event 08 Dec 2026 time 08:00 — 11 Dec 2026 time 15:00 location Kigali, Rwanda Save the Date

7th IAHR Africa Division Congress "Water Resilience and Innovation"

The Congress will gather hydro-environment professionals across Africa and beyond to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange on the continent's most pressing water and environmental challenges.

Water Resilience and Innovation Event

About the congress

The Congress will explore the multi-faceted issues at the intersection of water resources management, climate resilience, and the links between water, energy, food security, and ecosystems. It will provide a platform for experts, researchers, practitioners, young professionals, and decision-makers to share cutting-edge insights, scientific research, and innovativesolutions in hydro-environmental engineering and water management.

Rooted in the theme of innovation and resilience, the Congress aims to advance progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and support both rural and urban communities in building climate-resilient, sustainable water futures.

Hosted by

IAHR

Congress sub-themes

  • Water supply & Sanitation technologies and services

  • Water Regulatory Services

  • Integrated water management and planning

  • Urban resilience in African cities

  • Flood and drought management

  • Wetlands and critical ecosystems management

You can find the full programme here.

Registration

Please find more information on the registration process and fees here. 

Further information

The can find the official congress website, offering further information on the themes, speakers and sessions here.

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