26th International River Symposium Update

After careful consideration by the International River Foundation (IRF) Board, it was agreed to shift the 26th International River Symposium (IRS) to take place from 8-10 September 2025. We will informally kick off the symposium a few days earlier during Riverfire, Brisbane’s favourite night of fireworks honouring the river, scheduled for sunset on Saturday 6 September 2025.  Please save the date for the 26th IRS and mark your calendars for an unforgettable night of community celebrations. 

We are delighted to bring the world-renowned symposium home to where it all began in Brisbane, re-aligning with the Brisbane Festival, a celebration of Brisbane’s river and iconic landmarks. We look forward to welcoming you to the river city of Brisbane to join us in exchanging knowledge and fast-tracking solutions towards practical action for rivers around the world.

We look forward to engaging with you on the world’s most important river impact topics through our satellite event series and at the 26th International River Symposium in Brisbane in September 2025. Together, we can accelerate the world’s transition to healthy and resilient rivers for future generations.