International Conference on Integrated Water Resources Management - (ICWRM-27)


18th - 19th May, 2027 | Durban, South Africa

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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 18–19 May 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 10 SDGs SDGs 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
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

18 MAY 2027 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
    2 3
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 2 · Zero Hunger ·SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovative Approaches to Watershed Management
    Track 02
    River Basin Planning and Sustainable Development
    Track 03
    Groundwater Management Strategies
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

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

    SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Surface Water Management Techniques
    Track 05
    Advancements in Hydrological Modeling
    Track 06
    Environmental Flows and Ecosystem Services
  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

19 MAY 2027 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
    11 12 13
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Water Governance and Policy Frameworks
    Track 08
    Climate Adaptation Strategies in Water Management
    Track 09
    Flood Risk Management and Mitigation
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    14 15 16
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 14 · Life Below Water ·SDG 15 · Life on Land ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Irrigation Management for Sustainable Agriculture
    Track 11
    Water Quality Management and Monitoring
  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.
2 Zero Hunger 3 Good Health and Well-being 6 Clean Water and Sanitation 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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