Welcome Message

Esteemed Colleagues and Distinguished Professionals, 

We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the 12th International Conference on Bearing Capacity of Roads, Railways, and Airfields (BCRRA 2026), taking place in the vibrant city of Ljubljana, Slovenia, from June 22st to June 24th, 2026.

This prestigious conference is a unique gathering of prominent experts, bringing together researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers from around the globe. Whether you are involved in the design, construction, maintenance, or management of roads, railways, and airfields, or if your work focuses on the development and application of cutting-edge materials and technologies in these sectors, BCRRA 2026 offers an unparalleled opportunity to gathering with professional in these fields. We are pleased to welcome representatives from governmental and regulatory bodies, as well as experts from leading global organizations, such as the International Road Federation (IRF), the World Road Association (PIARC), and Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories (FEHRL), who are committed to advancing transportation infrastructure on a global scale.

Hosted by a consortium of esteemed Slovenian institutions—DRI Investment Management, the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute (ZAG), and the Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering (FGG), with technical support from DRC d.o.o.—this event promises to be an enriching experience in a stunning setting.

We look forward to welcoming you to Ljubljana in June 2026.

On behalf of the Slovenian BCRRA 2026 Organizing Committee,

Co-chairperson Suzana Svetličič, DRI investment management, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Co-chairman, Dr. Aleš Žnidaršič, ZAG, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Important dates

Deadline of Abstracts Submission:

24.03.2025

Notification of Abstracts acceptance:

28.04.2025

Submission of draft manuscripts for review:

8.09.2025

Notification of paper acceptance:

17.11.2025

Submission of Final Paper:

12.01.2026

Notification oral/poster:

12.03.2026

Registration opens:

3.11.2025

End of early bird registration:

23.03.2026