The ICOLD 25th Congress / ICOLD 83rd Annual Meeting will take place in Stavanger from 13 to 20 June. During these days, you will have the opportunity to experience an extensive and interesting scientific programme:
NNCOLD has joined forces with INTPOW member International Centre for Hydropower (ICH), so the Symposium, on 15/16 June, will be the 7th International Conference on Hydropower – Hydropower ’15. Topics will be:
• Challenges in dam construction under challenging conditions
• Reservoir optimisation and design
• Operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment
• Innovative hydropower and dam projects in emerging economies
• Project financing and contractual aspects
• Industry-Academia cooperation
• Managing risks in hydropower - Emergency preparedness and public safety
• Climate challenges (environment, social aspects, floods, generation and dam safety)
The ICOLD Congress, on 17/18 June, will cover the following topics:
• Innovation and utilisation of dams and reservoir
• Spillways
• Embankments and tailings dams
• Upgrading and re-engineering of existing dams
A technical exhibition presenting achievements in the field of dam construction and management will be held from 15 to 19 June. Pre- and post-meeting study tours, shorter technical visits, and a full social cultural programme are planned for delegates and accompanying persons.
For more information and registration,
Sources: Hydropower & Dams and ANCOLD