INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT: Science, Policy and Practice (ICOSUWAM-2026)

September 29–October 2, 2026, Diyarbakır, Turkiye

https://www.dicle.edu.tr/siteler/icosuwam-2026 

The increasing global population and rise in demand for water and food, coupled with the effects of climate change, have made the agriculture-food-water relationship more critical than ever. In particular, rising temperatures, irregular rainfall patterns, and more frequent droughts, all linked to climate change, necessitate the sustainable management of water resources in both agricultural production and other sectors. In this context, all stakeholders have important roles to play in increasing efficiency across all water-using sectors.

Dicle University (Diyarbakır-TURKIYE) will host the "International Conference on Sustainable Water Management: Science, Policy and Practice (ICOSUWAM-2026)" from September 29th to October 2nd, 2026. The main objective of this event is to share information, discuss developments in water management, and find common solutions to problems at both national and global levels.

Four similar international conferences have been held previously (2012, 2017, 2022, 2023), with numerous participants from over 35 countries across 5 continents. This important platform will focus on shaping the future of water management in all water and water-related sectors, water-environmental issues, particularly agricultural irrigation, considering drought, climate change and its environmental impacts, and the opportunities presented by digital transformation. Furthermore, it will be crucial to develop and share new policies in water management.

Detailed information about the conference can be found on the website (https://www.dicle.edu.tr/siteler/icosuwam-2026). Significant discounts and advantages are offered to students and young researchers and scientists under the age of 35 upon participation. We are pleased to invite you to this important international event.

Sincerely, Prof. Dr. Öner Çetin Chairman of the Organizing Committee

CONFERENCE TOPICS

• Sustainable Water Resources Management

• Climate Change and Drought Impacts

• Agricultural Water and Irrigation Management

• Smart and Digital Water Systems

• Water Management and Policy Tools

• Water Efficiency and Effectiveness

• Decision Support and Modeling Approaches

• Nature-Based and Resilient Solutions

• Soil and Water Management, Wastewater Management

• Integrated Policies on Soil and Water Management, Other Soil and Water-Related Issues

REGISTRATION, CONFERENCE VENUE and ACCOMMODATION

• "Registration Form" can be downloaded from "https://www.dicle.edu.tr/siteler/icosuwam-2026", fill out, then send to email addresses given below. You should visit the website given above for other details.

• The conference will be held at The Culture and Congress Center of Dicle University, Diyarbakır, Turkiye. Accommodation will be at the University Hotel at Dicle University Campus.

• The standard participation fee is 350 Euros, which covers full board including the registration fee, hotel accommodation, lunch and dinners during the conference, a conference bag, name badge, certificate of attendance, and airport transportation. This package runs from 28 September to 2 October 2026, covering 5 nights.

• A reduced fee of 250 Euros is available for participants under 35 years old or those enrolled as undergraduate, M.Sc., or Ph.D. students, and includes all of the same benefits as the standard package.

INVITED/PLENARY/KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prof. Dr. Ulrike GAYH — School of Engineering and Architecture Head of Water Technology program (M.Eng.), SRH University Heidelberg, GERMANY

Dr. Mohsin HAFEEZ — Director, Water, Food, Ecosystems, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), SRI LANKA

Prof. Dr. Shawn C. KEFAVUER — University of Barcelona, SPAIN

Prof. Dr. A. Halim ORTA — Namik Kemal University, Tekirdağ, TURKIYE

Prof. Dr. Eyüp Selim KÖKSAL — Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, TURKIYE

Prof. Dr. Hüseyin SELCUK — Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Dept of Environmental Eng., Istanbul, TURKIYE

Prof. Dr. Francisco GARCIA-SANCHEZ — CEBAS, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Espinardo, SPAIN

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ismail KUMBHAR — Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, PAKISTAN

TOURS (Optional)

(2 October, 2026, the whole day)

• TOUR-1 – MARDİN CITY Mardin and Midyat, located in northern Mesopotamia, are two ancient settlements that carry the legacy of thousands of years of civilization to the present day.

• TOUR-2 – ŞANLIURFA CITY Göbekli Tepe (10,000 BC), considered the oldest known temple complex in the World. Throughout history, the city has been home to Mesopotamian, Roman, and Ottoman civilizations; this multi-layered past is reflected in its architecture, traditions, and daily life.

CONFERENCE CONTACT

Website: https://www.dicle.edu.tr/siteler/icosuwam-2026 

Emails: oner_cetin@yahoo.com and/or onercetin@dicle.edu.tr 

WhatsApp: +90 554 121 0016