‘RIDES 2026 Civil Engineers’ Conference’ to be held at ESCI

Metro India News | Hyderabad : The Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) (ACCE(I)), Hyderabad Centre, is organizing RIDES-2026 – Conference of Civil Engineers along with Build-Tech Expo 2026 on November 26 and 27 at the Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The conference will feature eminent national and international experts, with Prof. Sunaina Singh, former Vice-Chancellor of Nalanda University, delivering the keynote address on the restoration, rehabilitation and remodeling of the historic Nalanda structures dating back to 415 BC. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Ramancharla (CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee) will address climate-resilient infrastructure, disaster preparedness and earthquake and flood risks, while Dr. Sandeep Shirkhedkar will highlight LiDAR, GIS and Digital Twin applications in infrastructure development.

With increasing challenges from climate change, extreme weather events, rapid urbanization and ageing infrastructure, RIDES-2026 aims to promote resilient, sustainable and innovative engineering solutions.  Alongside the conference, Build-Tech Expo 2026 will showcase innovative construction materials, advanced machinery, engineering software, sustainable building solutions and emerging technologies.