History
PIANC USA was organized as a national section of PIANC in 1902 with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) serving as the Secretariat. Membership is comprised of engineers, scientists, economists, planners, dredgers, port operators, regulators, and marina and vessel owners. PIANC USA members work together with members from 40 other nations to address a broad range of policy, engineering, and environmental issues for the advancement of waterborne transportation.
Membership
PIANC USA provides opportunities for its members to connect with a domestic and international community of technical professionals through participation in commissions, working groups, and PIANC events such as Smart Rivers. In addition, members can download PIANC’s extensive library of technical reports for free, access PIANC’s international member directory, receive awards and recognition for their work on a global stage, and more.
20 June 2024
Call for Abstracts Opens
1 December 2024
Call for Abstracts Closes
1 December 2024
Early Registration Opens
28 February 2025
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
30 June 2025
Papers Due
30 June 2025
Hotel Reservation Deadline
Smart Rivers 2025
8 - 12 September 2025
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Call for Abstracts Closes
1 December 2024
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
28 February 2025
Hotel Reservation Deadline
30 June 2025
Call for Abstracts Opens
20 June 2024
Early Registration Opens
1 December 2024
Papers Due
30 June 2025
Smart Rivers 2025
8 - 12 September 2025
Call for Abstracts Opens
20 June 2024
Call for Abstracts Closes
1 December 2024
Early Registration Opens
1 December 2024
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
28 February 2025
Papers Due
30 June 2025
Hotel Reservation Deadline
30 June 2025
Smart Rivers 2025
8 - 12 September 2025
Waterway Infrastructure
Climate Change and Community
Rivers and River System Management
Smart Shipping and Waterways
Logistics
Special Topics
Call for Abstracts Now Open!
Present your project, research, or innovation to an ideal audience of practitioners and decision-makers. Smart Rivers 2025 is now accepting abstracts on the topics of Waterway Infrastructure, Climate Change and Community, Rivers and River System Management, Smart Shipping and Waterways, Logistics, and more!
Call for Abstracts Extended to 31 January
The Smart Rivers 2025 Call for Abstracts has been extended until 31 January. If you have considered submitting your research, idea, or innovation, there’s never
Call for Abstracts Now Open!
Smart Rivers 2025 is now accepting abstracts for presentations related to the field of inland waterborne transportation. The Smart Rivers conference covers all themes associated
Organizational Partners
The Organization of American States (OAS)
The Organization was established in 1948 in order to achieve among its member states an order of peace and justice, to promote their solidarity, to strengthen their collaboration, and to defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity, and their independence.
Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP)
The Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) is the only permanent forum that brings together the National Port Authorities of the 34 Member Countries of the Organization of American States and leaders of the maritime-port industry to promote the development of a secure, competitive, sustainable, and inclusive sector.
National Academies Transportation Research Board (TRB)
We provide leadership in transportation improvements and innovation through trusted, timely, impartial, and evidence-based information exchange, research, and advice regarding all modes of transportation.
Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway Association
The Warrior Tombigbee River System is a vital link in Alabama’s waterways as well as an important part of the nation’s river network. Modernization was begun in the 1950’s and today it carries over 20 million tons annually. The Warrior Tombigbee Waterway Association is a non-profit corporation formed in 1951 to represent those interested in navigation of the Warrior Tombigbee system.
Waterways Council, Inc.
Waterways Council, Inc. Is the only national organization that advocates for a modern, efficient and well-maintained inland waterway system.