The International Probabilistic Workshop (IPW) series is a platform where experts and practitioners come together to explore the role of uncertainty in engineering problems.

At its core, the workshop delves into the application of probability methods to tackle real-world challenges in design, assessment, and system management. From evaluating structural reliability and safety to developing risk management strategies, the IPW emphasizes the importance of rationally integrating uncertainty into engineering. Through engaging discussions and presentations, participants address topics like: 

• Structural safety and reliability
• Uncertainty modelling and quantification
• Predicting and preparing for climate threats and extreme events
• Robustness and resilience of buildings and infrastructure
• Design, construction and maintenance decision making 
• Risk management and insurability
• Digital tools in risk identification, assessment and mitigation
• Artificial Intelligence for simulation, analytics and decision support

Case studies and interdisciplinary collaborations can further enrich the program, showcasing how these methods are applied across civil, mechanical, and environmental domains for enhanced management and more sustainable practices.

In addition to its general themes, the IPW 2025 will focus on key topics structured around the following axes, aiming to foster contrasts that promote scientific dialogue and collaboration:

• Bridging cutting-edge research with urgent industry demands
• Exploring and comparing the impacts of climate change on coastal versus continental regions
• Enhancing established risk science methods with data analytics and Artificial Intelligence

The conference program will be enriched with specialized training courses and engaging social events.

Dan M. Frangopol
Fazlur R. Khan Endowed Chair of Structural Engineering and Architecture
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

Dan M. Frangopol is the inaugural holder of the Fazlur R. Khan Endowed Chair of Structural Engineering and Architecture at Lehigh University. He is recognized as a pioneer in the field of life-cycle engineering of civil and marine structures and life-cycle cost optimization. He is the Founding President of the International Association for Bridge Maintenance and Safety (IABMAS) and the International Association for Life-Cycle Civil Engineering (IALCCE). He is the Founding Editor of Structure and Infrastructure Engineering. He is the recipient of several honours and awards from ASCE, IABSE, IASSAR, ISHMII, SAE and other professional organizations, such as the Newmark, Freudenthal, Housner, Croes (twice), TY Lin, and Khan Medals, the Ang Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award in Education (OPAL). He holds 4 honorary doctorates and 14 honorary professorships from major universities. In 2023 ASCE established the Dan M. Frangopol Medal for Life-Cycle Engineering of Civil Structures.

Prof. Frangopol is an Elected Member of the US National Academy of Construction, and a foreign member of the Canadian, Japan and Mexican Academy of Engineering, Academia Europaea (London), Royal Academy of Belgium, Romanian Academy, Romanian Academy of Technical Sciences, and a Distinguished Member of ASCE.

Konrad Bergmeister
Institute of Structural Engineering (IKI)
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, BOKU Vienna, Austria

Konrad Bergmeister is a civil engineer, academic, and expert in structural engineering and infrastructure development. He holds degrees in civil engineering, rural architecture, history of art, philosophy, and manufacturing systems, along with doctoral degrees in philosophy, technical sciences, and macroeconomics. In 1990, he founded the civil engineering company Bergmeister, contributing to over 800 projects. He has been a professor at the Institute of Structural Engineering in Vienna since 1993 and served as Chief Engineer and Technical Director of the Brenner Highway (1999–2006) and CEO of the Brenner Base Tunnel (2006–2019), the longest railway tunnel in the world. Prof. Bergmeister has published more than 700 scientific articles, 5 authored books, and 20 edited works. He has been editor-in-chief of Beton- und Stahlbetonbau and Betonkalender since 1999 and 2003, respectively. He is a member of leading scientific academies, including the National German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, the National German Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech), and the European Academy of Science and Art. He has received honorary doctorates from the University of Stuttgart and the Bundeswehr University of Munich. He is actively involved in international committees such as IABSE and fib, focusing on sustainability and digital advancements in structural and infrastructure engineering.