About this expo
HYDRO 2026 welcomes the global hydropower and dams community to Bologna, Italy, from October 14-16, 2026. This annual event focuses on the theme "Adapting to change - Embracing opportunities," offering a crucial forum for industry professionals to engage with the latest developments and challenges in the sector. The conference is held at BolognaFiere, a prominent exhibition and congress center.
The comprehensive program includes three days of sessions covering a wide array of topics. Key themes include hydraulic machinery (efficiency improvement, fish-friendly turbines, pump-turbines, uprating, research, resilience, small hydro), operation and maintenance (anomaly detection, predictive maintenance), powerplant uprating and refurbishment (safety enhancement, efficiency, capacity uprating, adding pumped-storage, retrofitting existing infrastructure), pumped storage (role and benefits), electrical engineering (generator design, upgrades, SCADA, control equipment, monitoring, grid issues, integrating renewables), hybrid schemes, climate, and dam safety.
Organized by Hydropower & Dams and Aqua~Media International Ltd, the publisher of The International Journal on Hydropower and Dams and organizer of the HYDRO, ASIA, and AFRICA event series, HYDRO 2026 also features pre-event training workshops and pre- and post-conference study tours. Registration for this significant industry gathering is currently open.
Highlights
4 items- Annual event for the global hydropower and dams community
- Held at BolognaFiere, Bologna, Italy, from October 14-16, 2026
- Organized by Hydropower & Dams, Aqua~Media International Ltd
- AUMA listed, featuring training workshops and study tours
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where will HYDRO 2026 be held?+
HYDRO 2026 will take place from October 14-16, 2026, at BolognaFiere in Bologna, Italy.
Who is the organizer of HYDRO 2026?+
HYDRO 2026 is organized by Hydropower & Dams and Aqua~Media International Ltd. Aqua~Media International Ltd also publishes The International Journal on Hydropower and Dams and organizes the HYDRO, ASIA, and AFRICA event series.
What topics and industries are covered at HYDRO 2026?+
The event covers a wide range of topics relevant to the hydropower and dams community, including hydraulic machinery, operation and maintenance, powerplant uprating and refurbishment, pumped storage, electrical engineering, hybrid schemes, climate, and dam safety.
How can I participate in HYDRO 2026?+
Registration for HYDRO 2026 is open. The event includes three days of sessions, preceded by training workshops, and pre- and post-conference study tours.
Are there any specific participation details for HYDRO 2026?+
Registration for HYDRO 2026 is currently open. The event program includes three days of sessions, along with pre-event training workshops and pre- and post-conference study tours.