Early bird registration available until 10 May 

Dear Colleagues,

The Early Bird registration deadline for the 11th IAHR International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures (ISHS2026) and the 10th IAHR International Junior Researcher and Engineer Workshop on Hydraulic Structures (IJREWHS2026) that will be held in Chengdu, China from 29 June to 2 July 2026 is fast approaching.

Early Bird registration closes on 10 May 2026. After this date, increased registration fees will apply. We strongly encourage you to register before this deadline to take advantage of the reduced rates.

Key dates to remember

• Early Bird Registration Closes: 10 May 2026

• Online Registration Closes: 15 June 2026

• ISHS2026 Technical Sessions: 29–30 June 2026

• ISHS2026 Technical Tours: 1 July 2026

• IJREWHS2026: 2 July 2026

• Post-Event Technical Tour: 3–4 July 2026

Why you should attend

1. ISHS2026: Showcase your research to an international audience of leading experts and engage in discussions on the future of hydraulic structures.

ISHS2026 Keynote Speakers:

• Luis RESTREPO, Integral Consulting Engineers
  Ituango Hydroelectric Project – From Design to Successful Crisis Management

• Tetsuya SUMI, Kyoto University
  Sediment Routing Strategy for Recovering Sediment Connectivity

• LIU Bin, POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering
  Dispersed Flood Discharge and Zoned Energy Dissipation for Super-High Dams in Confined Valleys

• Chris NIELSEN, Engineers Australia
  Addressing the Challenges to Achieve Technical Excellence in Water Infrastructure Projects

• WEI Wangru, Sichuan University
  Recent Fundamental Researches in High-Speed Air-Water Flows and Engineering Applications

2. IJREWHS2026: A supportive platform for students, junior researchers, and engineers to present their work and receive constructive feedback from experienced professionals.

IJREWHS2026 Keynote Speakers:

• Sébastien ERPICUM, University of Liege
  Nonlinear Weirs – An Efficient Solution for Enhancing Dam Safety and Optimizing Spillway Projects

• Valentin HELLER, University of Nottingham
  How to Write a Paper

3. Special Article Collection (SAC): Outstanding contributions will be invited for inclusion in a SAC in the Journal of Hydraulic Research.

4. Technical Tours: Two one-day technical tours are available on 1 July 2026

• North Line: Dujiangyan Irrigation System (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Yingxiu Earthquake Memorial Site, and Zipingpu Hydropower Station

• South Line: Jianzishan Navigation-Power Hub, Leshan Giant Buddha (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Angu Hydropower Station

A Post-Event Technical Tour (3–4 July 2026) to the iconic Ertan Hydropower Station is also available (limited places).

Register Now!

Please complete your registration and payment via the official website www.ishs2026.com on the “Register and Pay” page.
For any questions, contact the organizing committee at: ishs2026@163.com.

We look forward to welcoming you to Chengdu, China, from 29 June to 2 July 2026!

Best regards,

Organizing Committee 
ISHS2026 & IJREWHS2026

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IAHR Committee on Hydraulic Structures