Events
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5 Oct - 25 Nov 2026 – Vetralla (VT) Italy
INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED GROUNDWATER TRANSPORT MODELING
Groundwater transport modelling. The training course Introduction to Applied Groundwater Transport Modeling will take place at the SYMPLE school in Vetralla, Italy, with the option of participating online. The course is divided into three parts: the first is theoretical and entirely conducted online, the second part is a blend of online and on-site attendance, emphasizing practical applications of flow and transport models. A final session, focused on a TCE remediation project, will commence on-site and continue online later on.
The course will cover essential practical criteria necessary for constructing analytical and numerical models. This includes topics like understanding the advection-dispersion equation, defining transport parameters, and selecting the appropriate solver, all illustrated through case studies. Practical applications using MT3DMS, MT3D-USGS and the variable density code SEAWAT will be demonstrated through explanatory lectures and computer exercises facilitated by the proprietary GUI Groundwater Vistas 8.
Each participant will have access to Groundwater Vistas for a duration of 2 months. To ensure accessibility and flexibility, all course sessions, whether conducted online or on-site, will be recorded. These recordings will be uploaded to our e-learning platform, allowing participants to review the material at their convenience.Price: 800 euro
Organised by SYMPLE SRL.
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18 Nov 2026 – Online via Zoom
Urban Groundwater Network Common Webinar Series – 2nd Webinar
The IAH Urban Groundwater Network is pleased to announce the launch of a new IAH–IWA-IAHS Common Webinar Series, designed to strengthen communication, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across the international groundwater and urban water communities.
The series will explore a central question:
How can we make groundwater more visible in the global water agenda?
This question is particularly relevant in urban environments, where groundwater plays a critical yet often under-recognised role in water security, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable development. Through regular webinars and future joint initiatives, the series will create opportunities for knowledge sharing and identifying common research priorities, developing collaborative projects, and strengthening connections across the international groundwater and urban water communities.
The series aims to:
• strengthen connections between members of IAH–UGN, IWA–GMG, and Urban Water IAHS;
• identify key directions for research, knowledge exchange, and cooperation;
• highlight emerging scientific and technical topics of common interest; and
• create a foundation for future joint initiatives and collaborative projects.
Second Webinar – 18 November 2026
The second webinar will take place on 18 November 2026 at 15:00 CET (10:00 Brasília / 18:00 Dubai /19.00 Pakistan/ 21.00 Vietnam). It will bring together contributions addressing the future direction of the IAH-UGN, water stewardship, groundwater solutions, and current international initiatives.
We enthusiastically invite you to participate in this webinar and to join us throughout the entire webinar series!.Organised by IAH Urban Groundwater Network.
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18-20 Nov 2026 – Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
8th SADC Groundwater Conference
Shared Aquifers, Equal Voices: Accelerating Groundwater Resilience for a Water-Secure Future. We invite you to submit oral and poster abstracts for the upcoming 8th annual Southern African Development Community (SADC) groundwater conference hosted by the SADC Groundwater Management Institute (SADC-GMI). The conference is held annually, providing a platform for advancing knowledge sharing on sustainable groundwater management at national and transboundary levels across the SADC Member States.
When submitting an abstract, please note that we plan to hold this event in person. We seek cutting-edge best practice presentations addressing the theme and sub-themes below. However, all presentation topics
that advance our understanding of groundwater are welcome.
The conference modalities will include high-level plenary sessions focusing on the theme and sub-themes, technical presentations, and panel discussions led by the partners of the SADC-GMI. Partners and stakeholders wishing to run special sessions and panel discussions under the sponsorship program must submit an expression of interest by 30 June 2026 and a programme in line with the conference's theme by 30 September 2026.
Authors are invited to submit abstracts for both oral and poster presentations for the sub-themes outlined above. Authors are requested to indicate the sub-theme for which they are making submissions.
Deadline: 30 June 2026.Organised by SADC Groundwater Management Institute.
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19 Nov 2026 – Burlington House, London
Ineson Lecture 2026
TBC. The Ineson Meeting, a one-day event organised around the prestiguous Ineson Lecture, is the IAH-GB Chapter's annual flagship event and is held in conjunction with the Hydro Group of the Geological Society. The lecture features a keynote speaker of international standing, supported by speakers and poster presentations from around the UK.
Organised by IAH-GB.
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22-26 Nov 2026 – Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
Groundwater Arsenic Research Days (GARD 2026)
We are pleased to announce the Groundwater Arsenic Research Days 2026 (GARD 2026), which will take place at the renowned Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland, from 22–26 November 2026.
This international meeting will bring together researchers, environmental scientists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, public health experts, and policy stakeholders working on arsenic in groundwater and its impacts on water resources, ecosystems, and human health.
🎯 Why Attend?
• Share the latest advances in groundwater arsenic research
• Discuss emerging analytical, geochemical, and hydrogeological approaches
• Explore links between groundwater quality, environmental change, and public health
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations among scientists and practitioners worldwide
🎓 Support for Early-Career Scientists
The European Association of Geochemistry (EAG) is offering travel support for early-career researchers based in low- and middle-income countries, helping to broaden participation and international collaboration.
📍 Venue
Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
🤝 Sponsors & Supporting Organizations
• European Association of Geochemistry (EAG)
• International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
• Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
• ETH Zurich
• Université de Neuchâtel
• Universität Zürich
• Congressi Stefano Franscini
📢 We encourage researchers, students, practitioners, and decision-makers working in hydrogeology, groundwater quality, environmental geochemistry, water security, and public health to join this important scientific gathering. https://gard2026.ethz.ch/?utm_campaign=June%202026%20EAG%20newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Mailjet [email protected] -
2-5 Dec 2026 – Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria
SGEM Vienna GREEN 2026 — Green Science for Green Life
Hydrology, water resources, groundwater recharge and conservation, environmental sustainability. SGEM Vienna GREEN 2026 is an international scientific conference organised by SWS Scholarly Society at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria, 2–5 December 2026. The scientific programme includes hydrology and water resources, including groundwater recharge and conservation in arid regions, alongside soil conservation, climate, forests, energy and environmental sustainability. Researchers are invited to submit abstracts by 26 October 2026. Workshop and panel proposals: 9 November 2026; full papers: 16 November 2026. Participation requires paid registration; current fees and participation options are published on the official website. This is an independently organised conference; no IAH sponsorship or affiliation is claimed. Official programme and deadlines: https://sgemviennagreen.org/.
Price: Paid registration; see official website for current fees and options.
Organised by SWS Scholarly Society / Secretariat Bureau.
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5 Dec 2026 – Online via zoom
Transboundary Aquifers: Science-Based Cooperation—Advancing Knowledge, Governance and Sustainable Management (UN Water Conference 2026 Side Event)
Organised by the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), in collaboration with UNESCO's Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP) in cooperation with IWRA, AIDA, SIWI and IGRAC, this virtual event will bring together scientific contributions and practical experiences from different regions to examine how international cooperation on groundwater develops, what it achieves and how its benefits can be extended.
The side event will focus on the specific lens of transboundary aquifers scientific cooperation; the discussion will focus on experiences that contribute to the knowledge, technical capacities, institutional relationships and partnerships needed to support transboundary groundwater management and the implementation of SDG 6. A moderated discussion involving scientific networks, regional practitioners, water management specialists and legal experts will explore the lessons emerging from these experiences, including the role of institutional arrangements and governance frameworks in enabling scientific cooperation and translating knowledge into action.
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8-10 Dec 2026 – Las Vegas, USA
Groundwater Week 2026
What can you expect at Groundwater Week 2026? Three days packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and experience the groundwater industry in action! Explore the exhibit hall, see live demonstrations, expand your knowledge through education sessions, and build valuable connections at networking events. Groundwater Week brings together groundwater professionals from across the industry for education, innovation, networking, and hands-on connection, all in one place.
Organised by National Groundwater Association.
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10 Dec 2026 – Aula Magna of the Waldensian Foreteria, via Dei Serragli 49, Florence, Italy
Socio-hydrogeology as a tool for understanding relationships between communities and groundwater resources
"The roots of water" is the new edition of the biennial scientific conference promoted by the International Platform for the Proper Management of Groundwater Resources, a partnership between third sector organizations, academia and institutions engaged in the protection and sustainable management of groundwater.
The 2026 edition will be dedicated to a crucial theme: how to protect groundwater resources; a theme to be addressed at a planetary level that finds in the foundations of Hydrogeology the scientific and technical bases to correctly address the water issue.
In particular, through socio-hydrogeology, a discipline that combines the technical knowledge of the subsoil with the understanding of the social, cultural and institutional relationships that shape water use and management, the scientific and social dimensions are integrated into a single systemic vision.
During the day, experts, researchers and field operators will explore tools and methodologies of socio-hydrogeological mapping, through case studies and digital tools to represent both water flows and the dynamics of governance, perception and access to the resource.
The goal is to promote a common language between geologists, anthropologists, development technicians and local communities, to transform knowledge of the subsoil into a shared process of care for the common good.Organised by Acquifera APS, IAH Italy Ets and Geology Without Borders Ets.
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13-18 Dec 2026 – Isla Teja Campus of the Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia, Chile
XVII Chilean Geological Congress
The 17th Chilean Geological Congress will bring together researchers, professionals, and students in the geosciences to share knowledge and scientific advancements. This triennial event is the most important gathering for the Chilean geological community.
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Commissions & Networks
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Publications
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