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PROGRAMME

Call for proposals

Presentation formats for the 20th World Water Congress

XX World Water Congress: Call for Proposals Now Open

Contribute to the global conversation on the future of water!

The XX World Water Congress to be held 4-8 October in Istanbul Türkiye, co-hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and IWRA under the overarching theme of “The Future of Water: Smart, Resilient, Circular, Inclusive” invites researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and professionals from across disciplines, levels and sector to share their knowledge, research, and innovative ideas in order to help address freshwater challenges and priorities, globally.

Whether through scientific or technical presentations, focused discussions, project updates, or interactive events, there are several ways to get involved.

01

Regular Research Presentation – Oral

A standard scientific presentation of original research findings, methods, or analyses relevant to the congress themes. Authors present their work orally in a scheduled scientific session, usually followed by questions and discussion with the audience. This format is intended for completed or sufficiently advanced research with clear findings and conclusions.

Oral Presentation
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Regular Research Presentation – Poster

A visual presentation of original research findings, methods, or analyses in a poster format. Posters are displayed during a designated session, providing participants with an opportunity to review the research and engage directly with the presenter. This format is particularly suitable for completed or ongoing research that can be effectively communicated through concise visual and graphical presentation.

Poster Presentation
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Special Session

A thematically focused session designed to address a specific topic, emerging issue, methodological area, or priority relevant to the congress. Special sessions may bring together multiple speakers or contributors and can include invited presentations, panel discussions, debates, or other coordinated formats. They are intended to provide a broader, in-depth, or interdisciplinary discussion beyond individual research presentations.

Special Session
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Side Event

An event organized in conjunction with the congress and held alongside the main scientific programme. Side events complement the congress themes but are generally distinct from the regular abstract-based presentation programme. They may include workshops, roundtables, stakeholder meetings, policy dialogues, networking activities, demonstrations, or other interactive formats designed to engage specific audiences or address a focused topic.

Side Event

Submission deadlines

Oral and poster presentation abstracts
Special session proposals
Side event proposals

Submit your proposal

Submit to the Congress

Choose the submission type that matches your proposal. Each opens the official submission form, where you can create a free account or log in to get started. To submit your proposal, you are required to register for an account through Oxford Abstracts.

Abstract Submission

Submit an original abstract for a regular session, presented either as an oral presentation or a poster. Select your preferred format directly within the submission form.

Format Oral Poster

Special Session Submission

Propose a special session — a curated session with a set of talks or a roundtable discussion organized around a specific topic, distinct from the regular program tracks.

Format Special Session

Side Event Submission

Submit a proposal for a side event held alongside the main conference program.

Format Side Event

How it works

Three Steps to Submit

  1. Choose your submission type

    Abstract, special session or side event — pick the one that matches your proposal.

  2. Create a free account or log in

    Submissions are made through Oxford Abstracts. Register for a free account or log in to your existing one.

  3. Complete and submit the form

    Fill in the official submission form and send your proposal.

Not sure which type fits your proposal?

Read the Call for Proposals and check the submission deadlines.

Bring your ideas to Istanbul, and help to shape the future of water!