INNRF 2027 × CIB
About the Event

Innovation for Resilient Futures

Innovating Cities & Buildings through Nature, Technology, Inclusiveness and Equity. A CIB Urban Cluster Event — Fortaleza, Brazil, July 26–29, 2027.

Event Focus

A global initiative for the cities ahead

Cities worldwide are being reshaped by accelerating climate change, rapid urban expansion, the urgent need for affordable housing and digital technologies transforming how we design and build.

Purpose
Advance nature-based, human-centered and technologically innovative solutions for sustainable, resilient cities and buildings.
Who participates
Researchers, industry leaders, policymakers, public agencies, start-ups and community voices — all in the same room.
What makes it different
A non-conventional, fully in-person format built around co-creation, action groups and shared outputs — not passive listening.
What comes out of it
Proceedings, joint publications, research partnerships and policy guidance drafted during the event itself.
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Thematic Streams
4
CIB Working Groups
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Brazilian Universities
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Days in Fortaleza
Event Themes

Five streams, one integrated agenda

Within the general theme, sessions are organized in five streams. Plenary sessions interconnect them.

Stream 01
Human-Centered Urban Solutions
Affordability & equity in urban resilience: justice, inclusivity and the resilience of urban spaces.
Affordability Justice Inclusivity
Stream 02
Nature-Based Materials & Blue-Green Infrastructure
Low-impact construction and the circular bio-based economy: urban resource management, coastal resilience, biodiversity support and biogenerated materials.
Bio-based materials Coastal resilience Circular economy
Stream 03
AI, Robotics & Digital Sustainability
Artificial intelligence and digital tools for sustainable, resilient design and construction — toward green development.
A.I. Robotics Digital tools
Stream 04
Innovation in Project Management
Climate-resilient construction: innovative tools and management frameworks that integrate sustainability requirements.
Management frameworks Climate resilience
Stream 05
Professional Education & Workforce Transformation
The evolution of professional education for AECO and the skills of the next generation of engaged builders.
AECO Next-generation skills
Contribute to a stream
Papers are reviewed and authors are invited to coordinate thematic co-creation sessions.
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Expected Outcomes

What we take away

Each stream commits to deliverables before it closes.

01
Proceedings
Event proceedings published by a traditional, well-known editor.
02
Research Partnerships
Joint research collaborations and international partnerships.
03
Policy Guidance
Actionable roadmaps and guidance for cities and public agencies.
04
Knowledge Transfer
Clear transfer across academia, industry and local government.
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Future Event Series
Planning the next editions, focused on climate-vulnerable regions.
Registration

Join us in Fortaleza

Early registration opens December 15, 2026. Early-bird rates close May 21, 2027.

Best Rate
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Reduced rate for members of CIB and its Commissions
Student
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Full access to all sessions
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Full access + welcome reception
Industry
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CIB member rates apply to individuals affiliated with a CIB member organisation or active in one of the CIB Urban Cluster Commissions. Verification is required at registration.

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Committees

Organizers & Local Committee

International Organizers

6 members
Bob Giddings
Bob Giddings
Northumbria University
United Kingdom
Jan Hugo
Jan Hugo
University of Pretoria
South Africa
Morten Gjerde
Morten Gjerde
Norwegian University of Science & Technology
Norway
Nicholas Foulcher
Nicholas Foulcher
University of Newcastle
Australia
Silvio Melhado
Silvio Melhado
École de technologie supérieure
Canada
Zahra Jandaghian
Zahra Jandaghian
NRC — National Research Council
Canada

Local Committee

8 members
Luciana Gondim de Almeida Guimarães
Luciana Gondim de Almeida Guimarães
Potiguar University (UnP)
Juceline Batista dos Santos Bastos
Juceline Batista dos Santos Bastos
Federal Institute of Ceará (IFCE)
José de Paula Barros Neto
José de Paula Barros Neto
Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
Lara Furtado
Lara Furtado
Institute of Architecture, Urbanism and Design
Lucas Babadopulos
Lucas Babadopulos
Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
Iuri Sidney Bessa
Iuri Sidney Bessa
Federal University of Ceará (UFC)
Aline Valverde Arroteia
Aline Valverde Arroteia
UNIALFA
Fabiano Rogerio Corrêa
Fabiano Rogerio Corrêa
University of São Paulo (USP)
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Shape the cities
we will live in

Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers and innovators from around the world to shape resilient, inclusive and sustainable cities.

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