International Conference and Exhibition will take place in

Montreux, Switzerland 10 - 12 October 2016 The beautiful town of Montreux, overlooking Lake Geneva, will provide a perfect setting for the world hydro community, policy-makers and practitioners, to meet next year to discuss topical aspects of global hydropower development. There will be opportunities to visit major projects under construction in the region. Papers are now invited, on a broad range of topics, for the conference programme.

International supporting organizations include:

Organized by:

Swiss supporting organizations include:

Swiss Committee on Dams

SWITZERLAND AS HYDRO 2016 HOST COUNTRY SWITZERLAND AND HYDROPOWER With 33 hydro and pumped-storage schemes under construction (at both new and major upgrade projects), which will provide more than 2100 MW of new capacity, Switzerland is one of Europe’s most active countries for hydro development at present. It is also one of the continent’s original major hydropower developers, having based much of its industrial development on exploitation of its hydro resources during the 1950s. Today hydropower produces about 60 per cent of Swiss electricity. Western Switzerland is a major centre of activity today, with schemes such as the major Nant de Drance pumped-storage scheme under way, which will have a final installed capacity of 900 MW. The Swiss Government (through the Federal Office of Energy) is promoting the future use of hydropower through a variety of measures, as part of its ‘Renewable energy action plan’. As well as new developments, existing plants are being renovated and expanded, taking related ecological requirements into account. There is a target to increase production by at least 2000 GWh/year through these measures. Swiss utilities, academic institutes, professional associations and industrial companies have expressed strong support for HYDRO 2016, and are waiting to welcome the international hydropower community, and to share their long-term experience of hydro development.

INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING As usual this event will be a major opportunity for networking, with at least 1500 participants expected to attend from more than 80 countries. Much emphasis will be on accelerating hydro projects in the less developed countries, as well as maximizing the benefits of existing hydro assets, addressing new challenges such as climate issues, and encouraging young people as the hydro engineers of the future.

MONTREUX AND THE RIVIERA As a result of its mild micro-climate, the Montreux-Vevey region has become known as the Montreux Riviera. HYDRO 2016 will take place against a background of stunning scenery, including vineyards, mountains, and medieval buildings. The conference and exhibition will take place in the modern and spacious 2m2c Congress Centre, overlooking Lake Leeman, which is also home to the world famous Montreux Jazz Festival in the summer. The centre, with a total area of 18 000 m2 and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, has a flexible layout and a total of 23 modular meeting rooms, all offering panoramic views of the lake and the Alps.

ACCESS AND REGIONAL TRANSPORT The nearest airport to Montreux is Geneva, which has direct flights from 120 cities. From Geneva, the journey by train takes approximately one hour by train, coach or car, with much of the route offering spectacular views of the lake. Zurich airport, with direct flights from 150 cities, is 2.5 hours from Montreux by train. All HYDRO 2016 registered participants will receive a complimentary ‘Montreux Riviera Card’ allowing free use of all local public transportation in the area.

ACCOMMODATION Hotel rooms have been reserved for delegates in a wide range of hotels, from luxury to budget categories. Student accommodation can also be arranged. In Montreux, the selected hotels are all within easy walking distance of the 2m2c congress centre. Hotel rooms are also available in nearby Vevey, which is just a few minutes away by tram or bus (Montreux Riviera Cards will allow for free travel on this journey). Hotel room bookings will be handled this year by a local booking centre in Montreux, and full details will announced at the time of registration.

TOUR OPPORTUNITIES Accompanying persons attending HYDRO 2016 will have opportunities to participate in tours to some of the most scenic parts of Europe, in the Montreux-Geneva region, over three days. Technical tours to some of Switzerland’s existing current major hydro schemes are also being planned, in collaboration with the Swiss National Committee of ICOLD and local power authorities. There are provisional plans to arrange visits to: the site of the Nant de Drance pumpedstorage scheme; the Hongrin double curvature arch dam, where a new pumped-storage project is planned (Hongrin-Léman-Veytaux); Grande Dixence, the world’s highest gravity dam; and a variety of large and small hydro schemes. Visits are also planned to EPFL’s Laboratory of Hydraulic Construction and Laboratory of Hydraulic Machines in Lausanne, and to Mhylab in nearby Montcherand.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME A full social programme will be arranged, as always, including a Welcome Cocktail party, a Networking Reception in the Exhibition, and a Conference Dinner. In view of the venue, there will be no shortage of music!

CONFERENCE THEMES Abstracts are now invited on the following, and related topics. The themes set out below do not represent the final titles of sessions, which will be decided when papers have been selected for presentation. Please refer to the next page for more details about the information which is required at this stage. If you would like to suggest an additional subject for discussion which is not listed below, this could be considered for a session, panel discussion or workshop. POWERPLANT SAFETY • Lessons from incidents and failures • Safety features of design and plant layout • Evaluating plant safety • Fire prevention • Training of personnel • Cyber security: addressing new challenges • What can be learned from other industries? • Withstanding natural hazards • Hydromechanical equipment and gateworks

POTENTIAL AND DEVELOPMENT NEEDS • Global needs and challenges • Regional perspectives • National perspectives • Cross-border collaboration • Synergy between the renewables • Marine energy potential • New capacity through upgrading PROJECT PLANNING • Site identification and assessment • Hydraulic modelling • Innovative planning approaches • Project structuring • Options assessment • Making hydro more competitive LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND CONTRACTUAL ASPECTS • Project preparation • Contractual arrangements • Experience of FIDIC • Commercial and financial risk management • New approaches to project finance • National perspectives ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES • Environmental impact assessment methods • Cumulative impact assessment • Fish protection • Environmental flows • Water quality issues • Sedimentation management • Aesthetic aspects and landscaping • Environmentally friendly technology SOCIAL ISSUES • Public consultations • Maximizing community benefits • National perspectives • Enhancing public acceptance of hydro

CLIMATE ISSUES • Outcomes of COP21: Opportunities for hydro? • Climate research and modelling • Climate resilience and water infrastructure • Hydrological forecasting • Flood mitigation and management • Reservoir operation HYDRO TECHNOLOGY • Hydraulic model testing • Research and development • Innovation for improved efficiency • Design optimization • Materials strength; abrasion resistance • Bearings technology • Operation and maintenance • Machinery upgrades ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • Innovations in hydro generator design • Generator upgrades • Cooling systems • Control and automation PUMPED STORAGE • Role and benefits for the grid • New technological developments • National perspectives and case studies

SMALL AND LOW HEAD HYDRO • Innovations in machinery • Low cost solutions: mini, micro and pico • Ultra low-head/instream projects • Installing SHP at existing water infrastructure CIVIL ENGINEERING • Innovative dam design • Materials for dams • Challenging sites • Dam safety and monitoring • Withstanding natural hazards • Tunnels and powerhouse caverns • Managing large construction sites • Flood discharge works: design and safe operation • Upgrading ageing water infrastructure FOCUS ON SWITZERLAND • The role and benefits of hydro for Switzerland • Current hydro and pumped-storage schemes • Swiss centres of excellence for hydro • Approaches to safety and environmental protection TRANSFER OF EXPERTISE • Capacity building and training • Approaches to succession planning • Hydro training experiences; internships • Enhancing the image of hydro engineering • Perspectives from students

International Steering Committee D. Aelbrecht, France H.I. Aker, Turkey S. Alam, France J. Antunes Sobrinho, Brazil I. Araki, Japan A. Asnake, Ethiopia M. Aufleger, Austria F. Avellan, Switzerland E. Bellendir, Russian Federation L. Berga, Spain P. Boeriu, UNESCO-IHE H. Brekke, Norway R. Bucher, Germany J.M. Buil Sanz, Spain A. Carrère, France R.C. Charlwood, USA V. Denis, Switzerland R. Derungs, Switzerland D. Develay, Belgium J-M. Devernay, France M. De Vivo, France O. Didry, France

E. Divet, France M.R.H. Dunstan, UK I. Ekpo, Nigeria P. Erbisti, Brazil P. de Félix, France J. Freitas, Portugal D. Fritsch, France M.A. Gómez Balandra, Mexico B. Gondouin, France M. Gospodjina˘cki, Slovenia R. Grether, Germany F. Griffin, UK S. Grigatti, Italy P. Gruber, Switzerland J. Gummer, Australia C.R. Head, UK M. Heiland, Germany A. Hughes, UK F. Isambert, France R.E. Israelsen, USA Jia Jinsheng, China Ø. Johansen, Norway

C. Kayitenkore, Burundi H. Kreuzer, Switzerland T. Kunz, Switzerland U Myo Myint, Myanmar R. Lafitte, Switzerland F. Lempérière, France B. Leyland, New Zealand Lin Chuxue, China Liu Heng, China P. Mason, UK L. Mouvet, Switzerland N. and L. Nielsen, Australia A. Nombre, Burkina Faso A. Noorzad, Iran H. Obermoser, Switzerland J. Palacios Saiz, Spain A. Palmieri, Italy B. Pelikan, Austria J-P. Person, France B. Petry, The Netherlands J. Plummer, UK C.G. Plüss, Switzerland

J. Polimon Lopez, Spain Do Doc Quan, Vietnam V. Radchenko, Russian Federation P.J. Rae, Canada J.R. Rojas Morales, Costa Rica G. Ruggeri, Italy F. Coellha da Rocha e Silva, Portugal D. Roult, France J. Rup˘cic, Croatia A. Schleiss, Switzerland J-J. Simond, Switzerland S. Sparkes, Norway B. Tardieu, France J. Teyssieux, France J. Thanopoulos, Greece B. Trouille, USA C.V.J. Varma, India J.G. Warnock, UK J. Weise, Switzerland O. Westberg, Norway D.A. Williams, UK G. Zenz, Austria

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS Abstracts of up to 800 words, in English, are now invited on the themes listed or related topics. Please email abstracts to the address below. A short CV of each author should be included. Your abstract should summarize precisely the scope and content of the paper proposed. In the case of any project described, please mention its current status . Please email the abstract as a Word file, using the author’s name as the file name. Please suggest the theme for which your paper would be best suited. CONFIRMING ATTENDANCE TO PRESENT ACCEPTED PAPERS Please note that abstracts should only be submitted if the author would be able to attend the conference (or send a representative). Please obtain any necessary clearance, and check your availability to attend, before submitting the abstract. If your paper is accepted, you will be asked to sign a form confirming willingness to attend; it is essential that we receive this undertaking before allocating time for an oral presentation. Please remember, if your paper is accepted and you do not attend without good reason, you are depriving someone else of an opportunity to present their work. Speakers will be eligible for greatly reduced registration fees, which will include meals and social events during the conference. In the case of speakers from the less developed countries, in some exceptional circumstances we may be able to secure financial support to cover fees, but it is essential that we know this at the time when the abstract is submitted.

KEY DATES The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 22 February 2016. Authors will be notified by the end of May 2016 whether or not their paper has been accepted for presentation, or for publication in the Proceedings. Abstracts will generally be reviewed by two or more experts on our International Steering Committee, and you may be asked to modify some aspects of your proposed paper. As this review process takes some time, we urge you to submit abstracts promptly (if possible well before the final deadline). Full papers will be required by 8 August 2016, and format guidelines will be sent to all authors whose papers are accepted. Papers will be required in both Word and PDF format. We reserve the right to reject papers which do not correspond with the original abstract accepted, or which are not prepared in accordance with the format guidelines. Full details of theprogramme, information about the excursions, accommodation and registration fees, will be published in the Final Bulletin, at the end of June 2016. Regular updates will also be sent in PDF format. HYDROPOWER & DAMS Meanwhile, information about HYDRO 2016 will be updated regularly in the journal Hydropower & Dams, by email, and on our web site www.hydropower-dams.com Subscribers to Hydropower & Dams will be eligible for reduced registration fees. To order a subscription, contact Maria Flintan at: [email protected] or subscribe on line at: www.hydropower-dams.com

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I attach/enclose an abstract. I understand that if it is accepted for the HYDRO 2016 programme, I or my representative will be expected to attend to present it. I intend to submit an abstract for consideration by 22 February. I am interested in attending the Conference and Exhibition as a delegate. Please send further details. My organization may wish to participate in the Exhibition. Please send further details. I am interested in sponsorship opportunities (refreshments, WiFi, bags, etc). Please send details. I would like to subscribe to The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams. (When registering as a delegate I wish to take advantage of the reduced registration fees for subscribers)

I would like the following new topic(s) to be considered for the Conference Programme: ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Name: ..................................................................................................... Position/Dept: .............................................................................. Organization: ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Address: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Country: ................................................................................................... Email: .............................................................................................. Fax: (+ int. code) ..................................................................................... Tel: (+int. code) ........................................................................... Proposed paper topic: .......................................................................................................................................................................................

Return to: HYDRO 2016, Hydropower & Dams, PO Box 285, Wallington, Surrey SM6 6AN, UK. Fax: + 44 (0)20 8773 7255 • Email: [email protected]

Height Max: 2.5m

Catering

Business Lounge

Technical Exhibition Pricing:

Pillar

ENTRANCE

3 x 2 m (6 m2) = € 3085 3 x 3 m (9 m2) = € 4625

RESERVED

• The Technical Exhibition will be an important part of HYDRO 2016, bringing together experts from the manufacturing industry, consultants, developers and professional associations. • All lunch and refreshments will be served in the Exhibition Halls. Delegates are encouraged to move around the whole exhibition area over the three days, to have a comprehensive overview of the exhibits on display, and to make new contacts among the international hydropower community. • A Networking Party will take place in the Exhibition Halls after the conference sessions on Tuesday afternoon. The Exhibition Hall therefore will have extended opening hours on Tuesday.

10 to 12 October 2016 ~ Montreux, Switzerland

EXHIBITION PLAN

ENTRANCE

ABB, Austria Adams Schweiz AG, Switzerland AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd Alsia, France Armatury Group, Czech Republic Andritz Hydro GmbH AquaVision Engineering Sàrl, Switzerland Artelia, France Bartec | Syscom, Switzerland BKW Energie SA, Switzerland Braun Maschinenfabrik, Austria Bruel & Kjaer Vibro, Austria Camuna Idroelettrica Spa, Italy Carpi Tech, Switzerland CEA Sarti, Italy CG Electric Systems, Hungary China Valves Technology Inc., China CKD Blansko Small Hydro, Czech Republic CNC Tvar s.r.o., Czech Republic Costronic, Switzerland D2FC Energy Valves, France Di Nicola Infinam srl, Italy Dolsar Engineering Inc. Co, Turkey DSD Noell GmbH, Germany Dyrhoff Ltd, UK Elledi, Italy Elettromeccanica Adriatica, Italy Emiliana Asfalti, Italy EPFL-LMH, Switzerland Ergonbluenergy, Italy F. Nencini Srl, Italy Farab, Iran Federal Mogul Deva GmbH, Germany Ferry Capitain, France FGTI, France Flame Spray SpA, Italy Franke-Filter GmbH, Germany GE Renewable Energy GE Bently Nevada, USA Geppert Hydropower Austria GGB Bearing Technology, Brazil Gibb, South Africa Global Hydro Energy, Austria Groupe Fit, France Hawe Hydraulik, Austria Hibbard Inshore, USA Hobas Rohre GmbH HPP, France Hubei Hongcheng, China

39 100 136 64 116 79 65 16 174 71 73 46 36 144 140 176 163 84 60 62 98 210 193 190 66 120 210 28 65 133 89 181 105 94 184 26 55 81 18 31 59 146 188 87 183 70 139 119 74 Hydac International, Germany Hydro Energia Srl, Italy Hydro Exploitation SA, Switzerland Hydrokarst, France Hydroplus, France HydroVision GmbH, Germany Idreco, The Netherlands IHB Electric, Bulgaria Ikon Ideea, Romania IMHP, Spain IMP Bautets AG, Switzerland Indar Electric, Spain Institute of Hydraulic Fluid Machinery INTPOW (Norwegian Pavilion), Norway ISL Ingénierie, France Jeumont Electric, France Kinemetrics, USA Kolektor Turboinstitut d.o.o, Slovenia Koncˇar, Croatia Kuenz, Austria Landsvirkjun Power, Iceland LBI Foundries, France Leroy Somer Litostroj Power, Slovenia Lloyd Dynamowerke GmbH, Germany Mannvit, Iceland Mavel a.s., Czech Republic MC - Monitoring SA, Switzerland Meggitt, Switzerland Mhylab, Switzerland Montanhydraulik, Germany Mott MacDonald, UK Muhr, Germany National Electric Coil, USA Obermeyer Hydro Inc, USA Oiles Deutschland GmbH, Germany Ovivo Water, UK Pan Italia, Italy Parker Hannifin, Germany Power Vision Engineering Sàrl, Switzerland PXL Seals, France Ramus Industrie SAS, France Repack-S, France Rittmeyer, Switzerland Rubberart Ltd, Brazil Ruhfus Systemhydraulik, Germany Saint-Gobain PAM, France Schmiedewerke Gröditz GmbH, Germany Sedicon, Norway

www.hydac.de www.hydroenergia.it www.hydro-exploitation.ch www.hydrokarst.fr www.hydroplus.com www.hydrovision.de www.idreco.nl www.ihbelectric.com www.ikonideea.ro www.imhp.es www.impbautest.ch www.indar.net www.hfm.tugraz.at www.intpow.com www.isl.fr www.jeumontelectric.com www.kmi.com www.turboinstitut.com www.koncar.hr www.kuenz.com www.lvpower.is www.lbi.fr www.leroysomer.com www.litostrojpower.eu www.ldw.de www.mannvit.is www.mavel.cz www.mc-monitoring.com www.meggittsensingsystems.com www.mhylab.com www.montanhydraulik.com www.mottmac.com www.muhr.com www.highvoltagecoils.com www.obermeyerhydro.com www.oiles.de www.ovivowater.co.uk www.panitalia.com www.parker.com www.powervision-eng.ch www.pxlseals.com www.ramus-industrie.com www.repack-s.com www.rittmeyer.com www.rubberart.com.br www.ruhfus.com www.pamline.fr www.stahl-groeditz.de www.sedicon.no

86 88 178 142 30 38 143 138 135 102 52 132 112 195 & 196 29 78 187 54 127 147 96 125 20 194 121 96 107 62 186 91 158 32 106 69 165 101 58 153 192 65 75 99 68 170 152 104 202 56 182 www.sevcik-vz.cz www.siemens.com.hydro www.skf.com/seals www.sparksinstruments.com www.stahlportal.com www.ste-energy.com www.stucky.ch www.swisssedtech.com www.tacquet-industries.fr www.talleresaratz.com www.tamanini.it www.tes.cz www.thordonbearings.com www.troyer.it www.ultraflux.net www.valmet.com www.asphaltcoredams.com www.verkis.com www.voithhydro.com www.vortexhydradams.com www.walo.ch www.watergenpower.eu www.weirpowerindustrial.com www.wikov.com www.tuffboom.com www.wws-wasserkraft.at www.yooileng.co.kr/eng www.zeco.it

INDUSTRY SPONSORS

Ševcˇík Hydro s.r.o., Czech Republic Siemens SKF Sealing Solutions, Austria Sparks Instruments, Switzerland Stahlhandel Gröditz GmbH, Germany STE Energy, Italy Stucky Ltd., Switzerland Swiss Sedimentation Tech, Switzerland Tacquet Indsutries, France Talleres Aratz, Spain Tamanini Hydro, Italy TES Vsetin, Czech Republic Thordon Bearings Inc., Canada Troyer AG, Italy Ultraflux, France Valmet Automation Inc., Finland Veidekke, Norway Verkis, Iceland Voith Hydro, Germany Vortex Hydra, Italy Walo Bertschinger AG, Switzerland WaterGenPower, Italy Weir American Hydro, USA Wikov, Czech Republic Worthington Products, USA WWS Wasserkraft GmbH, Austria Yooil Engineering, South Korea Zeco srl, Italy (Bold type denotes a Conference Sponsor)

To receive further details of the exhibition and/or sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Mr Lukas Port, Mrs Maria Loredo or Miss Melanie Ganz Tel: + 44 20 8773 7250/7251/7252 • Email: [email protected] Alternatively we invite you to book Exhibition space on-line at: www.hydropower-dams.com/Events/hydro 2016 Exhibition

www.abb.at www.adams-armaturen.ch www.afconsult.com www.alsia-regulage.com www.armaturygroup.cz www.andritz.com www.aquavision-eng.ch www.arteliagroup.com www.syscom.ch www.bkw.ch www.braun.at www.bkvibro.com www.alpiah.eu www.carpitech.com www.cea-coop.it www.cgglobal.com www.cvvt.com www.ckdsh.cz www.cnctvar.cz www.costronic.ch www.d2fc.com www.dinicola.net www.dolsar.com.tr www.dsd-noell.com www.dyrhoff.co.uk www.elledi.vi.it www.adriaticaspa.it www.emilianaasfalti.com www.epfl.ch www.ergonbluenergy.com www.nencini.com www.farab.com www.deva.de www.ferrycapitain.fr www.fgtindustrie.fr www.flamespray.it www.franke-filter.de www.ge-alstom.com www.ge-mcs.com/en/bently-nevada.html www.geppert.at www.ggbearings.com www.gibb.co.za www.hydro-energy.com www.fit-conseil.fr www.hawe.de www.hibbardinshore.com www.hobas.com www.hydropowerplant.com www.hbhc.com.cn

HYDRO 2016 TECHNICAL EXHIBITION STANDS BOOKED BY DECEMBER 168 141 179 62 57 126 108 51 72 77 76 166 137 173 134 177 185 96 80 35 19 109 93 63 157 148 159 53