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Novatech 2026 - from 29 June to 3 July in Lyon

Take part in Novatech to expand your knowledge, broaden your network
and contribute to more sustainable cities!

For over 30 years, the Novatech conference has established itself as an international benchmark in the promotion of strategies and solutions for integrated and sustainable urban water management and planning. For five days in Lyon, Graie, in partnership with the Metropole of Lyon and OTHU, brings together French and international scientists, decision-makers, facilitators, managers and designers, to exchange and share their experiences and develop a common culture of urban water management.


The rich and diversified program combines plenary lectures, interactive sessions, specialized workshops, and technical tours, in a dynamic that promotes interdisciplinary exchanges, knowledge transfer, and a cross-disciplinary approach, facilitated by simultaneous French/English translation.

New record for Novatech: 400 communications received!

The call for abstract for Novatech 2026 is now closed

From September 15 to December 10, 2025, we received 400 abstract proposals from 44 countries: 380 in response to the call for papers and 20 for the Maytraud Awards. A big thank you to all the authors for the quality and diversity of their contributions!


Next step: the review and selection phase! Between 220 and 240 oral presentations and posters will be selected then presented over the three days of the conference. A special thank you to the 125 volunteers/reviewers, whose expertise and commitment are essential to this key stage. Authors of selected proposals will be notified by the end of February 2026. 

The main themes of this edition

Structures and systems for stormwater management

Urban planning & development

Watershed & Resource

Society & Governance

Novatech 2026 key figures

3
days of conferences

+ 1 day of workshops,

and 1 day of technical tours

220
selected papers

combining scientific and technical abstracts, and feedback from past experiences

600
participants expected

50% of scientists,

50% operational stakeholders,

from all over the world

A new venue for 2026!

For its 12th edition, co-organized by the Graie, the OTHU (Field Observatory for Urban Water Management) and the Metropolis of Lyon, Novatech conference welcomes you on the Saint-Paul Campus of the Catholic University of Lyon: a central, accessible location, combining historical heritage and modernity (air-conditioned classrooms). An ideal setting to promote exchanges, innovation and networking at the very heart of the city! 

Novatech, a unique opportunity in France to:

      • Get inspired: enjoy an overview of practices in cities around the world in terms of urban planning, development and incentive policies for sustainable urban management and climate change adaptation.
      • Develop skills: learn about the latest innovative technical solutions integrating research results, for a sustainable water management in the city  and the optimisation of the current systems, in order to face the problems of flooding, pollution and health risks.
      • Gain new perspectives: discuss your questions, issues and solutions with passionate professionals and researchers who are committed to making a difference, often leading to new partnerships and collaborations.