Call for Abstracts


The ISI Annual Conference is the preeminent event for AEC industry professionals committed to fostering sustainable, equitable, and resilient civil infrastructure. Last year, we welcomed a record-breaking 1,800 participants from around the world to this two-day virtual event to engage and explore new ideas about how infrastructure can better serve our communities.

This year, we will continue to explore important and emerging issues impacting the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure. The conference offers a platform for ISI’s network of practitioners, government agencies, companies, educational institutions, and partner organizations to share insights on recent developments, real-world case studies, tangible project outcomes, and innovative solutions, while using the Envision framework as a guide on the path to sustainable infrastructure.

We invite you to share your knowledge of sustainability and the application of the Envision framework – including challenges, successes, and lessons learned – by submitting an abstract for one of our virtual presentations at this year’s conference. Individual and team submissions are welcome.


Submission Details

Important abstract dates:

Friday, May 30 – Poster abstracts due
Monday, June 30 – All other abstracts due
Late August – Submitters will be notified
Friday, October 3 – Final presentations due

ISI is using the Oxford Abstracts platform for submissions. You will be prompted to create a free Oxford Abstracts account prior to filling out the submission form. Through this account, you will be able to save, edit, and review your submission at any time. All abstracts will be reviewed by a peer review committee for quality and topical relevance. We appreciate your interest in sharing your knowledge of sustainability and application of the Envision framework! Please contact us with any questions.


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Conference Session Types

Panel Session

Session Length: 60 minutes | Number of Presenters: Up to 4

Panel sessions should maximize discussion among the panelists and answer related questions from the audience. In your abstract, tell us how you would use 60 minutes for a panel, including the discussion topic and who would be on the panel. Information about all panelists (up to 4 people) should be included as part of the abstract submission.


Education Session

Session Length: 30 minutes (20-minute presentation + 10-minute Q&A session) Number of Presenters: 1-2

Education sessions will feature technical presentations that highlight best practices, how to’s, trends, deep dives, insights, innovation, etc. Education sessions may be grouped together under a theme or focus to form a session block.


Lightning Round Session

Session Length: 10 minutes (no Q&A) | Number of Presenters: 1

Lighting round sessions will feature multiple presenters grouped together under a theme or focus, occuring successively as a session block. Lightning round presentations might quickly introduce a concept, summarize significant points, or highlight a distinct aspect of a topic.


Project Showcase Session

Session Length: 15 minutes | Number of Presenters: 1-2

Showcase sessions are intended for Envision project case studies. Multiple sessions will be combined with Q&A as a session block.


Poster Session

Session Length: 5-7 minutes | Number of Presenters: 1-2

Presenters prepare a poster and provide a short summary presentation during one of the poster sessions. All student poster presenters will be eligible to win a prize from this year’s poster presentation sponsor, Beyond21 Academy.

Topics of Interest

  • Best practices in (your topic)
  • Biodiversity & natural capital
  • Carbon
  • Circular economy
  • Climate adaptation
  • Climate change & public health
  • Driving efficiency & cost savings
  • Driving sustainability within the political climate
  • Emerging markets
  • Envision in “mega” projects
  • Envision project case studies
  • ESG & metrics
  • Funding & investment
  • Impact on local communities
  • Integrated infrastructure
  • Materials selection
  • Regulatory frameworks & local regulations
  • Social sustainability
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Supply chain
  • Sustainability in education
  • Technologies supporting sustainable infrastructure
  • Value of Envision beyond verification
  • Workforce skill building

Abstract Submission Resources