Participants may register for one, two, or all three days of the Industry–Academia Conclave based on their interests and availability. The registration fee includes access to technical sessions, networking opportunities, conference materials, refreshments, and lunch on the registered days.
| Category | 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Professionals | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| Faculty / Government Officials | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| Students / Research Scholars | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
Participants are encouraged to register early to secure their participation in the STESSA 2026 Industry–Academia Conclave.
| Date & Time | Monday 7 Sept 2026 |
Tuesday 8 Sept 2026 |
Wednesday 9 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration | Registration | Registration |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Inauguration Ceremony | Keynote Lecture 4 | Keynote Lecture 6 |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Tea Break | Tea Break | Tea Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Keynote Lecture 1 |
Session 2 Transportation Infrastructure |
Session 4 Tall Buildings |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Keynote Lecture 2 | ||
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break | Lunch Break | Lunch Break |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Keynote Lecture 3 | Keynote Lecture 5 |
Session 5 Mission Critical Buildings |
| 15:00 – 15:30 | Session Break | Session Break | — |
| 15:30 – 16:00 |
Session 1 Industrial & manufacturing Infrastructure |
Session 3 Bridges & Flyovers |
Valedictory & Award Ceremony |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | |||
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Tea Break | Tea Break | High Tea |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Cultural Function | — | — |
As part of STESSA 2026, a dedicated Industry–Academia Conclave will be organized to bring together key stakeholders involved in the planning, design, construction, operation, and regulation of infrastructure projects.
The conclave aims to create a common platform where academia, industry, government agencies, developers, consultants, architects, fabricators, technology providers, and asset owners can engage in meaningful discussions on the future of resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
While technical conferences often focus on research outcomes, the Industry–Academia Conclave seeks to address a broader question:
The Industry–Academia Conclave is designed for professionals, policymakers, researchers, and decision-makers representing the entire infrastructure ecosystem.
Discussions during the conclave will focus on the opportunities, challenges, and future directions of infrastructure development.
The conclave will feature dedicated discussions covering major infrastructure sectors where structural steel and advanced construction technologies are playing an increasingly important role.
Through these interactive discussions, STESSA 2026 aims to foster stronger collaboration between academia and industry, encourage technology adoption, identify future research priorities, and contribute towards the development of safer, more resilient, and steel-intensive infrastructure.
The Industry–Academia Conclave at STESSA 2026 will serve as a unique forum where global expertise, practical experience, academic innovation, and policy perspectives come together to address the infrastructure challenges of tomorrow.
By connecting researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and technology leaders, the conclave will help shape future infrastructure development in India and across the world.