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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.

European Conference 2024

 

Program

Wednesday, November 25th

13:00 Meeting of the participants
📍 Meeting point: Tekniska Nämndhuset
Fleminggatan 4, 112 26 Stockholm, Sweden
14:00 Technical visit (all participants)
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
      Mr. Aleš Jakubík | ACRP President
Conference Session I | Assessment and Investigation Techniques

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

Biogenic corrosion of sewer structures: from diagnostics to durable repair design
Mr. Aleš Jakubík | SSBK  (CZECH REPUBLIC)

☕ Coffee Break and Networking in the Exhibition Area

Assessment of Corrosion-Damaged Structures for Safe and Sustainable Service-Life Extension
Mr. Miguel Prieto| RISE Research Institutes of Sweden (SWEDEN)

From Crack Mapping to Asset Management: Lessons from the Angeredsbron Investigation
Ms. Valbona Mara| Afry (SWEDEN)

Simplifying Cathodic Protection for Long-Term Sustainable Performance of Existing Steel-Reinforced Structures
Mr. George Sergi | Vector Corrosion Technologies Ltd (UK)

🍽 Lunch and Networking in the Exhibition Area
Conference Session II | Technical Solutions and Execution I

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

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

Lessons Learned: Renovation of Concrete Portals in 100-Year-Old Railway Tunnels
Mr. Thomas Sterkos | Kreate Sverige AB (SWEDEN)

☕ Coffee Break and Networking in the Exhibition Area
Conference Session III | Technical Solutions and Execution II

Corrosion Protection in Concrete + Water-Repellent Surface Treatments with Built-In Corrosion Protection
Mr. Nils Davant & Ms. Ivana Liposcak | NCI AB & Ecocortec d.o.o./Cortec Corporation (SWEDEN & CROATIA)

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

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

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

 

Partners


REBET


RILEM


ALCONPAT INTERNATIONAL

 ECSN

 BETONGFÖRENINGEN

 ICRI

 

Marketing

The European Conference is an excellent opportunity to gain visibility and position yourself among professionals in the construction, reinforcement and protection sector.

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Infographic listing sponsor extras: bag item €250, plus exclusive conference materials, delegate bag, and lanyard with prices, SOLD OUT badge over lanyard row.

Our Sponsors

Premium


MAPEI


GIC

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

Standard

AQUAJET

VECTOR

 


Location

Grand Hôtel Stockholm

Grand Hôtel Stockholm

Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8
103 27 Stockholm
Sweden


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Getting There

✈ From Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

  • Train Arlanda Express – 20 min to Central Station + taxi or 15 min walk
  • Flygbussarna Airport Bus – 45–60 min to Cityterminalen
  • Taxi – approximately 45 min – 1 hr

🚆 From Central Station

  • Taxi (10–15 min)
  • 15-minute walk

🚇 Public Transport

  • Metro, bus and ferry stops within walking distance

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