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PIANC Smart Rivers 2017 Conference

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Join us in Pittsburgh at the convergence of three rivers, the site of the first PIANC Smart Rivers Conference, for a week full of networking, technical presentations, short courses, and the latest science and information on navigation technology.

The SMART Rivers Conference is a biennial international forum bringing together those involved in river transport to benchmark best practices for inland waterways around the world, and to better integrate inland waterborne transport into the global supply chain. Originally the “Strategic Maritime Asset Research and Transformation for 21st Century River Systems”, SmartRivers began in 2004 with a cooperation agreement between U.S. and European partners. The first conference was held in October 2005 in Pittsburgh, so it is fitting that we return to the ‘City of Three Rivers’ for this eighth SmartRivers conference. Beginning in 2011, the SmartRivers conference series was placed under the umbrella of PIANC, the World Association of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure.

Participants and presenters are sought to share their experiences, practices, and especially innovations. We invite you to submit an abstract and join us in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, to experience a week full of networking, technical presentations, short courses, and the latest science and information on navigation technology.

 

Smart Rivers 2017 will include:

  • Technical Short Courses
  • Plenary Sessions
  • Keynote Speakers from Around the World
  • Concurrent Technical Session Tracks
  • Industry Exhibition
  • Technical and Cultural Tours

A number of networking events will be offered to maximize your opportunities for a lively exchange of new ideas. You can look forward to reconnecting with old friends and meeting new colleagues at the conference events.