Förderverein Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau der UniBw München e.V.

The Förderverein Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau der UniBw München e.V. (FVKI) is a registered non-profit association based in Munich, Germany, dedicated to promoting the field of structural engineering (Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau) at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich (UniBw München). It brings together academics, students, alumni, and industry partners who share an interest in structural engineering, and it supports the university's teaching and research through events, networking, and financial contributions. The association is best known for organizing and supporting a series of technical conferences and colloquia. These include the Münchener Tunnelbau Symposium (Munich Tunnelling Symposium), the Japanisch-Deutsche Brücken Symposium (Japanese-German Bridge Symposium), and the Bau Kolloquium (Civil Engineering Colloquium). The FVKI also maintains a members' area with meeting minutes and publishes a newsletter. Its activities are aimed at fostering exchange between university research and engineering practice. As a registered association (eingetragener Verein), the FVKI is a private, member-based organization rather than a commercial company. It operates primarily in Germany and collaborates closely with the Universität der Bundeswehr München. Membership is open to individuals and organizations that wish to support structural engineering education and research.

The Förderverein Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau der UniBw München e.V. (FVKI) is a registered association (eingetragener Verein) based in Munich, Germany. It was established to support the field of structural engineering at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich (Universität der Bundeswehr München). The exact founding year is not documented in the available sources. The association's core mission is to promote teaching and research in structural engineering. It does so by organizing technical events, facilitating exchange between academia and industry, and providing financial and material support to the university's structural engineering programs. Over the years, the FVKI has become known for hosting several recurring conferences and colloquia. Among its flagship events is the Münchener Tunnelbau Symposium (Munich Tunnelling Symposium), which by 2026 had reached its 9th edition, scheduled for 3 July 2026. Another major event is the Japanisch-Deutsche Brücken Symposium (Japanese-German Bridge Symposium), a bilateral conference; its 14th edition was held in Munich from 17 to 20 September 2025. The association also supports the Bau Kolloquium (Civil Engineering Colloquium) at UniBw München. The 2019/2020 edition of the Bau Kolloquium was terminated early due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the start of the 2020/2021 edition was announced to be communicated in a timely manner. Additionally, the FVKI organizes a KI-Kolloquium (Structural Engineering Colloquium), participation in which is free of charge. The FVKI holds annual members' meetings. The 2024 meeting took place on 25 June 2024 and included a tour of the new laboratory facilities and machinery, followed by a dinner at the UniCasino. The 2026 members' meeting was held on 23 June 2026, with minutes made available to members in the members' area of the website. The association also publishes a newsletter and maintains a newsletter archive. As a non-profit association, the FVKI operates primarily in Germany and is closely tied to the Universität der Bundeswehr München. It does not engage in commercial activities but rather serves as a support and networking platform for students, researchers, and professionals in structural engineering.

• 2024 members' meeting held, including a tour of the new laboratory equipment and a dinner at the UniCasino.

• 14th Japanese-German Bridge Symposium held in Munich from 17 to 20 September 2025.

• 2026 members' meeting held; minutes made available in the members' area.

• 9th Münchener Tunnelbau Symposium scheduled to take place.

Non-profit academic support association for structural engineering at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich.

1. 1Förderverein Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau der UniBw München e.V. - www.fvki.defvki.de
2. 2Förderverein Konstruktiver Ingenieurbau der UniBw München e.V. - Wikidatawikidata.org