Smart Rivers 2027 is the must-attend inland navigation infrastructure conference of 2027. Hosted by PIANC Indonesia this international event brings together engineers, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore the future of inland waterborne transport. Dive into emerging trends, system modernization, and infrastructure improvements designed to advance the inland waterways that power global trade and regional economies.
Attendees will engage in robust technical sessions covering topics such as navigation channel design, lock and dam design, maintenance, and modernization, sediment management, and the integration of nature-based infrastructure. Specialized short courses and expert-led tours provide practical takeaways for professionals shaping tomorrow’s inland navigation systems.
Smart Rivers 2027 will feature forward-focused solutions in smart shipping, river system management, logistics, and more to enhance operational resilience across river systems. Learn how agencies, contractors, and researchers are adapting inland infrastructure to meet evolving commercial, environmental, and logistical needs.
As the leading inland navigation infrastructure conference in 2027, Smart Rivers attracts a diverse network of professionals from across the public and private sectors. Share expertise, develop partnerships, and collaborate on real-world solutions with peers from around the globe.
Held in Palembang, Smart Rivers 2027 offers attendees the opportunity to explore one of Indonesia’s most iconic inland navigation corridors. Through hands-on technical tours, participants will experience a city that blends historical significance, cultural identity, and modern readiness. As the former capital of the Sriwijaya maritime empire, Palembang represents the roots of Malay river-based civilization, with its rich river culture reflected in iconic cuisine such as pempek.