dates: 4 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Location: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, Canada
- Organiser: Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The 12th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges is a technical event focused on bridge engineering, emphasizing low carbon solutions, resilience, and automation. It is organized by the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering and intended for professionals in bridge engineering. The conference will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, from August 4-7, 2026.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.smsb2026.ca/)
- [Registration](https://www.smsb2026.ca/registration)
- [Agenda](https://www.xcdsystem.com/cscec/program/NNZW4hz/index.cfm)

## Topics

- Building & Construction

## Speakers

- Jianping Jiang, Conference Co-Chair
- Shahria Alam, Conference Co-Chair
- Khaled Sennah, Chair, Technical Committee
- Sadegh Kazemi
- Muntasir Billah, Co-chair, Technical Committee
- Cancan Yang, Secretary, Technical Committee
- Qi Zhang, Conference Secretary
- Alireza Ahmadnia, LOC Member
- Sepideh Ashtari
- Chelene Wong
- Jason Chen, LOC Member
- Katrin Habel, LOC Member
- Keith Holmes, LOC Member
- Justin Li, LOC Member
- Winnie Li, LOC Member
- Natalie Myles, LOC Member
- Naz Nazir, LOC Member
- Carlos Ventura, LOC Member
- Tony Yang, LOC Member

## Where to stay

- **Embarc Vancouver**: 50 m from the venue, 1001 Hornby Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.diamondresorts.com/destinations/property/Embarc-Vancouver)
- **WorldMark Vancouver - The Canadian**: 80 m from the venue, 1080 Hornby Street, Vancouver
- **Century Plaza Hotel and Spa**: 80 m from the venue, 1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.century-plaza.com/)
- **Executive Hotels & Real Estate**: 180 m from the venue, 1080 Howe Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.executivehotels.net/)
- **Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown**: 210 m from the venue, 1110 Howe Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.holidayinnvancouverdowntown.com/)
- **Vogue Hotel**: 270 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://thevoguehotel.com/)
- **Hotel Belmont Vancouver**: 290 m from the venue, 654 Nelson Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelbelmont.ca/)
- **The Landis Hotel & Suites**: 300 m from the venue, 1200 Hornby Street, Vancouver
  - [Hotel website](https://www.landissuitesvancouver.com/)

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