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The Call for Special Sessions for the 42nd IAHR World Congress 2027 is Now Open

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Download the Proposal Form

  Overview 

We invite proposals for sessions aligned with the congress themes and subthemes, bringing together researchers, professionals, institutions and stakeholders to address key challenges in water engineering, digital water, resilience and global transitions. Organisers at all career stages are encouraged to submit proposals using the attached form.

  • Proposals will be evaluated by the Chair and the Local Organising Committee to ensure alignment with the scientific standards of the congress programme.

  • Conveners will coordinate the scientific management of approved sessions, including contribution selection and peer review, in collaboration with the Local Organising Committee.

  • The standard session slot is 90 minutes, with six 15-minute presentations. Multiple slots may be considered according to the accepted contributions.

  • Proponents, speakers and invited speakers must be fully registered for the congress.

  • Congress dates: 28 June - 2 July, 2027 (Bari, Italy)

  • Deadline: 1 November, 2026

  Submit your proposals  

 Send proposals and related questions to the Local Organising Committee contacts listed below and download the Proposal Form here.

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