28 June - 2 July 2027

Water Engineering in Bari

Hydraulic research and knowledge applications: driving change management in the era of digital water transitions.

Join the global water engineering community in Bari for the 42nd IAHR World Congress: five days of science, innovation, networking and dialogue on sustainability, resilience and digital transformation in the water sector.

Part of the broader Road to Bari process, the congress is designed as a destination for ideas, milestones and practical outcomes developed across the international IAHR community in the years leading up to 2027.

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  • 42nd editionA historic global congress series
  • Digital waterA key enabler for sustainable transition
  • Pre-congress events25-27 June 2027
Conference presentation video

A first look at the vision, destination and scientific ambition of IAHR World Congress 2027 in Bari.

Politecnico di Bari University of Enna Kore University of Chieti–Pescara G. d’Annunzio

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Conference Format

Plenary lectures, keynote sessions, Panel Workshops, Proposed Sessions, Standard Sessions, networking, exhibition and social events.

Main Scientific Venue

The Nicolaus Hotel, Bari
Parallel sessions, meetings, exhibition and hospitality services.

Special Highlight

Opening ceremony & keynotes at Teatro Petruzzelli, one of Bari's iconic cultural landmarks.

News

Call for Proposed Sessions now open

Submit proposals for thematic scientific sessions proposed and managed by chairs. Deadline: 1 November 2026.

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Conference information in dedicated pages

Key content is organised into separate pages so participants, partners and committees can find the information they need quickly.

AboutA global meeting point for water engineering Congress PillarsPriority themes for water sustainability IAHR HistoryA long-standing global congress legacy Road to BariA pathway from ideas to outcomes CommitteesOrganizing, Steering and Scientific Committees ProgrammeConference structure and participation Call for Panel WorkshopsInteractive formats for focused exchange Call for SessionsProposed and standard scientific session formats Abstract & Paper SubmissionSubmission guidance and key dates Cities & WaterUrban water resilience from Madrid to Bari Sponsors & ExhibitionsPartnership and exhibition opportunities PetruzzelliOpening ceremony and cultural landmark VenueBari and the main congress venue TravelAccess and accommodation information OrganizersScientific and operational leadership ContactReach the congress secretariat

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