The First International Symposium on Advances in Structural Engineering Mechanics (ISASEM 2026) and the First International Symposium on Advances in Structural Engineering Design (ISASED 2026) will run concurrently in Cape Town from 7 to 9 September 2026. ISASEM 2026 will aim at bringing from around the world researchers on various aspects of the behaviour of engineering materials and structures, while ISASED 2026 will have a focus on the practical analysis, design and construction of engineering structures.