International Conference on

Hydrological Extremes and Drought Prediction Models (ICHEDPM-26)

20th – 21st Nov 2026 | Montreal, Canada | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Conference Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 20–21 November 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 6 SDGs SDGs 1, 2, 6, 9, 11 and 13
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

20 NOV 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Advancements in Drought Prediction Models
    Track 02
    Hydrological Extremes: Causes and Consequences
    Track 03
    Climate Variability and Water Resources Management
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session II

    SDG 2 · Zero Hunger

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Extreme Event Modeling Techniques
    Track 05
    Risk Assessment of Hydrological Hazards
    Track 06
    Drought Indices and Their Applications
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

21 NOV 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session III

    SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Extreme Runoff and Its Implications
    Track 08
    Early Warning Systems for Hydrological Events
    Track 09
    Hydrological Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Impact of Climate Change on Water Scarcity
    Track 11
    Disaster Preparedness and Response Strategies
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 2 Zero Hunger 6 Clean Water and Sanitation 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 13 Climate Action

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