Get up to date on the most critical challenges facing the dam industry today.
Climate change is transforming how we design, operate, and maintain critical water infrastructure. ICOLD Mexico 2026 brings together leading global experts to discuss the most pressing issues facing our industry, from climate resilience and adaptive reservoir operation to dam safety governance and emergency preparedness. With more than ten specialized symposia, you will stay up-to-date on innovative solutions for the impacts of urbanization, flood mitigation strategies, environmental integration, seismic rehabilitation, sedimentation management, and tailings dam safety.
Gain hands-on experience through world-class short courses
In addition to the symposium sessions, ICOLD Mexico 2026 offers five intensive short courses designed to strengthen your technical skills and advance your career. These are not theoretical lectures, but practical workshops focused on real-world tools, case studies, and direct application to current projects, taught by top-level international experts.
Experience La Yesca Dam, one of the five tallest dams in the world
Imagine standing at the foot of a 300-meter-high concrete gravity dam, one of only five of its kind in the world. A technical visit to the La Yesca Dam offers a unique opportunity to witness Mexican culture intertwined with world-class engineering, while exploring one of the country's most iconic hydroelectric projects and learning firsthand about its challenges, solutions, and contributions to Mexico's energy development.
Shaping the future through the Young Professionals Forum
The water infrastructure sector needs fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and intergenerational collaboration now more than ever. The ICOLD Young Professionals Forum creates a dynamic space where young people can exchange ideas, connect with global leaders, strengthen their skills, and become active agents of the future of dam engineering and water management.
Delve deeper into specialized topics through expert-led workshops.
While the symposium sessions offer broad coverage of industry trends, the six specialized workshops provide an intensive and focused exploration of specific technical challenges. These sessions bring together leading international experts to share practical solutions, advanced methodologies, and real-world experiences that strengthen participants' technical capabilities.
