The IAI Annual Student Competition is set to become one of the most highly anticipated events at the IAI Summit, starting with its inaugural edition in 2024. Designed to engage, inspire, and showcase the next generation of infrastructure professionals, this competition provides a unique platform for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research and innovations to a distinguished audience of industry experts, academics, and policymakers.

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A Platform for Innovation and Excellence

The IAI Student Poster Competition, a key component of the annual summit, highlights cutting-edge research in infrastructure. Participants will present their work across various critical themes, including:

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• Smart Cities and Sustainable Infrastructure

• Transportation and Mobility Solutions

• Water and Waste Management Systems

• Renewable Energy and Power Systems

• Innovative Construction Materials and Methods

• Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management​

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By competing, students gain valuable exposure, receive constructive feedback, and have the opportunity to network with leading professionals in the field.

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Judging and Awards

Entries are assessed by a panel of experts using five key criteria:

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1. Relevance – How well the research aligns with infrastructure challenges and summit themes.

2. Innovation – The originality and creativity of the research approach.

3. Methodology – The rigor and effectiveness of the research methods.

4. Impact – The potential influence of the research on the industry.

5. Presentation – The clarity, organization, and effectiveness of the poster presentation.

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The top undergraduate and graduate submissions will receive cash prizes, with winners announced during the closing ceremony of the summit.

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Building a Legacy

With the overwhelming enthusiasm from students, educators, and professionals, the IAI Student Competition is set to become an integral and growing feature of future summits. As the competition expands, IAI aims to foster deeper engagement with academia, enhance industry-academic collaboration, and inspire innovative solutions to modern infrastructure challenges.

Join us at the IAI Summit 2025 in Houston, TX, where the brightest minds in infrastructure will come together to showcase their talent, research, and vision for the future.

For submission details, deadlines, and more information, please email Nancy Beltran at nbeltran@cementx.org.