Smart Rivers

The conference starts in

Buenos Aires

Martes 10 de Diciembre 2019

32°

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The SMART Rivers Conference is a biennal forum bringing together those involved in river transport form developing and developed countries in the world. IT started as an initiative of major international organizations in the field of Inland Water Transport to promote transport by barge, and the first conference was held in 2005 in Pittsburgh. SMART Rivers is placed under the umbrella of PIANC, the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure. For this edition, the organisation is entrusted to the PIANC National Section of Argentina.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

Information services and technology for inland waterway transport.
International and transboundary collaboration in inland waterway transport and river management.
Integration of inland waterway transport in the inter modal supply chain.
Inland waterway transport and the environment (including climate change).
Inland ports and waterways.
Hydraulic structures.
Multi purpose use of river systems (e.g. transport, energy, etcetera).
Operational management & maintenance of waterways (e.g. dredging, aids to navigation, etcetera).
Case studies of big fluvial navigation systems.
Inland recreational navigation and waterfront areas.

EVENT VENUE

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Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina Av. Alicia M. de Justo 1600 - Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Main Conference room: Juan Pablo II see location

ARGENTINA TOURISM

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Stunning attractions allow Argentina es and foreigners to enjoy the full intensity and extent of territory, sharing with the locals their traditions and landscapes.