4 keynotes
Senior Ethiopian and international experts, two on each day, set the direction for the conversation.
Modular & Offsite Construction Summit 2027
Build faster.
Smarter.
Sustainably.
Transforming Ethiopia’s built environment through modular, offsite and industrialized construction. One summit where research, industry and policy meet.
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Tap a module · each colour is a summit theme
2Days of summit
4Keynote addresses
20Presentations
4Thematic pillars
1Industry visit
About the summit
A new way to build.
A shared path forward.
MOC 2027 is a national and international platform to advance modular, prefabricated, offsite and industrialized construction in Ethiopia.
It convenes government, industry, academia, investors, technology providers and development partners to share knowledge, assess opportunities and barriers, strengthen partnerships and identify practical implementation priorities.
Four keynotes, thematic technical presentations, industry and policy discussions, an exhibition, an action-planning workshop and an industry visit, all in two days.
Explore the programme →- Build awareness and practical understanding of modular and offsite construction (MOC).
- Share Ethiopian, African and international research, technologies and good practices.
- Identify technical, regulatory, supply-chain, skills, financing and market needs.
- Strengthen government–industry–academia collaboration and local capacity.
- Facilitate partnerships, investment dialogue and potential pilot initiatives.
- Define practical post-summit priorities, responsibilities and next steps.
- Improved understanding of MOC opportunities and implementation requirements in Ethiopia.
- Practical recommendations on technology, regulation, skills, supply chains, sustainability and investment.
- Stronger national and international partnerships, technical contributions and a Summit Report.
- A concise Post-Summit Action Matrix with priorities and responsible stakeholder groups.
Government & regulatorsContractors & developersArchitects & engineersManufacturers & suppliersUniversities, research & TVETProfessional associationsInvestors & financial institutionsDevelopment partnersTechnology providersResearchersInternational MOC experts
Four thematic pillars
One built environment.
Four connected conversations.
Each theme features one invited presentation and three peer-reviewed technical presentations. Select a theme to explore it.
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Modular, Prefabricated & Sustainable Construction Technologies
The systems and factories that make offsite construction possible, and how to adapt them locally.
Modular & panelized systemsPrecast, timber, steel & hybridAutomation & advanced manufacturingSustainable materialsLow-carbon technologiesResource efficiencyTechnology transferLocal adaptation
The experience
From new knowledge
to practical action.
16 thematic presentations
Four invited and twelve peer-reviewed presentations across the four themes, with moderated discussion.
Panels & workshop
Technical and cross-sector panels, then an action-planning workshop on priorities and partnerships.
Exhibition & industry visit
A technology showcase alongside the summit, and a visit to a selected facility or project (host to be confirmed).
A different way to build
Precision at every stage.
From digital design, to factory production, to on-site assembly: modular construction moves the work indoors and the schedule forward.
Important dates
Your road to Addis Ababa.
- Call for Papers launchedLate October 2026
- Abstract submission closesNext31 December 2026
- Abstract acceptance notification15 January 2027
- Full / extended paper submission15 February 2027
- Peer-review decisions10 March 2027
- Revised paper submission24 March 2027
- Final acceptance notification5 April 2027
- MOC 2027 Summit, Addis Ababa14–15 May 2027
Call for papers
59
days left to submit your abstract
Share original research, evidence-based case studies, technical innovations or policy studies under one of the four themes. Abstracts close on 31 December 2026.
The organising team
The people behind MOC 2027.
Three working committees deliver the summit, guided by a Steering / Executive Committee of professors from Ethiopia, France and Canada.
Technical & Program
Themes and call for papers, review, technical programme, invited speakers, panels and moderators.
ADr. Asregidew
TDr. Tadesse
Finance, Partnerships & Communications
Budget, sponsorship, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, branding and media.
ADr. Abrham
EDr. Esayas
Logistics, Registration & Documentation
Venue, AV, catering, registration, exhibition, transport, safety, industry visit and documentation.
MDr. Muluken
WDr. Wondwosen
Steering / Executive Committee
Strategic direction, scope, budget, partnerships, keynote speakers and major decisions.
ADr. Asregidew
TDr. Tadesse
ADr. Abrham
EDr. Esayas
MDr. Muluken
WDr. Wondwosen
ZProfessor Zoubeir Lafhaj
MDr. Mohamed Al-Hussein
ADr. Ahmed Bouferguene
BDr. Beatrice Delpouve
Host & collaborators
Built on a strong partnership.
Host institution
Addis Ababa University
School of Built Environment · Department of Infrastructure and Technology Management (DiTM)
In collaboration with
Centrale Lille
France
In collaboration with
University of Alberta
Canada
Good to know
Questions, answered.
What is MOC 2027 Ethiopia?
MOC stands for Modular & Offsite Construction. The summit is a national and international platform to advance modular, prefabricated, offsite and industrialized construction in Ethiopia. It is hosted by Addis Ababa University (School of Built Environment, Department of Infrastructure and Technology Management) in collaboration with Centrale Lille (France) and the University of Alberta (Canada).
When and where is it?
Friday 14 and Saturday 15 May 2027 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The venue will be announced once confirmed.
How do I register?
Use the registration form on this website. Choose whether you want to attend, present a paper or partner/exhibit, tell us a little about yourself, and you will receive a reference number. The organisers will follow up with confirmation and next steps.
Does registering cost anything?
No payment is collected through this website. Registration fees, if any, will be announced by the organisers before anything is requested from you.
How do I submit a paper?
Choose “Present a paper” in the registration form, pick one of the four themes and submit your abstract (recommended 250–350 words, in English). Abstracts are accepted until 31 December 2026. Accepted authors will be invited to submit a full or extended paper of about 6–8 pages.
Will the papers be published?
Proceedings, indexing, DOIs and journal arrangements are still to be confirmed. Acceptance for presentation does not by itself guarantee publication.
Can my company sponsor or exhibit?
Yes. Proposed categories are Strategic Partner, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Exhibitor and Knowledge Partner. Packages and benefits are being finalised. Register your interest and the organisers will contact you.
Is there an industry visit?
Yes. An industry visit is planned for the afternoon of Day 2, subject to a confirmed host and transport. You can tell us if you would like to join when you register.
Is travel support or visa information available?
Visa guidance, accommodation and accessibility information will be published as soon as they are confirmed. No travel support is committed at this stage.
Join us in Addis Ababa
Be part of how Ethiopia builds next.
Register to attend, present your research, or partner with the summit. It takes about three minutes.