European Conference 2026 – Saving structures

Presentation

The European Association for Construction Repair, Reinforcement and Protection, ACRP, is pleased to announce its next event: the European Conference 2026. Construction Repair, Reinforcement and Protection.

This time, the meeting will be held in Stockholm, Sweden from November 25 to 26, 2026 in collaboration with our national member association REBET.

Program

Wednesday, November 25th

13:00 Meeting of the participants

Technical Visit | Bridge Repair & Urban Transformation in Central Stockholm

14:00

A guided technical visit hosted by the Swedish Association of Concrete Repair (Rebet) and the City of Stockholm’s Bridge Repair Portfolio Manager at Trafikkontoret, exploring how Stockholm manages repair and long-term protection of its inner-city bridges.

Programme
The session begins with a 30-minute presentation at Tekniska Nämndhuset, followed by a guided walk to Vattentorget at Slussen with stops at three bridge sites.

Bridge Sites

Kungsbroarna
Repair strategies balancing structural performance with heavy multimodal traffic.

Vasabron
Historic steel-arch bridge showcasing heritage preservation and corrosion protection.

Riddarholmsbron
Site-specific solutions under marine exposure and restricted access.

📍 The walk concludes overlooking the Slussen Reconstruction, one of Europe’s most complex urban infrastructure projects.

15:30 ACRP General Assembly (members only)

18:00 Welcome Dinner (all participants)

Thursday, November 26th

08:00 Open for sponsors

08:30 Reception and accreditation

09:00 Official opening

Conference Session I | Assessment and Investigation Techniques

Wei Chen
From Inspection to Insight: PSI/PFI Inspection Regimes and Digital Technologies for Managing Ageing Concrete Infrastructure in Singapore

Ms. Karla Hornbostel
Inspection of Prestressed Concrete Bridges – Practical Experience from Norway

Mr. Aleš Jakubík
Biogenic corrosion of sewer structures: from diagnostics to durable repair design

☕ Coffee Break and Networking in the Exhibition Area

Mr. Dag Linghoff
Underwater Inspection – Challenges and Opportunities

Mr. George Sergi
Simplifying Cathodic Protection for Long-Term Sustainable Performance of Existing Steel-Reinforced Structures

🍽 Lunch and Networking in the Exhibition Area

Conference Session II | Technical Solutions and Execution I

Ms. Carmen Andrade
Brittle rebar fracture in a viaduct suffering simultaneous expansion by alkali-aggregate reaction and chloride corrosion

Mr. Thomas Sterkos
Lessons Learned: Renovation of Concrete Portals in 100-Year-Old Railway Tunnels

☕ Coffee Break and Networking in the Exhibition Area

Conference Session III | Technical Solutions and Execution II

Mr. Nils Davant & Ms. Ivana Liposcak
Corrosion Protection in Concrete + Water-Repellent Surface Treatments with Built-In Corrosion Protection

Mr. Ehsani & Mr. MacNeil
Marine Infrastructure Repair in Aggressive Exposure Zones: Deterioration Mechanisms, Repair Options, and Case Study Lessons

Mr. Leendert de Haan
Case Studies from Spain: The Retrofitting Project of a Singular Bridge and a Vertical Breakwater in a Port

Round Table

Mr. Patrik Andersson | Aquajet

Mr. Maurice Van Sante | ING

17:00 End of the Conference

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