The 2026 IIBEC BES will take place at the JW Marriott, in Indianapolis, IN, October 18-20, 2026. BES will be a live, interactive experience convening the best experts in building enclosure industry, with a welcome reception and a two-day educational program comprising more than 15 unique, cutting-edge presentations on the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of modern and/or older building enclosures. 

Will you be one of the presenters? Put your skills, knowledge, and talent to work for your profession and submit an abstract for presentation

Abstract submission should be a concise proposal of new information that is technically sound and credible, and include the following:

• Primary issue being addressed.
• Type and basis of the new information that will be contributed to the industry (e.g., research conducted, personal experience).
• Intended primary audience concise statement describing the new information and how the information will be useful to the primary audience.

 

Topics for consideration include:

• Building Performance   
• Business/Professional Development 
• Case Studies
• Codes & Standards 
• Design Considerations/Best Practices 
• Failure/Investigation 
• Fenestration/Glazing 
• HVAC Systems and Air Quality/Wellness 
• Moisture/Thermal Analyses 
• Project Management 
• Research & Technology 
• Restoration 
• Risk Management
• Safety 
• Sustainability/Resilience
• Wind/Structural