Hydropower R&D days 2025

On the 18th and 19th of March, we will gather in Uppsala to take part in the latest research on hydropower.

Attend the event to gain insight into the advancements being made in our field and to network with experts, researchers, and industry peers. It is also an opportunity to influence the future of hydropower and to establish valuable connections that can lead to future collaborations.

The event is of value to everyone working in the hydropower sector, including researchers, engineers, policymakers, and students. We especially encourage young researchers to attend and benefit from the experience and knowledge that will be shared.

Over these two days, we will offer a range of lectures, panel discussions, and workshops aimed at enhancing our understanding and improving our methods within hydropower. Mark the dates in your calendar and make sure not to miss this event. We look forward to welcoming you to Uppsala for two inspiring and knowledge-rich days.

Programme

March 18

10.00

Registration and Fika
10.30

Welcome and Introduction Opening remarks by chair of Program Council Hans Bjerhag and Center Director Staffan Lundström.
10.40

Hydropower in the Future Energy System Introduction Setting the stage for the discussions Presentations, Hydropower in the Future Energy System
11.45

Group Discussions on Hydropower's Future Role Participants choose discussion groups based on pre-determined questions, with 25 minutes allocated for discussions and summaries.
12.00

Lunch Break
13:30 – 16.00

Alternate Session: “In depth discussions on modeling of hydropower in energy systems” Invite-only session for experts 13:30 – Current Research Projects Interviews with three PhD Students Project Presentation Research Project Pitches Short presentations (2 min) from active projects in both SVC and Renew Hydro
15.15

Fika and discussion break (which project piqued your interest?)
16.00

International Collaboration
16.55

Closing the Day Recap of discussions and details for the next day.
19.00

Conference Dinner Location: Villa Anna, Uppsala

March 19

09.00

Welcome Back
09.10

Industry Projects Presentations by representatives from the dam owners.
10.00

Master Thesis Pitch Session • 3-Minute Pitches Presentations by five students followed by mingle during an extended fika break.
10.10

Fika Break, mingle and input session Find the centre management team and give us input for the next center phase! What do you think is an important research area to investigate?
11.15

What’s in the “pipeline” concerning hydropower and energy system studies?
11.50

Networking Lunch Opportunity for students and industry professionals to connect based on shared interests.
13.00

Hydropower Regulation and Design
14.15

Conference Closing and Awards Presentation of quiz and participation prizes.
14.30

Official Conference End

Time

18–19 of March.

Place

Lägerhyddsvägen 1, 752 37 Uppsala Univerty.

Häggsalen, Floor 0, Ångströmlaboratoriet.

Cost

Participation in the R&D Days including congress dinner. Member of the steering committee, program council, project leader or PhD student/post docs: 720 SEK

Participation in the R&D Days (dinner not included). Member of the steering committee, program council, project leader or PhD student/post docs. Free of cost.

Participation in the R&D Days, including congress dinner. Others: 2520 SEK

Participation in the R&D Days (dinner not included). Others: 1800 SEK.

All prices are excluding VAT.

Registration

Click here to register.