Built to Withstand: Engineering Congress 2026 Calls for Disaster-Ready Climate-Adaptive Solutions

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Los Baños, through its Civil Engineering Executive Organization (CEO), will host the national Engineering Congress 2026 this coming February, a premier two-day event uniting the country’s brightest minds to confront the pressing demands of climate adaptation and disaster resilience.

Scheduled for February 28 and March 1, 2026, the Congress will feature two cornerstone events: the Engineering Seminar and Career Expo and the 21st Executives’ Challenge (Executives’ Challenge XXI). This year’s initiative, aiming to create a platform for expert discourse and career development, is framed by the critical theme: “Built to Withstand: Advancing Sustainable and Climate-Adaptive Engineering Solutions for a Disaster-Ready Nation.”

Marking its third consecutive in-person iteration, the Engineering Seminar and Career Expo will be held on February 28, 2026, at the Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall. The seminar builds on a robust tradition of technical discourse, gathering distinguished industry experts and academics to explore a spectrum of topics vital to national development. Key discussions will center on structural retrofitting, sustainable urban planning, water resources management, and safety engineering—all aimed at fortifying communities and enhancing systemic reliability.

Running parallel to the seminar, the Career Expo offers a direct conduit between future engineers and leading firms. It serves as a vital bridge for exploring career pathways dedicated to environmental stewardship and pioneering engineering solutions that strengthen national infrastructure.

On March 1, 2026, the focus shifts to intellectual rigor at the Electrical Engineering Auditorium with Executives’ Challenge XXI. Now in its 21st year, this premier national intercollegiate quiz competition is a celebrated test of core engineering science principles, integrity, and collaborative problem-solving. It is designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and a profound passion for the field among the next generation of engineers.

More than 30 teams from across the country are anticipated to compete for the prestigious title of Grand Champion. The winning team will receive a ₱75,000 cash prize and the official Engineering Congress revolving trophy. Significant prizes of ₱25,000 and ₱15,000 are allocated for the first and second runners-up, respectively.

The Engineering Congress 2026 transcends your typical academic gathering, representing a crucial venue where theoretical knowledge, professional ambition, and competitive spirit converge to address the imperative of building a disaster-ready Philippines.

The blueprint for resilience requires your expertise. Will you answer the call?

Register now for the Engineering Congress 2026 using the links below and secure your participation.

For the Engineering Seminar & Career Expo 2026: https://bit.ly/ECSeminarAndExpo2026

For Executives’ Challenge XXI: https://bit.ly/ExecutivesChallengeXXI

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