The 46th AIVC conference "Innovations in Smart Ventilation and IEQ for Resilient and Adaptive Buildings" will take place on September 30 & October 1, 2026 at the Songdo International District in Incheon, Republic of Korea. This international event will be held jointly with the 14th TightVent Conference and the 12th venticool Conference.
The conference is organized by INIVE on behalf of the AIVC, TightVent and venticool in collaboration with the Korean Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) and the Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems (KIAEBS).
The conference will feature a mixture of presentations selected from the call for papers & topical sessions as well as invited contributions, all organized into well-prepared and structured sessions aligned with the conference theme and topics. In addition, the event will include an exhibition from industry, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with leading partners showcasing innovative solutions and technologies.
Conference Topics:
Smart ventilation and IEQ (Indoor environmental quality)
- Sensor-based real-time IAQ monitoring and control systems
- Integration of ventilation with smart building management systems (BMS)
- Whole-building energy modeling to evaluate IEQ strategies
- Application of innovative materials for smart ventilation and IEQ enhancement
- Occupant-responsive ventilation strategies
- Innovative HVAC systems for enhanced energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact
- Impact of smart ventilation on health, comfort, and productivity
- Inspection, monitoring, maintenance, reliability and durability of ventilation systems
- Standards, policies and legislation
Building and ductwork airtightness
- Measurement techniques for building and ductwork airtightness
- Innovative sealing materials and construction practices
- Effects of air leakage on HVAC performance and energy use
- Long-term performance and durability of airtight construction
- Airtightness requirements in building codes and regulations
Ventilative cooling ‐ Resilient cooling
- Climate adaptation and urban resilience through sustainable cooling
- Performance evaluation of ventilative cooling in various climates
- Integration of ventilative cooling in zero energy buildings
- Occupant perception and satisfaction of IEQ
- Standards, policies and legislation
Important dates:
- Authors interested in peer review (abstract and paper review): Submit abstracts by December 15, 2025
- Authors not interested in peer review (abstract review only): Submit abstracts by March 6, 2026
- Topical session proposals: Submit by December 15, 2025
Detailed information and submission guidelines for both calls and the topical sessions are available at: https://aivc2026conference.org/submissions.do
For further information please visit the conference website at: https://aivc2026conference.org/