YMG activities

Young Members Meeting at the fib Congress 2025

Each year, young professionals and researchers from the fib community come together at the fib Congress to exchange ideas and grow their network.
This year, we're launching a new, interactive format: a series of virtual sessions leading up to the event will address key scientific, technical, and societal topics, with takeaways to be finalized at the conference.
During the Congress, a roundtable working session will consolidate these insights, followed by a final presentation with mentor feedback and a networking cocktail.
Details on the virtual and in-person sessions, as well as registration, can be found below.

Virtual Session 1: Scientific and Technical Challenges

In the field of civil engineering, there are still many barriers to overcome to improve the performance of our structures. This session will present recent scientific advancements, identify challenges, and propose potential solutions. The outcome of this discussion would be the formulation of a research group or project to be implemented with young member group.

Topics of Interest: How to harmonise resilience and sustainability in building construction?

>>> Download the document to access all the information about the sessions, including the link to join and the speaker's bio

Virtual Session 2: Open-source Digital Tools for Civil Engineering

The engineering profession is constantly evolving, and the integration of digital tools is transforming our field. This session aims to explore how open-source digital technologies can enhance our work. An open-source Python-based tool developed within fib Task Group 2.14 “Open-source code development by the fib” will be presented, followed by a discussion on how open-source digital tools can be leveraged in our everyday activities as structural engineers.

Topics of Interest:

• Presentation of the Python tool developed within fib TG 2.14.
• Demonstration of integrating the Python tool with other open-source tools.
• Discussion on open-source digital tools for solving engineering challenges.

>>> Download the document to access all the information about the sessions, including the link to join and the speaker's bio

Virtual Session 3: Future Perspectives YMG

Play an active role in shaping the future of the fib Young Members Group (YMG). This virtual session invites all members to reflect on the group’s current position, share their vision for its future, and engage in discussions about the path ahead. Together, we will assess our strategic priorities and explore opportunities to refine them where appropiate. The goal is to generate and discuss ideas for initiatives to further strengthen and advance the goals of YMG.

 Topics of Interest:

• Define a strategic vision for the future of YMG
• Develop initiatives that support and enhance the strategic vision of YMG

>>> Download the document to access all the information about the sessions, including the link to join and the speaker's bio

Final Restitution Session

This closing session will present the results of our discussions and projects, followed by feedback from a mentor. The session will be structured as follows:

• Presentation of the fib Young Members network and an invitation for new participants to join.
• Summary of the work completed so far.
• A mentor-led discussion on a key theme, providing guidance and insights.

The event will conclude with a networking cocktail.

Location: Room Gould1
Date & Time: Monday, June 16, 2025, 15:45 – 18:15
Registration: If you plan to attend this final session send an email to ymfib2025@afgc.asso.fr.

Off-Congress Social Event

To foster connections beyond the conference setting, an informal social event will be organized at a trendy venue in Antibes. If you are interested, send an email to ymfib2025@afgc.asso.fr to receive details about the location and time.

Join us in shaping the future of civil engineering! Don't miss this opportunity to engage with peers, contribute to meaningful discussions, and develop innovative projects. We look forward to your participation!