Abstract Submission
The Call for Abstracts opened on 30 June 2024 and will be available until 1 December 2024.
Smart Rivers conference covers all themes associated with the latest advancements, lessons learned, and building a vision for a sustainable future in inland waterborne transport. Solicited topics listed below are a mix of previous Smart Rivers topics with new and emerging topics that may influence our future. Presentations on these and other topics possibly not listed are highly encouraged. Please submit an abstract on any topic related to advancing inland waterborne transportation and the forces driving its direction.
Please note: presenters whose abstracts have been accepted will need to register for the conference. Single-day registration will be available.
Waterway Infrastructure
- Navigation Improvements
- Navigation Structures
- Ports, Harbors, Multimodal Terminals
- Infrastructure Assessments and Monitoring
- Innovative Materials
- Natural and Nature-based Infrastructure
Climate Change and Community
- Decarbonization, Sustainability, and Climate Change
- Alternative Fuels and Shore Power
- River Cruises, tourism
- Riverfront Redevelopment
- Waterways, Agriculture and Other Uses
Rivers and River System Management
- Decarbonization, Sustainability, and Climate Change
- Alternative Fuels and Shore Power
- River Cruises, tourism
- Riverfront Redevelopment
- Waterways, Agriculture and Other Uses
Smart Shipping and Waterways
- E-navigation, River Information Services
- Autonomous/Automated Sailing and Smart Vessels
- Digital Twins, Virtual & Augmented Reality, and Artificial Intelligence
Logistics
- Riverine Ports
- Multi-Modal Transport
- Intermodal Transport: Containerization of Inland Waterways
- Innovations, Containers on Barge
Special Topics
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Waterways and National Security
- Economic Modeling and Co-benefits
- Finance, Investment, and Trade
- Institutional and Regulatory Perspectives
- InCom Working Groups
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