SIWW-IAHR-2025

Themed “Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development”, the 41st IAHR World Congress will focus on seven key thematic areas – (a) Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation, (b) Improving Resilience against Water Hazards and Natural Disasters, (c) Water for Energy Transition, Food Security and Nature, (d) Digital Transformation (e) Experimental and Field Methods (f) Water and Nature and (g) Hydro-Environment Engineering Culture. More than 1,500 global experts and researchers are expected to attend the Congress and will engage in interdisciplinary dialogue, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing water-related challenges.​

Themed “Flood Resilient Cities: Adapting to Climate Change”, SIWW Spotlight 2025 will bring governments, cities, and industry leaders together to share experiences on how cities can adapt to climate change and build greater resilience to floods and extreme weather events. With topics such as advanced weather sensors and forecasting, flood adaptation solutions, and community social resilience, more than 300 leaders, including over 50 cities, will discuss and share their strategies and solutions that are being implemented in major cities in Asia and around the world. ​