The Forum Bauinformatik is an annual event that aims to promote scientific exchange among young researchers in the field of building informatics.

• When?  30 Sept. - 02 Okt. 2026
• Where?  Universität Rostock, Hauptgebäude, Universitätsplatz 1, 18055 Rostock

The Forum Bauinformatik was first held in Weimar in 1989 as an event organised by professors of construction informatics for researchers and students. In 1990, the first forum ‘by young scientists for young scientists’ took place in Cottbus. In 1991, the name Forum Bauinformatik was first used in Berlin. Since then, young researchers in construction informatics have been meeting annually to report on and discuss their work. The Forum Bauinformatik is organised annually by a chair or institute of the participating universities in the Construction Informatics Working Group.

This year's forum is being organised by the Chair of AI for Sustainable Construction at the University of Rostock. The event offers young scientists the opportunity to present their research work, network, and discuss current developments.

Outstanding contributions will also be recognised during the event. Particularly compelling contributions will be recommended for publication in a journal.

The topics cover all areas of construction informatics, including:

• AI & Machine Learning
• Foundation Models for Civil Engineering
• Aditive Construction
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Design Support
• Semantic Web & Linked Building Data
• Big Data & Data Mining
• Digital Twins & Smart Cities
• Image Processing & Computer Vision
• Visualization (AR, VR, XR)
• Sustainability & Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
• Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
• Sensors & Robotics
• User Behavior & Indoor Environmental Quality
• Simulation & Optimization
• Geoinformation systems & Geoinformatics