The 46th Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) conference 'Innovations in Smart Ventilation and IEQ for Resilient and Adaptive Buildings' will take place on September 30 and October 1, 2026, at the Songdo International District in Incheon, Republic of Korea. This international event will be held jointly with the 14th TightVent Conference and the 12th Venticool conference.

The conference is organised by INIVE on behalf of the AIVC, TightVent, and venticool in collaboration with the Korean Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) and the Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems (KIAEBS).

The conference will feature a mixture of presentations selected from the call for papers and topical sessions as well as invited contributions, all organised into well-prepared and structured sessions aligned with the conference theme and topics. In addition, the event will include an exhibition from the industry, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with leading partners showcasing innovative solutions and technologies.

Conference topics:

• Smart ventilation and IEQ (Indoor environmental quality)
  • Sensor-based real-time Internal Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring and control systems
  • Integration of ventilation with smart building management systems (BMS)
  • Whole-building energy modelling to evaluate IEQ strategies
  • Application of innovative materials for smart ventilation and Internal environmental Quality (IEQ) enhancement
  • Occupant-responsive ventilation strategies
  • Innovative Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems for enhanced energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact
  • Impact of smart ventilation on health, comfort, and productivity
  • Inspection, monitoring, maintenance, reliability, and durability of ventilation systems
  • Standards, policies, and legislation
• Building and ductwork airtightness
  • Measurement techniques for building and ductwork airtightness
  • Innovative sealing materials and construction practices
  • Effects of air leakage on HVAC performance and energy use
  • Long-term performance and durability of airtight construction
  • Airtightness requirements in building codes and regulations
• Ventilative cooling ‐ Resilient cooling
  • Climate adaptation and urban resilience through sustainable cooling
  • Performance evaluation of ventilative cooling in various climates
  • Integration of ventilative cooling in zero-energy buildings
  • Occupant perception and satisfaction of IEQ
  • Standards, policies, and legislation 

Important dates

• Authors interested in peer review (abstract and paper review): Submit abstracts by December 15, 2025
• Authors not interested in peer review (abstract review only): Submit abstracts by March 6, 2026
• Topical session proposals: Submit by December 15, 2025