ICOLD 25th Congress / ICOLD 83rd Annual Meeting Symposium Hydropower's15

More than 1 000 hydropower stations, including nearly half of the world´s underground power plants, 330 large dams, an active dam and hydropower sector, with power companies, manufacturers, major consulting and engineering companies, contractors and R&D institutions, provide an excellent framework for international gatherings in Norway. In addition the scenic surroundings of Western Norway, with its fjords, mountains, glaciers and rivers constitute a breath-taking framework of the Stavanger events.

Conference topics:

•    Challenges in dam constructions under challenging conditions
•    Reservoir optimizations and design
•    Operation and maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment
•    Innovative hydropower and dam projects in emerging economies
•    Project financing and contractual aspects
•    Industry- Academia cooperation
•    Managing Risks in hydropower– Emergency preparedness and public safety
•    Climate change challenges (Environment, Social Aspects, Floods, Generation and Dam Safety)