Institution Name: International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR)
Event Type: Conference
Event Name: 10th Conference on Physical Modelling in Coastal Engineering(CoastLab 2026)
Event Start Date: 23-02-2026
Event End Date: 27-02-2026
About Event:
CoastLab is a conference that concentrates on Physical Modelling in Coastal Engineering and Science. CoastLab is organised under the auspices of and in collaboration with the IAHR Technical Committee on Coastal and Maritime Hydraulics. Coastlab26 builds on the success of conferences series held in Porto (2006), Bari (2008), Barcelona (2010), Ghent (2012), Varna (2014), Ottawa (2016), Santander (2018), Zhoushan (2020), and Delft (2024). CoastLab26, the latest in a series of successful conferences held in different locations around the world, will be hosted by Indian Institute of Technology Madras, organized under the auspices of the International Association of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR).
We are thrilled to announce that Coastlab26 will be held in Chennai, on 23rd -27th Feb 2026. India has a long coastline of about 7500 km and we see more sea than others see in the world. Department of Ocean Engineering, IIT Madras has been functioning as an academic department since 1982. IIT Madras hosts a hydrodynamic laboratory area of 11500sq.m in the main campus. In our Discovery campus, we have a wave basin of size 60m x 95m having a maximum water depth of 1m. Hence, it is fitting that leading conference, Coastlab will visit IIT Madras, Chennai.
Conference Themes:
CoastLab26 will provide a stimulating and enriching forum to discuss the latest developments in physical modelling applied to coastal and port engineering and coastal science. Papers that describe new research, technical innovation, and interesting real-world case studies and projects are encouraged. The conference topics may include, but not limited to:
Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamics
- Waves and Currents
- Shallow water and Infragravity waves
- Tropical Cyclones, Storms, and Tsunami
- Wave Structure Interactions, loading, and responses
- Case studies in Coastal Engineering
- Composite Modelling
- Field Measurements
- Modelling with Nature
- Sediment & Scour
- Estuarine and coastal hydrodynamics, nearshore processes
- Wave runup and overtopping
- Contaminant and pollutant transport, water quality
Laboratory Technologies
- New Instruments for physical models
- Wave generation & analysis
- Physical modelling
- Scale effects and uncertainty analysis
- Combined physical and numerical modelling
Port and Coastal Engineering
- Design and Construction of Coastal Structures
- Coastal and port structures including marinas
- Marine Geotechniques
- Coastal Management and nature-based solutions
- Extreme events – assessment and mitigation
- Climate change impacts, adaptation, mitigation
Renewable Energy
- Wave and tidal energy
- Integrated coastal structure and renewable energy
Comparative Study Session
- Releasing the experimental data and benchmarking
Who can participate? Student/Delegate /IAHR member
Registration Fee:Â
Registration from participants outside India
| Category | Early Bird Registration Fee excl. 18% Tax (US Dollar) | Late Registration Fee excl. 18% Tax (US Dollar) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Delegate | $610 | $660 |
| Early Bird Student | $390 | $440 |
| Early Bird Delegate (IAHR member) | $550 | $600 |
| Early Bird Student (IAHR member) | $350 | $400 |
Registration from Indian participants
| Category | Early Bird Registration Fee excl. 18% Tax (INR) | Late Registration Fee excl. 18% Tax (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Delegate | ₹25,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Early Bird Student | ₹6,000 | ₹11,000 |
| Early Bird Delegate (IAHR member) | ₹23,000 | ₹28,000 |
| Early Bird Student (IAHR member) | ₹5,500 | ₹10,500 |
Fees for local delegates has been reduced due to the partial support from IIT Madras and Government agency.
Website: https://www.iahr.org/
How to Register :Â Click here
Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission: August 1st, 2025
- Abstract Acceptance: September 15th, 2025
- Full Paper/Short Paper Submission: October 1st, 2025
- Full Paper/Short Paper Acceptance: November 15th, 2025
Contact Person:Â
Prof. V. Sriram and Prof. K. Murali
IC&SR, IIT Madras, Chennai, India
Email:coastlab26@doe.iitm.ac.in
Venue Address:
Near, Gajendra Cir,
Opposite to Admin Building,
Indian Institute Of Technology,
Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600036
Conference Website: Click here
About Institution:
The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), founded in 1935, is a worldwide independent organisation of engineers and water specialists working in fields related to the hydro-environmental sciences and their practical application. Activities range from river and maritime hydraulics to water resources development and eco-hydraulics, through to ice engineering, hydro-informatics and continuing education and training. IAHR stimulates and promotes both research and it’s application, and by so doing strives to contribute to sustainable development, the optimisation of the world’s water resources management and industrial flow processes. IAHR accomplishes its goals by a wide variety of member activities including: working groups, research agenda, congresses, specialty conferences, workshops and short courses; Journals, Monographs and Proceedings; by involvement in international programmes such as UNESCO, WMO, IDNDR, GWP, ICSU, and by co-operation with other water-related (inter)national organisations.
