Sustainable Infrastructure and Cities conference
23rd to 26th May 2023 – Sir James Matthews Building, Guildhall Square, Southampton
Tickets to attend this conference will be available through Eventbrite from 1st March to 20th May 2023 Register HERE
Themes for sessions will be based around the UN Sustainable Development Goals, please consider which goal your research links to. (THE 17 GOALS | Sustainable Development (un.org))
To express and interest in presenting at this conference please complete this FORM
Expression of interest deadline: 28th March 2023
Once an expression of interest has been received they will be peer reviewed and successful entrants will be notified and provided with templates. Presentations will be clustered and may be in any of the event days, applicants will be advised which session they will be a part of in advance.
Poster submission deadline: 10th May 2023
Presentation slide hand in deadline: 17th May 2023
Conference dates 23rd to 26th May 2023 – Sir James Matthews Building, Guildhall Square, Southampton
Provisional programme
23rd May – pre-conference welcome dinner 6.30pm venue to be decided
24th May – Day 1 presentations from PGRs and industry keynotes (TBC), afternoon workshops and networking café.
25th May – Day 2 presentations from PGRs and keynote talk on Sustainable Cities by Prof Chris Rogers University of Birmingham, a tour of the National Infrastructure Laboratory, Boldrewood Campus and Future Towns Innovation Hub, Southampton Science Park, Chilworth, (coach travel provided). The day will close with a reception open to UKCRIC attendees and conference delegates
26th May – UKCRIC hosted gathering to discuss current research projects and network including key note speakers from industry
Tickets to attend this conference will be available through Eventbrite from 1st March to 20th May 2023 Register HERE
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be conference proceedings?
This CDT conference will not have a conference proceedings. Work presented here can have been previously presented at other conferences, this event is to share current research with a wider network of PGRs. We ask that posters are submitted on out template to ensure they meet size and quality requirements.
What accommodation is available?
There are many hotels in Southampton which are listed on the accommodation page.
We strongly advise participants planning to attend in person assure that their bookings can be cancelled before the conference.
About the City of Southampton
Located on the south coast of the UK in the county of Hampshire, Southampton is a friendly and diverse city enjoying a mild climate and fast transportation links to other UK and global cities. Southampton has its own distinctive character with a rich maritime heritage and a focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing, as well as being one of the most important ports in the UK. Southampton is also the major port for cruise ships and was one of the 4 shortlisted locations for the 2025 UK City of Culture.
Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. It is also a city with two Universities and a large number of the South’s science and innovation companies. Recognised as the cultural, retail and commercial capital of the south of England, it’s a great place to shop, eat, socialise and enjoy sports and the arts.
Southampton is one of the greenest cities and has several large parks in the city centre. Southampton Common has over 300 acres of managed woodland in the heart of the city perfect for a walking or jogging. it is also the venue for community events during the year such as fairs, gigs and charity races.
Not far from Southampton there are areas of natural beauty and stunning coastlines including the New Forest National Park, Isle of Wight and coastal resorts of Bournemouth and Poole.
