Conference Regulations

XXXII Conference “Lightweight Structures in Civil Engineering – LSCE 2026”

Gliwice, Poland, 3–4 December 2026

§1. General Provisions

1. The scientific conference “Lightweight Structures in Civil Engineering – LSCE 2026”, hereinafter referred to as the Conference, will take place on 3–4 December 2026 in Gliwice, Poland.
2. The Conference is organized by Silesian University of Technology in cooperation with the Polish Association of Civil Engineers and Technicians (PZITB), Gliwice Branch.
3. The aim of the Conference is to present research results, design experiences, and to exchange knowledge related to lightweight structures in civil engineering and architecture.

§2. Participation in the Conference

1. Participants of the Conference may include:
   •  academic staff
   •  doctoral students
   •  students
   •  designers and representatives of engineering practice
   •  other persons interested in the Conference topics
2. Participation in the Conference requires:
   •  registration through the submission form available on the Conference website (www.lsce.pl)
   •  payment of the conference fee
3. The organizer reserves the right to refuse a submission in the event of providing false information or violating the provisions of these regulations.

§3. Submission of Papers and Abstracts

1. Participants may submit proposals for presentations in the form of conference abstracts.
2. Abstracts should be prepared in accordance with the organizer’s guidelines and submitted within the deadlines specified on the Conference website.
3. Submissions are subject to scientific evaluation by the Conference Scientific Committee.
4. The organizer reserves the right to:
   •  reject submissions that do not meet formal or scientific requirements
   •  change the form of presentation (e.g., oral presentation / poster)

§4. Conference Publications

1. Accepted abstracts may be published in the Book of Abstracts of the Conference.
2. By submitting an abstract, the author declares that:
   •  the work is original
   •  it does not infringe the copyright of third parties
   •  all co-authors have agreed to its submission
3. The author grants the organizer a non-exclusive license to publish the abstract in the conference materials in both printed and electronic formats.
4. After the Conference, it may be possible to submit extended scientific papers for publication in journals or monographs indicated by the organizers.

§5. Conference Fees

1. Information about the conference fees and payment deadlines will be published on the Conference website.
2. The conference fee includes services specified by the organizer (e.g., participation in sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks).
3. In the event of resignation from participation in the Conference, the organizer may specify refund conditions on the Conference website.

§6. Personal Data

1. The administrator of the participants’ personal data is the Conference organizer.
2. Personal data are processed solely for the purpose of:
   •  organizing the Conference
   •  contacting participants
   •  preparing conference materials
3. Providing personal data is voluntary; however, it is necessary for participation in the Conference.

§7. Conference Documentation

1. The organizer may document the Conference in the form of:
   •  photographs
   •  audio recordings
   •  video recordings
2. These materials may be used for informational and promotional purposes related to the Conference.

§8. Final Provisions

1. The organizer reserves the right to introduce changes to the Conference programme.
2. Current information concerning the Conference will be published on the official Conference website.
3. Registration for participation in the Conference is considered as acceptance of these regulations.