Program 2025

At the forefront of global challenges, our keynote speakers—distinguished experts in water security, climate change, and sustainable development—will explore the profound interplay of these critical issues. Through their insightful presentations, they will stimulate thought-provoking discussions and foster collaborations vital for pioneering innovative solutions towards a resilient, water- and food-secure future.

Panels are avenues to bring together experienced voices to foster knowledge-sharing and generate meaningful discussions. The panel discussions aim to inspire attendees and drive advancements related to the conference topic. Invited by the steering committee, panelists will share their expertise, experiences, and opinions on a defined topic, engaging in a dynamic and interactive conversation.

Science sessions will feature oral presentations from the authors whose abstracts have been selected. The sessions are meant to provide them with an opportunity to showcase their research in thematically organized sessions, providing a concise yet impactful platform for sharing findings. Selected and assigned to specific thematic sessions by the committee based on submitted abstracts, these presentations are expected to foster dynamic discussions and knowledge exchange among attendees.

These plenary sessions focus on identifying and discussing factors and processes that made implementation of research or development projects a success, but also those that impeded or even prevented implementation or completion of projects. Both scientists and other stakeholders will be invited to report on specific accomplishments as well as on failures of projects to encourage fresh perspectives and exchange real-life experiences. Oral contributions will be selected by the committee based on the quality and pertinence of the submitted abstracts. 

These poster sessions will offer an interactive forum for authors to discuss their work with attendees in a dynamic and engaging environment. Presenters will be assigned pin boards to display their posters and will be encouraged to bring one-page handouts to supplement their visuals. The best poster of the day will be announced at the daily closing session, where the author will be given 10 minutes to summarise the main findings.