Keynote Speakers

Our Keynote Speakers

Step into the future of structural engineering at ASEP’s Conference on Concrete and Steel Technology, Engineering, and Design (CASTED 2026). Hear from world-class experts as they unpack the latest innovations, bold ideas, and emerging trends transforming concrete and steel.

INSPIRATIONAL TALK

OIC-USec. Lara Marisse I. Esquibil

Technical Services and Operations for External Convergence Projects

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAYS

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Hon. Dr. Romeo A. Estañero

Member, Professional Regulatory Board of Civil Engineering

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

Prof. Mitsuyoshi Akiyama

Full Professor

Waseda University

Engineering Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure for a Changing Climate: A Life-Cycle Multi-Hazard Perspective

Prof. Benito M. Pacheco

Professor Emeritus

UP Institute of Civil Engineering

Resilience and Sustainability as Objectives of the Proposed Philippine Building Act

Prof. Takahiro Nishida

Professor

Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology

Development of Bacteria-Based Self-Healing Concrete: Crack Healing and Corrosion Prevention

Dr. Okky Purwana

Fellow, The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)

Managing Director, Geo Oceanics Pte Ltd

Advancements in Foundation Installation Engineering for Offshore Wind Farms

Prof. Kunitomo Sugiura

Professor

Kyoto University

Application of Versatile Integrated Bridge Pier Colum n by Multi Steel Pipes to High Seismic Hazard Zone

Prof. Hung-Jen Lee

Professor and Dean of Research & Development Office

National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

Building Faster And Smarter:

The Rise Of Pre-Fabricated And Modular Construction In Taiwan

Engr. Jose A. Sy

Chairman/President and CEO

SY2 + Associates, Inc.

Park Villas: Structural Design of a Slender Ultra-Luxury Tower Using Performance-Based Seismic Engineering and Top-Down Construction

Prof. Hikaru Nakamura

Professor

Nagoya University

Numerical Evaluation on Performance Improvement of Concrete Members using Steel Fibers

Prof. Yun Wook Choo

Professor

Kongju National University

Seismic Soil-Structure Interaction Effect on Reinforced Concrete Building Structures Under Various Foundation Types and Ground Conditions

Prof. Hung-Jen Lee

Professor and Dean of Research & Development Office

National Yunlin University of Science and Technology

Building Faster And Smarter:

The Rise Of Pre-Fabricated And Modular Construction In Taiwan

Dr. Tatsuo Narafu

Hokkaido Building Engineering Association (HoBEA)

Launching of Guidelines on Concrete Hollow Block Construction

Prof. Jun Iyama

Professor, Dept. of Architecture

University of Tokyo

Development and Application of Member-Level Damage Detection Technology Using Micro-Tremor Strain Measurement

Prof. Luis Ceferino

Assistant Professor

University of California, Berkeley

From Hazard to Recovery:

Computational Models Across the Disaster Lifecycle

Dr. Naveed Anwar

Adjunct Faculty

Asian Institute of Technology

The Evolution of Structural Design Paradigms:

From Prescriptive Codes to Resilience Based Design and the AI Frontier

Engr. Ariel P. Santos

Chair

NSCP 8th Edition

The NSCP 8th Edition:

A Technical Deep-Dive into Revisions, Rationale, and Global Alignment

Prof. Takeshi Koike

Professor(Retired)

Kyoto University

Buried Pipeline Damage Mitigation Under Seismic Hazard

Prof. Keh-Chyuan Tsa

Professor

National Taiwan University

Using Large Scale Experiment to Aid Advancing Structural Engineering Practice

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In this 3-day event, we've also lined up several speakers to present either papers or products that support our theme.
Below is our conference program with download link for a complete appreciation of what we have in store for you!

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