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

14:00 Technical visit

Technical Visit | Bridge Repair & Urban Transformation in Central Stockholm

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

Ms. Karla Hornbostel | Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NORWAY)
Inspection of Prestressed Concrete Bridges – Practical Experience from Norway

Mr. Aleš Jakubík | SSBK / Redrock Construction s.r.o. (CZECHIA)
Biogenic corrosion of sewer structures: from diagnostics to durable repair design

☕ Coffee Break and Networking in the Exhibition Area

Ms. Valbona Mara| Afry (SWEDEN)

Mr. George Sergi | Vector Corrosion Technologies Ltd (UK)
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

Roy Antonsen | SINTEF Narvik AS (Norway)
Cathodic Protection of Concrete Pillars in Tidal- and Splash Zone

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

Mr. Thomas Sterkos | Kreate Sverige AB (SWEDEN)
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 | NCI AB & Ecocortec d.o.o./Cortec Corporation (SWEDEN & CROATIA)
Corrosion Protection in Concrete + Water-Repellent Surface Treatments with Built-In Corrosion Protection

Mr. Ehsani & Mr. MacNeil | International Concrete Repair Institute (USA)
Marine Infrastructure Repair in Aggressive Exposure Zones: Deterioration Mechanisms, Repair Options, and Case Study Lessons

Mr. Leendert de Haan | ARPHO – INECO (SPAIN)
Case Studies from Spain: The Retrofitting Project of a Singular Bridge and a Vertical Breakwater in a Port

Round Table | “The challenges we face in saving structures”

Mr. Patrik Andersson | Aquajet Systems AB (SWEDEN)

Ms. Carmen Andrade | fib (SPAIN)

Mr. Maurice van Sante | ING Bank (HOLAND)

Mr. Ehsani & Mr. MacNeil | International Concrete Repair Institute (USA)

17:00 End of the Conference

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