6th CIBSE Technical Symposium to be held in Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh on 14th - 15th April 2016

The symposium theme is ‘Integration for whole life building performance’, and aims to encourage the participation of both young and experienced industry practitioners, researchers and building operators to share experiences and develop networks.

With over 80% of the UK population now living in urban areas and an increasing number of people choosing to live in towns and cities, the planning of future cities is becoming ever more important to ensure sustained economic growth and improved quality of life. Integration across urban buildings and services is recognised as a way to ensure cities become more resilient to climate change and reduce their impact on the environment.

Their call for papers can be found at the following link: http://www.cibse.org/technical-symposium-2016/technical-symposium-2016-call-for-abstracts. Submissions are to be made by 14th September 2015.
They are keen to get a good representation of presentations including societies, universities, research organisations, industry and others. They are aiming to keep the cost of attendance as low as possible - this is primarily a learned event. 

The deadline for abstracts for the Symposium 2016 is 14th September 2015 - please see details at the link if you would like to take part.


Key dates
14th September 2015 - submit 250 word abstract to symposium@cibse.org
October 2015 – Authors selected to proceed will be advised and specifically invited to prepare draft material suitable for oral or for poster delivery.
4th December 2015 – Selected authors submit draft manuscripts of full paper (between 3000 and 5000 words), or the draft poster, or case study keynotes for peer review
Early January 2016 – Authors receive reviewers' comments and develop final submission following review, and subject to acceptance by the reviewers/technical committee.
5th February 2016 – Deadline for submission of the finally reviewed paper/poster, or case study keynotes
11th March 2016 – Deadline for submission of final slides (which will be pre-loaded at the event)