Call for Abstracts
The 15th North American Masonry Conference (NAMC 2027) is now accepting abstract submissions. The conference will be held June 14–16, 2027, at The University of Texas San Antonio Downtown Conference Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Researchers, design professionals, contractors, educators, manufacturers, students, and industry professionals are invited to submit abstracts related to masonry materials, design, construction, performance, and emerging technologies. Contributions may include research findings, technical studies, case studies, field applications, project experiences, educational initiatives, and emerging practices relevant to masonry in the built environment.
Requirements & Deadlines
All prospective presenters are required to submit an initial abstract for review and program consideration. Abstracts should be approximately 300 words in length.
Following abstract acceptance, authors may optionally submit a Full Paper (approximately 10 pages).
Submission Categories
Abstracts will be accepted for the following submission categories.
- Architectural Applications and Design
- Codes, Standards and Design Practices
- Construction Practices, Materials and Technology
- Structural Design, Analysis and Modeling
- Seismic Design, Resilience and Natural Hazards
- Existing Masonry, Repair, Preservation and Retrofit
- Thermal and Moisture Control
- Inspection, Testing and Quality Assurance
- Sustainability and Low Carbon Design
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies
- Education and Industry Development
- Other Related Masonry Topics
Key Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Call for papers opens | June 1, 2026 |
Abstract submission deadline | August 10, 2026 |
Abstract reviews completed | - |
Abstract acceptance notifications | - |
Full paper submission deadline (optional) | - |
Conference begins | June 13, 2027 |