24 – 26 May 2027
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Koblenz, Germany

Future Challenges on Water Resilience in the Rhine River Basin

Building towards a joined transboundary knowledge base

Join us for a new international scientific conference!

Dedicated to future water resilience in the Rhine River Basin

Hosted by leading research organizations, including Deltares, RWTH Aachen, GFZ Potsdam, VU Amsterdam, TU Delft, and LIST, connected through the JCAR ATRACE initiative, the conference will explore how climate change, socio-economic developments and policies are shaping one of Europe’s most important river systems and societies. Together, we will address pressing challenges such as drought, flooding, water security, ecosystem degradation, and infrastructure resilience, while identifying opportunities for intensified collaboration and innovation across borders.

By bringing together researchers, policy makers, and practitioners, the conference aims not only to advance scientific understanding and discover the latest developments, but also to inform evidence-based water policy and support decision-making for a more resilient Rhine basin.

Book Your Hotel Early!

Please secure your accommodation well in advance. Koblenz is a very popular city, and rooms sell out fast.

Date
24 May 2027, 13:00 – 26 May 2027, 13:00
Koblenz, view of the Deutsches Eck (German Corner)
Calendar

Important dates

15 January 2027
Abstract submission deadline
15 February 2027
Notification on acceptance (oral or poster)
15 March 2027
Early bird registration deadline
15 April 2027
Regular registration deadline
24 – 26 May 2027
Rhine River Basin Conference
Committees of the RRBC 2027

Scientific Committee

Our Scientific Committee is composed of senior researchers and domain experts from universities and research institutes throughout the Rhine catchment, ensuring the conference programme reflects the latest scientific insights into river basin management.

Portrait of Dr. Ir. Frederiek Sperna Weiland

Dr. Ir. Frederiek Sperna Weiland

Deltares, chair
Portrait of Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schüttrumpf

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schüttrumpf

RWTH Aachen University
Portrait of Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz

Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam
Portrait of Dr. habil. Laurent Pfister

Dr. habil. Laurent Pfister

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Portrait of Prof. dr. Jeroen Aerts

Prof. dr. Jeroen Aerts

VU-IVM Amsterdam
Portrait of Prof. dr. ir. Remko Uijlenhoet

Prof. dr. ir. Remko Uijlenhoet

TU Delft
Portrait of Dr. ir. Davide Wüthrich

Dr. ir. Davide Wüthrich

TU Delft
Portrait of Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Becker

Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Becker

Deltares
Portrait of Dr. Sergiy Vorogushyn

Dr. Sergiy Vorogushyn

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
Portrait of Dr. Ir. Martijn Booij

Dr. Ir. Martijn Booij

University of Twente
Portrait of Dr. Ir. Frederiek Sperna Weiland

Dr. Ir. Frederiek Sperna Weiland

Deltares, chair
Portrait of Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schüttrumpf

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schüttrumpf

RWTH Aachen University
Portrait of Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz

Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam
Portrait of Dr. habil. Laurent Pfister

Dr. habil. Laurent Pfister

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Portrait of Prof. dr. Jeroen Aerts

Prof. dr. Jeroen Aerts

VU-IVM Amsterdam
Portrait of Prof. dr. ir. Remko Uijlenhoet

Prof. dr. ir. Remko Uijlenhoet

TU Delft
Portrait of Dr. ir. Davide Wüthrich

Dr. ir. Davide Wüthrich

TU Delft
Portrait of Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Becker

Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Becker

Deltares
Portrait of Dr. Sergiy Vorogushyn

Dr. Sergiy Vorogushyn

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
Portrait of Dr. Ir. Martijn Booij

Dr. Ir. Martijn Booij

University of Twente
Portrait of Dr. Ir. Frederiek Sperna Weiland

Dr. Ir. Frederiek Sperna Weiland

Deltares, chair
Portrait of Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schüttrumpf

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Schüttrumpf

RWTH Aachen University
Portrait of Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz

Prof. Dr. Bruno Merz

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam
Portrait of Dr. habil. Laurent Pfister

Dr. habil. Laurent Pfister

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST)
Portrait of Prof. dr. Jeroen Aerts

Prof. dr. Jeroen Aerts

VU-IVM Amsterdam
Portrait of Prof. dr. ir. Remko Uijlenhoet

Prof. dr. ir. Remko Uijlenhoet

TU Delft
Portrait of Dr. ir. Davide Wüthrich

Dr. ir. Davide Wüthrich

TU Delft
Portrait of Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Becker

Dr.-Ing. Bernhard Becker

Deltares
Portrait of Dr. Sergiy Vorogushyn

Dr. Sergiy Vorogushyn

GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
Portrait of Dr. Ir. Martijn Booij

Dr. Ir. Martijn Booij

University of Twente
RRBC 2027

Hosts

Deltares logo
RWTH Aachen University logo
GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung logo
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam logo
TU Delft logo
Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) logo
Important Information

FAQ

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