COP29 side event on "Innovations in Small Hydropower to Achieve the SDGs" on November 16th, from 13:15 to 14:15, at the COP29 Azerbaijan, UNIDO Pavilion, Blue Zone, Pavilion A7, Baku Stadium. (Note: Blue Badge Access only.) Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts on: 1️⃣ Innovations in Small Hydropower (SHP) Technology 2️⃣Digital Tools & Hybrid… Read More »COP side event – Innovations in small hydropower to achieve the SDGs

HYDRO 2024 International Conference and Exhibition will take place at the Messe Congress Graz (MCG), Austria from the 18 - 20 November, 2024

Join the ESMAP Hydropower Webinar Series to explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in hydropower development.   As the transition towards sustainable energy accelerates, hydropower is increasingly recognized as a key energy source that enhances power system flexibility, reliability, and resilience. With the growing share of variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar, the need for dispatchable… Read More »Webinar: The evolving role of hydropower in the energy system

First webinar offered by Women in Sustainable Hydropower (WISH) network. 💧 ♀️ Four panellists will be speaking about the topic of: “Women’s Mentorship Experiences and Successes.” In this session, four panellists will share their personal mentorship journeys, emphasising the significant impact that mentoring has had on their professional and personal development. Date: April 15, 2025… Read More »Women in Sustainable Hydropower (WISH) webinar

Join the ESMAP Hydropower Webinar Series, launched in March 2025, to explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in hydropower development. As the transition towards sustainable energy accelerates, hydropower is increasingly recognized as a key energy source that enhances power system flexibility, reliability, and resilience. With the growing share of variable renewable energy sources like… Read More »Webinar: hydropower’s role as a provider of flexibility and storage

Join HydroGrid for a live, hands-on session with Dalane, where they will discuss and show how digital technology has streamlined cascade management across an entire hydro portfolio. The webinar will delve into how the integration of KraftSCADA and HYDROGRID Insight enabled intelligent automation, improved decision-making, and saved time in daily operations. This webinar will cover:… Read More »Webinar: Reducing operational effort for cascade management with digital technology

Join hybrid round table exploring how extreme weather and shifting water patterns are challenging traditional models — and how the sector must adapt. Featuring experts including Eva Kremere, Technical Expert at UNIDO’s Climate and Technology Partnerships Division, alongside: David Christian Finger, Dr. Manu Seth, Marie-Pierre Gosselin, and Emanuele Quaranta Moderated by Ritesh Patro This session… Read More »Hybrid round-table: How is climate change reshaping hydropower?

For the first time in its 27 years, the Africa Energy Forum (aef) is being hosted in Cape Town, South Africa under the enchanting shadow of Table Mountain and in the heart of one of the most active energy development centres in Africa. Under the theme 'Africa United', aef will also provide a strong platform to bring African… Read More »Africa Energy Forum

The objective of the regional conferences for AFRICA, co-hosted by Aqua~Media International and ICOLD, in collaboration with the government of Ghana, is to bring together a group of experts from all parts of the world to focus on issues of specific interest for Africa, in the field of water storage and hydropower development. Cross-border collaboration for transboundary schemes, challenging… Read More »AFRICA 2025 – Water storage and hydropower development for Africa

HYDROVISION International® stands as the foremost global assembly of hydropower and dams/civil market experts. As the leading event of its kind globally, it brings together more than 1,200 hydro enthusiasts, including power producers, utilities, consultants, major hydro energy users, and engineering, procurement & construction companies, hailing from over 50 countries. This event serves as a nexus… Read More »Hydrovision 2025

A hands-on training program addressing one of the most critical challenges facing African hydropower facilities: Reservoir Sedimentation. African hydropower facilities are losing significant storage capacity annually to sedimentation - a silent but relentless challenge that directly impacts generation capacity, increases maintenance costs, and shortens infrastructure lifespan. Is sediment build-up threatening your reservoir's capacity? You're not… Read More »training course: Reservoir sediment management for sustainable hydropower in Africa

The conference aims to: Promote sustainable hydropower practices by showcasing innovative examples of hydropower designed to support freshwater ecology. Address global sustainability challenges and governance strategies by focusing on actionable solutions for sustainable hydropower, also in the context of challenges for developing countries. Foster collaboration across sectors by encouraging interdisciplinary networking to address hydropower’s role in… Read More »3rd International Conference on Sustainability in Hydropower