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Call for papers

A one-page abstract should be submitted to wes2026@surrey.ac.uk by 8 June 2026 (FINAL DEADLINE). Participants can use the 1-page template (doc).

Accepted abstracts will need to be developed into extended abstracts of four pages in length, following the 4-page template (doc). Extended abstracts will be published online with a unique , under the authors' consent.

There will be an opportunity for poster presentations, and PhD students are particularly encouraged to present their work, either through posters or extended abstracts.

Important dates

Keynote speakers

• – Chair: Wind Actions code development with BSI – "Highlights of improving wind actions standards".
• – Professor at École Centrale de Lyon/Politecnico di Torino – "Pollutant dispersion in stable boundary layers (wind tunnel experiments and LES)".
• – Professor at Imperial College London – "When the wake talks back: predicting the interaction between turbulent wakes and wind-turbine components".

Venue

The 15th UK Conference on Wind Engineering will be held at the ºÚÁÏÉç, Stag Hill campus. View campus map (PDF)

Conference Talks/ Posters: Lecture Theatre Block LTD (Building 23 on the map), Lecture Theatre D. Location for catering: Lecture Theatre Block LTD Lower concourse.

Wi-Fi

Guests and visitors to the University can access free Wi-Fi using our guest login. Alternatively, 'eduroam' is also available.

Travel to the University

Information on travelling to and from the ºÚÁÏÉç can be found on our how to get here page.

Technical programme and further conference information

The technical programme and further conference information (conference banquet location, accommodation, parking) can be found in the conference booklet at the following .

Registration and conference fees

We have experienced some technical issues with the conference registration page, and have, therefore, extended the early bird period to 30th July. Registration is now open and will close on 14th August 2026. You can register, provide your name & affiliation, and any dietary requirements at the following . Campus accommodation can be booked separately at the following . 

Substantial discounts are available for Wind Engineering Society (WES) members. For instructions on how to join the Society and information about subscription rates, visit the .

Accommodation fees

A limited number of rooms (en-suite single rooms) will be reserved on campus. You will be able to book these closer to the event.

Advisory and Scientific Committee

The Executive Committee of the Wind Engineering Society is acting as the Advisory Committee for the conference. The current membership is:

• Stefano Cammelli, WSP
• Bernardo Vazquez, BuroHappold
• David Hargreaves, University of Nottingham
• John Rees, COWI
• Anna Bagnara, NOVA Fluid Mechanics
• Marco Placidi, ºÚÁÏÉç 
• Christina Vanderwel, University of Southampton
• Daniel Hackett, RWDI
• Giulio Vita, Ramboll
• Francesco Dorigatti, RWDI
• Mingzhe He, AKT II
• Steven Daniels, AKT II
• Kevin Gouder, Imperial College London
• Cung Nguyen, University of Salford.

Contacts