Choose a theme
Select the one thematic pillar that best fits your contribution.
Call for papers
Bring evidence. Share what works.
Original research, case studies, technologies, industry applications and implementation experience are welcome, especially work relevant to Ethiopia and Africa.
Submit your abstract →59 days left
How it works
From abstract to the podium.
Call for Papers→Abstract submission→Abstract review→Acceptance→Full / extended paper→Peer review→Revision→Final acceptance→Presentation
Write your abstract
In English, recommended 250–350 words: the problem, objective, methods, findings or anticipated contribution, and practical relevance. Add affiliations, a corresponding-author email and 4–6 keywords.
Develop your paper
Accepted abstracts are invited to a concise full or extended paper of about 6–8 pages, including references, figures and tables. A template will be published here when released.
Review, revise & present
Review considers relevance, originality, rigor, clarity and practical significance. Final presentation placement depends on review and programme capacity.
Timeline
Key milestones.
- Call for Papers launchedLate October 2026
- Abstract submission closesNext31 December 2026
- Abstract acceptance notification15 January 2027
- Full / extended paper submission15 February 2027
- Peer-review decisions10 March 2027
- Revised paper submission24 March 2027
- Final acceptance notification5 April 2027
- MOC 2027 Summit, Addis Ababa14–15 May 2027
Good to know
What we are looking for
Twelve peer-reviewed oral presentations will be selected, three under each theme, alongside four invited thematic presentations and four keynotes.
Proceedings, indexing, DOIs and journal arrangements are still to be confirmed. Acceptance for presentation does not by itself guarantee publication. Author registration and presentation rules will be announced.
Themes
Pick your pillar.
Each theme will feature one invited presentation and three peer-reviewed technical presentations.
01
Modular, Prefabricated & Sustainable Construction Technologies
The systems and factories that make offsite construction possible, and how to adapt them locally.
Modular & panelized systemsPrecast, timber, steel & hybridAutomation & advanced manufacturingSustainable materialsLow-carbon technologiesResource efficiencyTechnology transferLocal adaptation
02
Design, Digitalization, Standards & Regulations
Digital design, codes and quality systems that let industrialized construction scale safely.
DfMABIM & digital constructionStandardizationBuilding codesPermittingCertificationQuality assuranceLife-cycle assessmentClimate-resilient design
03
Productivity, Supply Chains & Workforce Development
Factories, logistics and skills: the human and industrial base behind faster delivery.
Lean constructionProduction optimizationLogisticsLocal sourcingManufacturing capacityWorkforce developmentWaste reductionCircular production & recyclingIndustry–academia collaboration
04
Policy, Financing & Investment for Industrialized Construction
The policy, procurement and finance mechanisms that turn good ideas into a working market.
Policy reformsProcurementIncentivesFinancing mechanismsPublic–private partnershipsInvestment opportunitiesMarket developmentAffordable housing deliveryImplementation roadmaps