Why submit an abstract

Why submit an abstract for Novatech?

Novatech brings together professionals, experts and practitioners from a wide range of disciplines.

It allows French and international scientists, policy-makers and technicians to present, discover and discuss the latest research, innovations and outlooks, as well as share their experiences. It is a chance to meet the leading international specialists and practitioners.

By welcoming water professionals (e.g. specialists in drainage and aquatic environments), urban planning and design professionals (urban planners and designers, strategic planners, landscape architects, architects and sociologists), who all work in some way on land planning and management; Novatech conference supports the building of a more integrated water management culture, contributes to knowledge sharing and encourages the evolution of practices in all disciplines who play a role in managing water in the urban landscape.

1. Your expertise and achievements are at the heart of the conference

By taking part in the 12th Novatech conference in Lyon, you contribute to the development of knowledge and practices for a more integrated and sustainable urban water management. The conference and discussions between participants are built around your research, achievements and feedback.

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Your expertise and achievements are highlighted

Either in response to the call for abstracts or the Trophies, the diversity of presentation formats offers you numerous opportunities to showcase and discuss the outcome of your work.

Novatech is committed to featuring your abstracts on this website and in the Hal Novatech collection.
The Finalists of 2026 Thierry Maytraud Awards will be highlighed in the technical press.

3. An opportunity to exchange ideas and meet urban stormwater management researchers and professionals

Novatech fosters collaboration between scientists and technicians at both European and international scale with the aim of decision-making support and improved management practices. By welcoming scientists and stormwater technicians and providing simultaneous French-English translation during all sessions and on-site visits, Novatech builds bridges between disciplines and approaches and promotes knowledge exchange and dialogue between stakeholders. A unique opportunity to build new connections and create a network of interest.