General Program Icold Mexico 2026
Important Information
On Wednesday, May 27, at ICOLD 2026, one of the most critical conversations in our industry will take place:
what happens when safety is truly put to the test?
This session will bring together world-class speakers, sharing insights grounded in real experience, critical analysis, and global perspective.
Real learning that shapes the future.
General Program Icold Mexico 2026
May 19–21
Activities:
Pre-tour: Mexico City
May 21 (Thursday)
Activities:
Morning:
· ICOLD Board Meeting
· Tailings Dams Short Course, Day 1
Afternoon:
· ICOLD Board Meeting
· Tailings Dams Short Course, Day 1
Evening:
· Organizing Committee Dinner with ICOLD Board
May 22 (Friday)
Activities:
Morning:
· ICOLD Board Meeting
· Tailings Dams Short Course, Day 2
· Registration
Afternoon:
· Meeting of ICOLD Board with Organizing Committee
· Tailings Dams Short Course, Day 2
· Technical Committee Chairpersons Meeting
· Registration
Evening:
· TC Chair/Vice Chair Dinner with ICOLD Board
​May 23 (Saturday)
Activities:
Morning:
· ICOLD Technical Committee Workshops
· Registration
· City Tour
Afternoon:
· ICOLD Technical Committee Workshops
· Registration
· City Tour
​
May 24 (Sunday)
Activities:
Morning:
· ICOLD Technical Committee Meetings
· Registration
· City Tour
Lunch (Lunch is served at EXPO Center)
Afternoon:
· ICOLD Technical Committee Meetings
· Young Professionals’ Forum
· Regional Club Meetings (AM, EU, AS, AF)
· City Tour
· French-speaking Committees Meeting
· Registration
Evening:
· Young Professionals' Night
May 25 (Monday)
Activities:
Morning:
· Plenary Session / Invited VIP Speakers
· Exhibition Opening
Lunch (Lunch is served in the Exhibition Hall)
Afternoon:
· International Symposium
· Press Conference
· Exhibition
Evening:
· Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall (Includes Light Dinner)
​
May 26 (Tuesday)
Activities:
Morning:
· International Symposium
· Cultural Tour (TEQUILA TOUR - CUERVO WORLD)
· Exhibition
Lunch (Lunch is served in the Exhibition Hall)
Afternoon:
· International Symposium
· Cultural Tour (TEQUILA TOUR - CUERVO WORLD)
· Exhibition
Evening:
· Cultural Event (Includes Light Dinner)
May 27 (Wednesday)
Activities:
Morning:
· International Symposium
· Cultural Event (TLAQUEPAQUE - THE ARTISAN'S ROUTE)
· Exhibition
· Dam Safety Incidents Session
Lunch (Lunch is served in the Exhibition Hall)
Afternoon:
· International Symposium
· Cultural Event (TLAQUEPAQUE - THE ARTISAN'S ROUTE)
· Exhibition
Evening:
· Free Time
​
May 28 (Thursday)
Activities:
Morning:
· General Assembly
· Workshops
· Technical Site Visit (La Yesca Dam)
· Cultural Event (CHAPALA AND AJIJIC - CRADLE OF FISHERMEN)
· Exhibition
Lunch (Lunch is served in the Exhibition Hall)
Afternoon:
· General Assembly
· Workshops
· Technical Site Visit
· Cultural Event (CHAPALA AND AJIJIC - CRADLE OF FISHERMEN)
· Closing Ceremony
Evening:
· Farewell Dinner ((Three-course dinner)
​
May 29 (Friday)
Activities:
Morning:
· Workshops
· Technical Site Visit (La Yesca Dam)
Lunch (Lunch is served at EXPO Center)
Afternoon:
· Workshops
· Technical Site Visit
​
Evening:
· Free Time
​
May 30–June 1
Activities:
Post tours (TBD)
