CALL for THEME

ACUUS 2027 will bring together global scholars, engineers, policymakers and industry leaders to jointly explore the future development direction of underground space. A concise, forward-looking and inspiring conference theme is the soul of the event, as it defines the depth, breadth and orientation of the discussions at this academic gathering.

To draw on collective wisdom and ensure that the conference theme can best reflect industry development trends and global common concerns, the Organizing Committee of ACUUS 2027 is now launching a global open call for the Congress Theme. The aim is to refine a forward-looking, inclusive and compelling overarching theme that will run through the entire conference and guide stakeholders from all sectors to reflect on the role and value of underground space in the 21st century.

The conference theme shall closely align with global development trends, embody the spirit of the times and a global perspective, reflect the core value of underground space in addressing urbanization, climate change, technological innovation and other issues, and possess academic depth and practical inspiration. It is recommended to develop creative ideas around the following keywords (which can be combined or extended):

– Resilience

The strategic role of underground space in responding to natural disasters, climate change and emergencies. Underground solutions for enhancing the resilience of urban infrastructure systems.

– Green & Sustainability

The synergy between underground space and carbon neutrality, ecological protection, and resource recycling. Underground innovations that promote energy transition and low-carbon urban development.

– Smart & Intelligent

The application of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things in the planning, construction and management of underground space. The integration of smart underground infrastructure with future urban intelligent systems.

Theme Proposals: Put forward 1–3 candidate phrases or short sentences for the conference theme.
Theme Elaboration: For each proposal, provide a brief elaboration of around 200 words, explaining the connotation and significance of the theme, as well as its relevance to the development of underground space.
Eligibility for Submission: Professionals, scholars, students and enthusiasts of underground space from universities, research institutions, enterprises, industry associations and government departments worldwide are welcome to participate.
Language: Submissions shall be in both Chinese and English, presented in a concise and impactful manner (the English version is recommended to be no more than 10 words).
Submission Method: Please send your entries in PDF or Word format to the official submission email: info@acuus.com.cn. The email subject should be marked as “ACUUS 2027 Theme Call – Name/Affiliation of Submitter”.

English Subject: Subterranean Resilience for Climate Adaptation

Chinese Subject: 地下空间与气候适应韧性

Brief Explanation: Faced with the increasingly severe challenges of climate change, cities must build core resilience that can withstand shocks and maintain continuous operation. With the theme of “Underground Space and Climate Adaptation Resilience”, this conference focuses on the strategic role of underground space as a critical urban infrastructure. It will conduct in-depth discussions on how underground engineering can proactively respond to extreme weather, mitigate disaster risks, safeguard urban lifelines, and share cutting-edge technologies and management paradigms. The conference aims to promote the systematic integration of underground space into the global climate adaptation strategy, providing in-depth solutions and action blueprints for building safe, sustainable and resilient future cities.

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Underground Space Committee of Chinese Society for Urban Studies

Jiangsu Underground Space Society (JSUSS)

The 20th World Conference of the Associated Research Centres for the Urban Underground Space
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