NOVATECH 2026 – 12th International Conference

Urban stormwater and Sustainable Planning: Science & Management

Lyon, France | 29 june – 3 july 2026

2023 conference rates (for information)

3 days conference: 510 € to 720 €

Workshops on Monday: 0 to 60 €
Visits on Friday: 60 €

Held every three years, this conference brings together researchers and professionals to explore the interconnections between stormwater management, urban planning, landscape design, territorial resilience, and the protection of aquatic ecosystems.


Join us in Lyon from 29 June to 3 July 2026 for a new edition rich in scientific results, dialogue, and practical feedback.


The Call for Papers will open in autumn 2025.


Key themes include:

  • Technical solutions and innovations for stormwater
  • Climate change adaptation
  • Governance, regulatory frameworks and change management
  • Urban planning, landscape, and nature in cities
  • Monitoring, evaluation, training and feedback from practice

This event is for: Researchers, engineers, urban planners, landscape architects, hydrologists, ecologists, local authorities, consultancies, water agencies, solution providers, operators, and more.

Come and :

  • Reconnect or discover the stormwater community
  • Present your research, case studies, and ideas
  • Join and support the event
  • Organize a side meeting or workshop (Monday 29 June)
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