The FABRE Conference 2026 will take place in Rome from February 16 to 19, 2026, at the Auditorium della Tecnica, and represents one of the most important national and international events dedicated to existing bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.
Now in its third edition, the conference is organized by the FABRE Consortium and focuses on dialogue between scientific research, technological innovation, and practical applications, with the aim of improving the safety, durability, and management of existing infrastructure.
FABRE Conference 2026: Dates, Venue, and Objectives
The 3rd FABRE Conference will be held from February 16 to 19, 2026, at the Auditorium della Tecnica in Rome, a well-known venue for high-level scientific and technical events.
The conference has clear and concrete objectives:
- to promote dialogue between research, industry, and institutions;
- to foster innovation in the maintenance and management of existing infrastructure;
- to present practical applications, case studies, and new monitoring models.
The program includes scientific sessions, round tables, and technical seminars, with the participation of international speakers from universities, public bodies, and private companies, offering a comprehensive and multidisciplinary overview of the sector.
Main Topics of the FABRE Conference 2026
The FABRE Conference 2026 will address a wide range of key topics in modern infrastructure engineering, including:
- monitoring and maintenance of bridges, viaducts, and tunnels;
- structural analysis and seismic and hydraulic risk management;
- diagnostics and non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques;
- digitalization and artificial intelligence applied to infrastructure management;
- resilience and sustainability of road networks.
The conference will also include exchanges with international research organizations and groups.
Conference proceedings will be published in Procedia Structural Integrity (Elsevier).
—> Download the full program (PDF)
A Key Event for Academia and Industry
Over the years, the FABRE Conference has become a benchmark event for civil engineering and infrastructure maintenance at both national and international levels.
The 2026 edition will feature experts and representatives from ANSFISA, ANAS, the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, as well as Italian and international universities and polytechnic institutes, presenting experiences related to:
- major infrastructure projects;
- long-span bridges;
- advanced monitoring and control systems.
Round tables and case studies will focus on critical issues such as seismic risk, landslides, material degradation, and hydraulic phenomena, with the goal of sharing advanced methodologies to improve the safety and durability of existing infrastructure.
GNR at the FABRE Conference 2026: Innovation and Materials Diagnostics
GNR Analytical Instruments will participate in the 3rd FABRE Conference with a high-level technical contribution, confirming its role in materials diagnostics for infrastructure.
During the event, Luigi Pisani, GNR’s Commercial Director, will present the paper:
Stress assessment of prestressing steels using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and magnetic Barkhausen (MBN) measurements: correlation and synergy
The study was developed by:
- Luigi Pisani and Alessandro Torboli (GNR Analytical Instruments)
- Giulio Ventura and Mauro Corrado (Politecnico di Torino – Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering)
Thanks to its expertise in spectrometry and X-ray diffraction systems, GNR supports the structural engineering sector with solutions dedicated to:
- chemical and structural analysis of metals used in bridges and viaducts;
- identification of degradation and damage mechanisms;
- quality control and monitoring of construction materials.
—> Learn more: X-ray diffraction analysis methods
GNR’s participation in the FABRE Conference 2026 confirms the company’s commitment to developing advanced analytical technologies for predictive diagnostics and infrastructure safety.
Practical Information and Registration
- Dates: February 16–19, 2026
- Venue: Auditorium della Tecnica – Rome
- Organizer: FABRE Consortium
The conference offers several participation options:
- full conference registration;
- daily registration;
- online participation.
Early bird registrations are available until January 26, 2026.
The program also includes a Gala Dinner (February 20) and multiple networking opportunities for companies, professionals, and institutions.
FAQ – FABRE Conference 2026
From February 16 to 19, 2026, at the Auditorium della Tecnica in Rome.
The conference is organized by the FABRE Consortium, a network of universities, research centers, and industrial partners focused on infrastructure safety and management.
Infrastructure monitoring, NDT diagnostics, seismic and hydraulic risk, digitalization, AI, resilience, and sustainability.
Professionals, engineers, designers, researchers, public authorities, companies, university students, and PhD candidates.
Registration is available via the official FABRE website, with full, daily, and online participation options.
The official PDF program is available on the FABRE Consortium website.
Yes, GNR Analytical Instruments will actively participate with a technical contribution focused on materials diagnostics.
GNR will present a study on stress assessment in prestressing steels using XRD and magnetic Barkhausen techniques, developed in collaboration with the Politecnico di Torino.
GNR develops advanced solutions for spectrometry and X-ray diffraction, supporting quality control, degradation analysis, and predictive monitoring of infrastructure materials.
