Conference Information

When?

3–4 March 2026

Where?

Earth Hall, Poznań International Fair
ul. Głogowska 14
60-101 Poznań, Poland

Tickets

from PLN 1,200 net

Program

2 conference days
4 thematic sessions
Gala dinner

Event Description

Stormwater Poland 2026 is the jubilee tenth edition of Poland’s largest conference dedicated to stormwater management, retention, and blue-green infrastructure. For ten years, we have been creating a platform where experts, local governments, academia, and business meet to discuss drainage systems, climate change adaptation, and urban rainwater management.

Over the past decade, stormwater management in Poland has transformed dramatically. An increasing number of cities are implementing retention solutions, investing in green roofs, rain gardens, and infiltration systems, as well as using digital twins and artificial intelligence to improve infrastructure planning. As a result, rainwater is no longer seen as a problem but as a resource that enhances urban resilience to droughts and floods.

The jubilee edition of the conference is a time for reflection and a look toward the future. We will discuss what the Water Decade has brought us, how cities can effectively respond to extreme weather events, what innovations are being proposed by visionaries of the water sector, and how architects and urban planners are integrating water into the design of public spaces, squares, and parks.

Stormwater Poland 2026 will take place on 3–4 March 2026 at Sala Ziemi, within the Poznań International Fair. It is a gathering for everyone who understands that stormwater retention, urban depaving, and blue-green infrastructure are the keys to the future of our cities.

Conference Topics

The conference is divided into four main thematic sessions, each focusing on a different aspect of climate change adaptation.

The Water Decade

The tenth anniversary of Stormwater Poland is a unique opportunity to summarize the past years of work dedicated to stormwater management. When we began, this topic was often seen as marginal — today, it has become one of the key elements of climate change adaptation.
In this session, we will look back — at the experiences we have gained, the successes that have proven Polish cities can be leaders in implementing modern solutions, and the mistakes from which valuable lessons can be learned. This is a decade-long assessment aimed at understanding where we stand today and how to prepare for the challenges ahead.
On this special occasion, we will invite some of the top speakers from recent years to provide a broad international perspective, as well as highlight Polish cities whose achievements continue to inspire action.

Drought, Flood, and the Future of Water

Climate change in Poland has two extreme faces: increasingly long and severe droughts, and ever more intense rainfall events that lead to flooding and overloading of drainage systems. These phenomena cannot be analyzed separately — they are part of the same water crisis that demands a coherent strategy.
In this session, we will explore how to simultaneously reduce flood risk and counteract water scarcity. It will be a discussion on how to design systems that are resilient to contradictory yet coexisting threats.

Visionaries of Water

The future of water management is being shaped by technologies that, just a few years ago, seemed like science fiction. Artificial intelligence supporting design and modeling, digital twins of cities enabling real-time infrastructure management, and circular economy approaches treating rainwater as a valuable resource — these are not distant dreams but real directions of development. This session will provide an opportunity to reflect on how to use these tools wisely so that cities can not only respond to climate crises but also anticipate and prevent them, adapting proactively to emerging challenges.

Architects of Water

Water in the city is not only underground pipes and reservoirs — it is also a key element shaping the spaces where people live. Architects and urban planners increasingly demonstrate that rainwater can serve as a design material: an inspiration for creating green boulevards, de-paved squares, and retention parks. This session will show that stormwater management is not only about engineering and technology, but also about the art of spatial planning — where water connects functionality with aesthetics, safety with usability, and technology with nature.

Accommodation

Participants are requested to book their accommodation individually. Special conference rates have been arranged at the following hotels: Mercure Poznań Centrum, NH Poznań, Altus Poznań Old Town, and B&B Hotel Poznań Old Town.
Reservations can be made directly with the hotel reception by quoting the password STORMWATER POLAND.

The 4-star Mercure Poznań Centrum Hotel is located in the business district of the city, adjacent to the Poznań International Fair. The property offers a fitness centre, sauna, and free Wi-Fi. Poznań Główny railway station is just a 5-minute walk away, and the airport can be reached in 15 minutes.

Special conference rates (password: STORMWATER)
Single room (SGL): 450 PLN, including breakfast
Double room (DBL): 500 PLN, including breakfast
Telephone reservations: +48 61 855 80 00

The NH Poznań Hotel is located just 1.5 km from the Poznań International Fair (Sala Ziemi) and the main railway station, and only a 10-minute walk from the Old Market Square. The hotel offers modern, air-conditioned rooms equipped with coffee and tea-making facilities and complimentary bottled water.

Special conference rates (password: STORMWATER)
Single room (SGL): 389 PLN, including breakfast
Double room (DBL): 439 PLN, including breakfast
Telephone reservations: +48 61 624 88 00

The Moderno Poznań Hotel is located just 1.2 km from the main railway station. It offers modern, elegantly furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi and a 40-inch flat-screen TV. Each room features a bright bathroom with a shower and complimentary toiletries, as well as slippers and a hairdryer for guests’ comfort.

Special conference rates (password: STORMWATER)
Single room (SGL): 336 PLN, including breakfast
Double room (DBL): 392 PLN, including breakfast
Telephone reservations: +48 61 664 66 66

The B&B Hotel Poznań Old Town enjoys an excellent location in the city centre of Poznań, offering air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and private parking. The hotel is situated close to many local attractions, including the Grand Theatre, the Philharmonic Hall, and the Town Hall. The Sala Ziemi conference venue is only 2 km away.

Special conference rates (password: STORMWATER)
Single room (SGL): 268 PLN, including breakfast
Double room (DBL): 317 PLN, including breakfast
Telephone reservations: +48 61 641 30 50