Program Schedule
May 4-6, 2026 | Kathmandu, Nepal
Conference Program
9th Asia Conference on Earthquake Engineering (9ACEE)
| Day / Date | Time | Session / Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Monday, May 4, 2026 | ||
| Day 1 | 10:00 – 11:00 |
Opening Ceremony
Opening Session
Welcome address by organizers and dignitaries
|
| Day 1 | 11:00 – 11:30 |
Break
Tea / Coffee Break
Networking opportunity
|
| Day 1 | 11:30 – 12:00 |
Keynote
Keynote Session 1
Distinguished keynote speaker
|
| Day 1 | 12:15 – 13:30 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 1, 2, 3
Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 |
| Day 1 | 13:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch
Lunch Break
Conference lunch and networking
|
| Day 1 | 14:30 – 16:00 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 4, 5, 6
Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 |
| Day 1 | 16:15 – 17:30 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 7, 8, 9
Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 |
| Day 1 | 18:00 – 20:00 |
Conference Reception & Dinner
Formal reception with cultural program
|
| Day 2 · Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | ||
| Day 2 | 09:00 – 10:00 |
Keynote
Keynote Sessions 2 & 3
Distinguished keynote speakers
|
| Day 2 | 10:00 – 10:30 |
Break
Tea / Coffee Break
Networking opportunity
|
| Day 2 | 10:30 – 12:00 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 10, 11, 12
Session 10 Session 11 Session 12 |
| Day 2 | 12:00 – 13:30 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 13, 14, 15
Session 13 Session 14 Session 15 |
| Day 2 | 13:30 – 14:30 |
Lunch
Lunch Break
Conference lunch and networking
|
| Day 2 | 14:30 – 16:00 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 16, 17, 18
Session 16 Session 17 Session 18 |
| Day 2 | 16:15 – 17:30 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 19, 20, 21
Session 19 Session 20 Session 21 |
| Day 2 | 18:00 – 21:00 |
Conference Dinner
Gala dinner with cultural performances
|
| Day 3 · Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | ||
| Day 3 | 09:00 – 10:00 |
Keynote
Keynote Sessions 4 & 5
Distinguished keynote speakers
|
| Day 3 | 10:00 – 10:30 |
Break
Tea / Coffee Break
Networking opportunity
|
| Day 3 | 10:30 – 12:00 |
Technical Sessions
Parallel Technical Sessions 22, 23, 24
Session 22 Session 23 Session 24 |
| Day 3 | 12:00 – 13:00 |
Closing Ceremony
Closing Session
Best paper awards · Certificate distribution · Closing remarks
|
| Day 3 | 13:00 – 14:00 |
Lunch
Farewell Lunch
Conference closing lunch
|
| Day 3 | 14:00 onwards |
Field Visit
Field Visit (Optional)
Visit to earthquake affected areas and reconstruction sites
|
Post-conference Extension of Stay
NSET will provide planning assistance to participants who wish to extend their stay in Nepal after the conference for technical visits, tourism, or coordination meetings. Guidance will be shared through the website and the Conference Secretariat.