Latest Updates on the 40th IAHR World Congress

Jul 13, 2023

Registration is still open!

Register today to secure your access to this important and unique opportunity to meet, share and discuss recent advances and experiences, identify innovative and emerging trends in hydro-environmental science and engineering, and get inspired. More than 1050 delegates have already registered. Haven´t you?

Programme overview

Discover the keynote speakers!

Take a moment to meet our top inspirational keynote speakers for the Congress. These researchers, professionals, advisors and respected experts will share their projects, findings, opinions and career highlights in sessions throughout the Congress.

Don´t miss the high-level panels!

Experts and industry leaders will share insights and discuss the progress, challenges, and solutions at the following high-level panels:

Rivers – Connecting Mountains and Coasts | Tuesday, 22 August 2023
Ecohydraulics | Wednesday, 23 August 2023
Digital Twins of River Basins | Thursday, 24 August 2023
Africa | Friday, 25 August 2023

Check out the Vienna Industry Stream Events (VISE)

The Vienna 2023 Industry Stream Event (VISE) will include special sessions about the recent achievements of Industry and Academia in delivering industrial developments and applications on the following topics:

River restoration and sustainable development | Tuesday, 22 August
Smart Technology Adaptation in Urban Water Systems for Climate Resilience | Wednesday, 23 August
Sustainable Hydropower | Thursday, 24 August:
Computational Fluid Dynamics for Water Infrastructure | Thursday, 24 August

Institutes meeting

The IAHR Hydro-environment Institutes Meeting will be held on Monday 21 August from 2 to 4 pm CEST.This meeting brings together the world’s hydro-environment engineering and research institutes, to share experiences, highlight the latest innovations and trends, and build partnerships.

6th IAHR Coffee Chat | Together we are IAHR

The IAHR task force on Strengthening Diversity and Gender Equity together with Isabella Schalko (ETH Zurich) will host the 6th IAHR Coffee Chat for young professionals on Monday, 21 August 2023 from 1-2pm at the IAHR stand. Join for a cup of coffee and a piece of Sachertorte to network and discuss how we can strengthen diversity and gender equity within IAHR.

EXCLUSIVE Masterclasses and Workshops

Enhance your expertise with exclusive masterclasses and workshops. Learn from experts and experience the new hydraulic laboratory of BOKU (Am Brigittenauer Sporn 3, 1200 Vienna, Austria). Please note that Masterclasses will be held on Sunday 20 August.

Registration instructions

Technical visits

The Congress is a brilliant opportunity for delegates to enjoy a full programme of Technical visits including:

Boat tour to the Integrated River Engineering Project at the Danube East of Vienna
BOKU's New Hydraulic Laboratory
“Donau Auen” National Park
Vienna’s flood protection system
Hydropower plant Freudenau.

Technical visits will take place on Wednesday, 23 August.

Activities for young professionals

Young professionals can engage in a variety of activities, including the following:

John F. Kennedy Student Paper Competition
Meet an advanced career-peer
Young Professionals Assembly
Young Professionals Night
Meet an advanced professional from the industry
IAHR mentorship programme

Social events

Enjoy a programme of social events!

Welcome Reception | Monday evening, 21 August, at the historical Great Hall of the City Hall Vienna..
Young Professionals Night | Tuesday evening, 22 August 2023
Congress Dinner | Thursday evening, 24 August, at the new and unique Hydraulic Laboratory on the Danube.