International Conference on Permafrost Hydrology and Thaw-Induced Drainage Systems - (ICPHTIDS-26)


15th - 16th October, 2026 | Seoul, South Korea

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 15–16 October 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 6 SDGs SDGs 6, 9, 13, 14, 15 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

15 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    6
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Dynamics of Thaw-Induced Drainage Systems
    Track 02
    Hydrological Modeling in Cold Regions
    Track 03
    Subsurface Flow Dynamics in Permafrost Areas
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    9
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Climate Change Impacts on Permafrost Hydrology
    Track 05
    Meltwater Pathways and Their Environmental Implications
    Track 06
    Groundwater Flow in Thawing Permafrost
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
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Day 02

Conference Schedule

16 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    13 14
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 13 · Climate Action ·SDG 14 · Life Below Water

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Cryosphere-Water Interactions: A Holistic Approach
    Track 08
    Permafrost Degradation and Hydrological Responses
    Track 09
    Innovative Techniques in Permafrost Hydrology Research
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    15 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 15 · Life on Land ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Polar Hydrology: Challenges and Opportunities
    Track 11
    Drainage Dynamics in Thawing Ecosystems
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
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Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
6 Clean Water and Sanitation 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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