Organised by the International Journal on Hydropower & Dams, this year’s event, entitled ‘Meeting Demands for a Changing World’, will comprise not only valuable technical presentation on a wide range of current topics, but also high-level panel debates and interactive workshops.

Session topics will include: New technology for large and small hydro, and marine energy; Climate change implications; Research on carbon emissions; Role of pumped-storage; Approaches to awarding hydro concessions; Carbon trading and finance; Multipurpose schemes; Social aspects; Round Table on Challenges for Africa; Regional sessions on Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa; and Sedimentation management.

There is still time to register for the event – this can be done online at http://www.eventassociates.co.uk/lisbon-2010.asp. The Final Bulletin for the event can also be downloaded from http://www.hydropower-dams.com.