The SMART Rivers Conference is a biennial forum bringing together those involved in river transport from countries all over the world.

The SMART Rivers Conference started as an initiative of major international organisations in the field of Inland Water Transport to promote transport by barge, the first conference being held in 2005 in Pittsburgh. As from 2011, SMART Rivers has been placed under the umbrella of PIANC.

Celebrating the World’s Navigable Rivers

Memphis, Tennessee, USA | 8-12 September 2025

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Smart Rivers 2025 is the premier international technical conference in inland and river transportation. Join us to discuss and learn side-by-side with private sector, government, and academic leaders that are transforming the conversation and building a sustainable future in international river transportation.

Grow your network and your skills as you participate in technical sessions, technical tours, short courses and special networking events. The conference’s multi-lensed and transdisciplinary approach will capitalize on today’s opportunities and prepare participants for tomorrow’s challenges.

Registration is now open for Smart Rivers 2025! Register today to join us in Memphis, Tennessee from 8-12 September and engage with global experts to build a vision for a sustainable future of inland waterborne transport.

Don’t miss out – Smart Rivers 2025 is approaching. Register today! 

•  10^th International PIANC-Smart Rivers Conference Nanjing, China – 18-21 October 2022
• 9^th International PIANC-Smart Rivers Conferenc Lyon, France – 30 September-3 October 2019 
• 8^th International PIANC-Smart Rivers Conference Pittsburgh, USA – 18-21 September 2017
• 7^th International PIANC-Smart Rivers Conference Buenos Aires, Argentina – 7-11 September 2015