26-27 NOVEMBER 2026 / HYDERABAD

Engineering net-zero cities.

Name: RIDES 2026
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-27
Location: ESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

Low-carbon construction, clean technology and living infrastructure for resilient cities.

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START9:00 AM IST

VENUEESCI, Gachibowli, Hyderabad

FORMATConference + exhibition

10,000+

ACCE(I) life members forming a national engineering network.

54+

centres across India

40+

years of excellence

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About ACCE(I)

Four decades of engineering practice.

Established in 1985, the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India) advances professional standards, technical knowledge and consulting engineering across India.

Its national programme includes NATCON, National Awards, Foundation Day and continuing professional learning.

Hyderabad Centre

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RIDES themes

Five forces shaping the built future.

From resilient structures to net-zero delivery, RIDES brings the ideas changing how cities are designed, built and renewed.

Theme 01

Resilient

Infrastructure built to absorb risk and keep serving.

Theme 02

Innovation

New systems that improve real project outcomes.

Theme 03

Design

Decisions that align performance, place and people.

Theme 04

Engineering

Evidence and execution at meaningful scale.

Theme 05

Sustainable

Longer life, lower waste and stronger communities.

Who should attend

The people building what comes next.

Civil engineers and consultants

Contractors and construction professionals

Architects and designers

Infrastructure and rehabilitation specialists

Material, equipment and technology providers

Academicians, researchers and students

Sponsors and exhibitors

Public-sector and industry leaders

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Student rate

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Two-day conference access
Industry exhibition access
Technical sessions
Student networking

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Exhibition access

Visitor Pass Free

Explore the exhibition area. Conference sessions and the technical programme are not included.

Paid delegate prices include 18% GST.

Put your brand at the centre of civil engineering.

Build visibility, demonstrate technology and meet a focused audience of consultants, contractors, designers and infrastructure leaders.

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₹30,00,000

20 complimentary delegates

4 exhibition stalls

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₹20,00,000

15 complimentary delegates

3 exhibition stalls

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₹15,00,000

10 complimentary delegates

2 exhibition stalls

Gold

₹10,00,000

7 complimentary delegates

2 exhibition stalls

Silver stall

₹5,00,000

5 complimentary delegates

1 exhibition stall

Supported by the engineering ecosystem.

Partner with RIDES

Pre Engineered Structures Society of India

Telangana Valuers Association

The Institution of Engineers (India)

ASHRAE Deccan Chapter

ISHRAE Deccan Chapter

Indian Buildings Congress

Media Partners

Exhibit at RIDES 2026

Put your technology in front of the industry.

Meet civil engineers, contractors, consultants and decision-makers looking for construction materials, machinery, software and sustainable solutions.

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₹1,25,000

Exhibition package

3m × 3m

Dedicated stall

Complimentary delegates

Speakers

Dr. Pradeep Kumar Ramancharla

Director, CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee

Topic : Resilient Infrastructure for Climate Change and Extreme Whether events.

Key highlights

Expertise in earthquake engineering, structural safety and disaster risk reduction.
Developed the post-earthquake building safety assessment method adopted as BIS IS 18289.

Dr. Mohammed Sajid Abbasi

Structural Civil Engineer

Topic : Design Challenges in Long Spans Spatial Roof Structures.

Key highlights

Specialist in space frames, pre-engineered buildings, and specialized glass facade support structures.
30+ years of expertise in structural design, fabrication, and installation across Saudi Arabia and India.

Er. Sandeep Shirkhedkar

Director, IMA GIS Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. & Vardhaan Lithium Pvt. Ltd.

Topic : Application of LiDAR and Digital Twin Technology for sustainable infrastructures developments.

Key highlights

Structural engineering, GIS, LiDAR and environmental consulting expertise.
Experience across more than 1,000 projects in 13+ countries.

Er. V. Umamaheswaran

Deputy General Manager, Concrete Technology, Buildings and Factories IC, L&T Construction

Topic : 3D Printing of Concrete Construction.

Key highlights

Expertise in concrete testing, QA/QC, and concrete management for large-scale building projects.
23+ years of experience in concrete technology, quality control, and construction management.

Dr. Ankit Garg

Associate Professor, XJTLU, China; Vice-Chair, AsRTC22 Biogeotechnics

Topic : A Smart Framework for Determining Vegetation Wilting Points to Enhance Sustainable Green Roof Maintenance in Urban Environments.

Key highlights

Expertise in Biogeotechnics, advancing nature-based solutions for resilient infrastructure.
Pioneering research in Green Infrastructure and sustainable geotechnical engineering

Dr.-Ing. Marwan Alzaylaie

Engineering Executive & Academic

Topic : Advancing Deep Foundation Design on Dubai Sedimentary Rock: Insights from Field Performance and Geotechnical Numerical Modelling

Key highlights

Over 24 years of experience in advanced geotechnical design.
Expertise in smart construction and digital engineering workflows.

Dr. V. Rajendran

Structural engineering and Repair & Rehabilitation expert

Topic : Brainstorming session of Repair & Rehabilitation and case study overview.

Key highlights

Over 30 years of experience in repair and rehabilitation of reinforced concrete structures.
Specialises in corrosion mitigation and rehabilitation of marine structures.

Er. Gururaj S. Thali

Chairman & Managing Director, Innotech Engineering Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

Topic : Composite structures: high rise buildings (Innovation)

Key highlights

Expertise in structural engineering and high-rise construction across India and the Middle East.
Pioneering advanced structural systems, including the patented Bracketed Flat Plate System

Er. V. Jagadish Kumar

Head, L’Avenir Lift Consultancy

Topic : Engineering and design challenges in vertical transportation for super tall buildings

Key highlights

Leading contributor to elevator standards, safety codes, and sustainable vertical transportation practices.
33+ years of expertise in vertical transportation, advising on 15,000+ elevator and escalator units.

Mr. Roy Aniruddha

Co-founder & Chairman, TechnoStruct LLC and TechnoStruct Academy

Topic : BIM integrated Design Workflow for multidisciplinary projects

Key highlights

More than 20 years of experience in the AEC industry.
Connects academic learning with construction practice through project-based BIM education.

Er. Veeresh S C

MEP Design Consultant, ESVE Design Solutions Private Limited

Topic : Water supply & plumbing design for high rise buildings

Key highlights

30 years of experience as a practising engineering consultant.
Integrated MEP design aligned with building codes, green ratings and efficiency standards.

Dr. N. Ananda Valli

Director, CSIR - Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai

Topic : Structural Health Monitoring: Need, Challenges and Way Forward

Key highlights

Doctoral studies on 'Experimental and analytical studies on laced reinforced concrete and laced steel-concrete composite elements
India's Most Inspiring Women Engineers & Scientists

Plan your RIDES participation.

Join engineers, researchers and industry leaders for two days of technical insights and construction innovation. Take part as a delegate, showcase your solutions or support the conversations shaping resilient infrastructure.