Program

At-A-Glance Program

Early Registration for Smart Rivers 2025 will open in December 2024. Conference topics will include… 

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Waterway Infrastructure

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Climate Change and Community

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Rivers and River System Management

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Smart Shipping and Waterways

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Logistics

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Special Topics

Technical Tours

Technical Tours provide participants the opportunity for experiential learning: tour land- and water-based sites and learn about the innovative methods and technology used to propel inland waterborne navigation successes. Separate registration and additional fees may be required.

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Short Courses

Technical short courses will be offered to enhance professional development and grow networking opportunities for inland navigation professionals. 

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Keynote Speakers

All event speakers invited to present at Smart Rivers 2025 are recognized experts in their fields. As thought leaders in the inland navigational network, expect that they will bring fresh insights and new perspectives.

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Guest Program

Registered participants can bring a guest at an added cost. Events covered under the accompanying guest program are Monday’s opening reception, the Wednesday evening social and one of the 2 technical tours available on Thursday afternoon.

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