International Conference on Watershed Restoration and Hydrological Connectivity - (ICWRHC-26)


29th - 30th September, 2026 | Washington DC, USA

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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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 29–30 September 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 6, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 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

29 SEP 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
    Innovative Approaches to Watershed Restoration
    Track 02
    Hydrological Connectivity and Ecosystem Functioning
    Track 03
    River Rehabilitation Techniques and Strategies
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    11 13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Catchment Management for Sustainable Development
    Track 05
    Ecological Restoration in Aquatic Environments
    Track 06
    Habitat Connectivity and Species Migration
  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
Day 02

Conference Schedule

30 SEP 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
    14 15
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 14 · Life Below Water ·SDG 15 · Life on Land

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Hydrological Processes and Water Quality
    Track 08
    Sustainable Watershed Management Practices
    Track 09
    River Ecosystem Recovery and Resilience
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    16 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Sediment Management in River Basins
    Track 11
    Environmental Restoration and Policy Frameworks
  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
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
6 Clean Water and Sanitation 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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