2026 01 09 CAPG MEETING

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• 12-06-2026

Meeting Title: CAPG Selected Topics Discussion ICSMGE Vienna 2026
Date: 9 January 2026
Time: 01:00 PM, Beirut Time (approx. 30 minutes)
Platform: Online Meeting via MS Teams
Purpose: Planning and coordination of the CAPG session at the ICSMGE Conference, Vienna (June 2026)

Attendees

1. Roger Estephan (Chair) RE; Dar
2. Yuli Doulala-Rigby; Tensar
3. Buddhima Indraratna; UTS
4. Jacek Kawalec; Tensar
5. Oliver Detert; Huesker
6. Alejo Sfriso; Menard
7. Cholachat Rujikiatkamjorn; UTS
8. Aline Kahwaji; CAPG Member 

Agenda

1. Overview of CAPG session at ICSMGE Vienna 2026
2. Time constraints and session structure
3. Shortlisted companies and presenters
4. Presentation format (slides, videos, timing)
5. Coordination, deadlines, and next steps

Key Discussions

1. Session Overview and Constraints

• RE informed all CAPG Team that it has been allocated 30 minutes total for the CAPG session at ICSMGE Vienna 2026. This time allocation is fixed and has been confirmed by conference organisers.
• The session will be non-parallel and held in a main auditorium, immediately before lunch. The primary challenge identified is str

2. CAPG Session Structure at ICSMGE

• The session will consist of:
  • CAPG introduction 
  • Five shortlisted industry/academic contributions on impactful and innovative projects, each with a strict time limit.
• It was agreed that each CA contribution should be maximum 4.5 minutes, allowing buffer time for transitions.
• Audience interaction during the session will be minimal or not possible due to time constraints.

3. Shortlisted Presentations

The following contributors/projects were identified:

1. GDS (presented by :TBA)
2. Huesker (presented by Oliver Detert)
3. Menard / SRK (joint presentation by Alejo Sfriso)
4. Tensar (presented by Yuli Doulala-Rigby)
5. UTS Transport Research Centre (presented by Prof. Buddhima Indraratna)

Total: 5 project presentations + CAPG overview

4. Presentation Format

• Presenters may use:
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Embedded short videos (recommended 23 minutes maximum within the 4.5-minute slot)
• Pure video-only presentations are encouraged; a brief spoken introduction and conclusion are expected.
• Presentations will be run from a single computer, but as separate slide decks (not merged into one file).
• Embedded videos within PowerPoint are preferred to avoid delays.

5. Consistency and Quality Control

• RE requested that the CAPG team to submit their presentations by the end of February to ensure:
  • Comparable quality and clarity across presenters
  • Compliance with time limits
• Presenters mst adhere strictly to allocated time of 4.5 minutes

6. Supplementary Materials and Audience Engagement

• It was proposed and agreed to:
  • Create a dedicated CAPG web page for the Vienna session
  • Upload all presentations and supporting materials in advance
  • Provide a QR code during the session linking to these materials for audience access
  • Include presenter contact details for post-session follow-up

Key Decisions

• Maximum presentation time per contributor: ~4.5 minutes
• Use of short videos is encouraged but must fit within the time limit
• No live Q&A during the session
• Presentations will be uploaded online on CAPG webpage for audience access

Action Items