CONFERENCE

Event Description

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We invite you to a conference for the water and sewage industry focused on the future of water engineering and management in the face of climate change. Experts from around the world will share their experiences in stormwater management, infrastructure projects, and address legal and financial issues.

Stormwater Poland 2025 – A Conference on Adapting Drainage Systems in the Face of Climate Change

Join us for the ninth edition of Stormwater Poland 2025, which will take place on March 25-26, 2025, in Poznań, Poland. Organized under the theme “Meeting at the Midway Point,” this event aims to discuss the key challenges and opportunities related to adapting cities to climate change. The Stormwater Poland conference is an annual platform for experts and practitioners in stormwater management, especially in the context of drainage systems, which are becoming increasingly important in the face of extreme weather events.

Topics Covered

How to Scale Up Adaptation?
The opening session will focus on analyzing progress in adapting drainage systems to climate change in Poland and abroad. Speakers will discuss experiences from cities of various sizes, showcasing best practices and innovative adaptive solutions. This part aims to outline methods to scale up adaptation efforts in medium and small towns, which also face growing climate challenges.

How to Intensify Adaptation?
This session centers on advanced technologies and methods to improve the efficiency of existing stormwater retention systems. Experts will discuss new approaches to smart retention management, monitoring, and modern stormwater treatment solutions. The goal of this discussion is to provide guidance on intensifying efforts that will reduce urban flood risks and improve the quality of stormwater as a local resource.

New Tools for Adaptation
This session will cover the latest tools and technologies used in climate modeling and drainage system design. The analysis will focus on scaling these tools for smaller systems and the need to incorporate long-term climate forecasts to better plan for climate adaptation. Speakers will highlight the most useful tools for the water and sewage industry to enhance adaptation project effectiveness.

How to Ensure Adaptation Sustainability?
The final session will focus on the sustainability of drainage systems in the face of changing climatic, demographic, and labor market realities. Infrastructure operators will present effective long-term maintenance strategies and discuss potential funding models needed to ensure continuity and stability of adaptation efforts in Polish cities.

Why Attend Stormwater Poland 2025?

The Stormwater Poland 2025 conference in Poznań is the largest event in Poland dedicated solely to stormwater management and climate adaptation. It is a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience among experts, scientists, technology companies, and representatives of municipal authorities. Conference participants will gain insights into green-blue infrastructure, the latest detention and retention methods, and the funding opportunities for adaptation investments through EU funds, such as the European Regional Development Fund and the Cohesion Fund.

Join us in Poznań to participate in discussions on the future of climate change adaptation, covering both retention strategies and the design of green-blue infrastructure. Stormwater Poland 2025 is an opportunity to help create better, more resilient cities for the future.

The full conference program can be found under the PROGRAM tab.

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Conference Schedule

The conference lasts for two days, from March 25, 2025, to March 26, 2025.

Registration opens at 8:00 AM, with the formal opening beginning at 9:00 AM. The main content sessions will run until 5:00 PM, followed by a networking dinner at 8:00 PM at the Concordia Conference Center – a great opportunity for networking.

The next day, the sessions will continue from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Networking

During the conference, there will be a formal gala, coffee breaks, and lunch breaks, which provide opportunities to exchange views and meet new people.