NASCC: The Steel Conference


World Steel Bridge Symposium

Submit an abstract

Have you worked on something exciting in the fields of steel bridge research, design, or construction recently? If so, the National Steel Bridge Alliance wants to hear from you! We're currently accepting abstracts for the 2026 World Steel Bridge Symposium, scheduled to take place April 22-24, 2026, in Atlanta--and if we accept your abstract, you can submit a paper or conference proceeding! 

The Symposium is known for the exceptionally high quality of its technical program, which is a true testament to all of you. Past events have covered a range of topics, providing a lot of value for Symposium participants.

Here are the details:

  • Each abstract will be peer-reviewed to evaluate the content and how it would fit into an overall program.
  • This is the World Steel Bridge Symposium. As long as you’re located somewhere on Earth, you can submit!
  • Please limit your abstract to 500 or fewer words.

To submit an abstract, please complete the online abstract submission form by May 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Watch your inbox--all submitters will receive an announcement with the results in late summer.

Submit an abstract

Any incomplete or late submissions will not be reviewed.

Symposium speakers will receive complimentary conference registration and travel support!


About The World Steel Bridge Symposium

The World Steel Bridge Symposium (WSBS), held at NASCC: The Steel Conference, brings together bridge design engineers, construction professionals, academics, transportation officials, fabricators, erectors, and constructors to discuss and learn state-of-the-art practices for enhancing steel bridge design, fabrication, and construction techniques.

The 2026 World Steel Bridge Symposium will take place in Atlanta, April 22-24, 2026.

Check out the 2025 sessions 


Proceedings and Recordings

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VIEW RECORDINGS OF RECENT CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

VIEW CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS FROM BEFORE 2022 


Questions?

 Any questions regarding the World Steel Bridge Symposium can be directed to nascc@aisc.org.