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.
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.
Registration will open on March 12, 2026
Registration for the 12th edition of Novatech will open on Thursday, March 12, 2026, along with the publication of the completed program. The registration fee depends on your profile (conference attendee, speaker, Graie member, guest, etc.). Find all the information about registration fees on our dedicated page.
Don't miss out on the Early Bird discount! It will be automatically applied to all registrations made before April 15, 2026, regardless of the rate selected.
The Novatech 2026 program is in development...
The review and selection phase for the papers is currently in progress, thanks to the expertise of 125 volunteers/reviewers whose commitment is essential at this key stage! Between 220 and 240 oral presentations and posters will be selected from the 400 submissions received, then presented over the three days of the conference. Authors of selected proposals will be notified at the beginning of March 2026.
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 Thierry Maytraud Awards. A big thank you to all the authors for the quality and diversity of their contributions!
The main themes of this edition
Structures and systems for stormwater management
Urban planning & development
Watershed & Resource
Society & Governance
