26th International River Symposium
8 – 10 September 2025, Brisbane
River Revolution: Accelerating Solutions for
Climate Resilience
About the symposium
The International River Foundation is proud to bring the International River Symposium back to Brisbane to align with the Brisbane Festival from 8-10 September 2025. Under the theme “River Revolution: Accelerating Solutions for Climate Resilience,” this global forum for river managers, basin representatives, policymakers, scientists, consultants, students, NGOs, Indigenous and community organisations, as well as industry representatives, offers a unique opportunity to exchange knowledge, accelerate solutions, and collaborate on practical actions to enhance the sustainable management and resilience of rivers worldwide.
Join the River Revolution
Thiess International River Prize
Showcase your organisation’s work to global audiences. 2025 applications opening soon!
2025 Symposium Partners
Our Symposium partners are spearheading solutions to inspire, invest and accelerate impact for rivers and future generations.
Insights from past speakers
Dr Nicole Silk
Ryan Gellert
Mina Guli
25th International River Symposium Report
In partnership with the International Association of Water Service Companies in the Danube River Catchment Area (IAWD), the 25th International River Symposium (IRS) took place in the city of Vienna – recent winner of the Lee Kwan Yew World City Prize.
Exploring the theme, ‘Journey to Resilience: Communities, Climate & Biodiversity’, the 25th IRS had representation from many of the world’s large transboundary river basins, as well as from many rivers around the world.
Want to join the next event?
We are looking for sponsors, keynotes, abstract presenters, thought-leadership session leaders, session chairs, volunteers, masterclass and field trip hosts and anyone interested in being involved in the next International River Symposium.
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