Call for Abstracts
The 15th North American Masonry Conference (NAMC 2027) is accepting abstract submissions. The conference will be held June 13–16, 2027, at The University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown Conference Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Researchers, academics, design professionals, contractors, 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.
Abstracts will be considered for inclusion as either full papers or presentation only abstracts, providing flexibility for both research focused and practice focused contributions. Submission of a full paper is encouraged but not required for participation in the conference program. Full papers should be approximately 10 pages in length.
Abstract Submission Deadline
Monday, August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time
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
Important Dates
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Call for Abstracts Opens | June 1, 2026 |
Abstract Submission Deadline | August 10, 2026 |
Abstract Acceptance Notifications | August 31, 2026 |
Optional Full Paper Submission Deadline | October 31, 2026 |
Conference Dates | June 13–16, 2027 |