Do you have a revolutionary project, research breakthrough, or innovative, Sustainable idea, whether realised or conceptual?
Countless transformative research projects remain buried in papers, drawings, and blueprints, hidden from the public eye. These groundbreaking ideas deserve a global platform, where they can inspire and ignite change. SOCB is offering that platform through a prestigious exhibition and publication opportunity.
SOCB invites visionary talent from across the globe to shape a future of sustainable, thriving, and resilient cities, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a leader in research and innovation, SOCB champions ideas that can revolutionise our approach to sustainability in urban development. At this critical moment in the climate crisis, we are committed to rethinking, reimagining, and redefining our world in key areas: Product, Industrial, Innovative Material, Engineering, Technology, Construction, Architecture, Interior, Design, Heritage Documentation, Conservation, Restoration, Landscape, Environment, Preservation, Urbanism, Planning, Transportation.
This is your chance to showcase your work at an exclusive travel exhibition round the world best cities. Exceptional projects will gain global recognition, with the top 18 winning projects in exhibition and 36 shortlisted entries in total 54 projects to be published in an exclusive edition.
Project in SIX Categories:
C1) Product + Industrial + Innovative Materials
C2) Engineering + Technology + Construction
C3) Architecture + Interior + Design
C4) Heritage Documentation + Conservation + Restoration
C5) Landscape + Environmental + Preservation
C6) Urbanism + Planning + Transportation
Selection and Jury
A distinguished jury, comprising experts from diverse fields and backgrounds, will evaluate each project. This esteemed panel will select six shortlisted projects and three winning entries across each category, celebrating groundbreaking creativity and sustainable impact.
Exhibition and Publication
- Exhibition: The 18 top projects from all six categories will be showcased in Travel Exhibition around the difference cities, drawing global attention to the ideas shaping tomorrow.
- Publication: A curated selection (Shortlist 36 + Winning 18) = 54 selected projects will be featured in a Special Issue Publication by SOCB, ensuring these transformative ideas reach an international audience through our magazine or book.
Key Dates and Information
1) Project Registration and Submission: June 15, 2026
2) Winner and Shortlist Announcement: July 30, 2026
3) Travel Exhibition and Publication: From August 2026 to 2027
4) Project must be submitted on one A2 sheet portrait (420 x 594 mm) pdf.
5) Once payment is made to SOCB you will receive a registration number.
6) Registration number must be placed on right side top corner on A2 sheet.
7) Please do not mention your name or company name on sheet (its against rules).
8)Jury decision is the final decision.
Please first register and send your final project in one A2 Portrait Pdf (composed with text, images, details and registration number on right side top corner) email to: research.socb@gmail.com on or before 15 June 2026.
SOCB retains the exclusive rights to publish and exhibit all winning and shortlisted projects across the six categories, ensuring that all authors receive proper acknowledgment for their contributions.
Jury:
Ar. Rasha Sukkarieh, M.Arch, expert in Advanced Design & Digital Fabrication, Architect, Educator and Independent Researcher, The Impact Lab Beirut, Lebanon.
Dr. Panagiotis Papageorgiou, is a Senior Lecturer at the International College Portsmouth, and an Early Career Researcher at the University of Portsmouth. His research lies at the intersection of Digital Preservation and Virtual Heritage.
Ar. Sonali Dahotre, M.Arch, Landscape Architecture from CEPT University, Visiting Faculty at various Design Schools, Independent researcher, founder of Sparrow Landscape Initiative – An Ecology Based Landscape Design Practice, Pune, India.
Prof. Moritz Elbert, Dipl. Des. Curator and Strategic Designer, Specialist in Design, Art History, and Theory, TU München/ IUAV Venezia, Germany/Italy.
Ar. Priya Chavan, M.Tech. expert in Architecture, Housing, and Urban Planning, PhD Scholar in Disaster Studies and Urban Affairs, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, India.
Registration:
Early Registration: 30 December 2025
Regular Registration: 01 January to 15 March 2026
Late Registration: 15 March to 15 June 2026
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