34^th IAHR Symposium onHydraulic Machinery and Systems

Namaste and welcome to IAHR 2028, hosted by Kathmandu University in Dhulikhel, Nepal. We invite researchers, engineers, industry professionals, policymakers, and young scholars from around the world to exchange ideas and advance hydraulic machinery and sustainable hydropower. Set against Nepal's Himalayan landscapes and growing hydropower sector, the symposium will connect research with engineering practice, encourage partnerships across borders, and explore improvements in the design, performance, and operation of hydraulic machines and systems.

Nepal's rivers offer immense opportunities for clean energy, but its mountain terrain and monsoon-driven river systems also expose communities and infrastructure to floods, landslides, and a changing climate. Recurring flood damage makes climate-responsive and disaster-responsive hydropower design an essential part of this conversation. IAHR 2028 invites dialogue on adapting to changing flows, managing sediment and flood hazards, and improving the resilience of hydraulic machinery and hydropower systems throughout their life cycle. Together, we can work toward reliable energy that supports communities, protects infrastructure, and responds to the challenges of a changing environment.