Charging Ahead:
‍Sydney 2027

Join us on 6 - 8 April for the premier global event on hydropower to accelerate an energy secure future.

Powering the future

The world’s most influential hydropower gathering, uniting leaders from government, finance, industry, and civil society to drive the policies and solutions that define the sector's future. With a proven legacy of shaping international hydropower policy, the World Hydropower Congress is a catalyst for advancing sustainable hydropower development worldwide.

Previous speakers at Congress

Joko

Widodo

Former President of the Republic of Indonesia

Government of Indonesia

Malcolm

Turnbull

President IHA and former Australian Prime Minister

Tony

Blair

Executive Chairman of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and Former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Carlos

Alvarado Quesada

Former President of Costa Rica

Rt Hon. Helen

Clark

Former Prime Minister of New Zealand

Former Administrator of UNDP

Mark

Carney

Prime Minister of Canada

Initiator and Chairman

The Solar Impulse Foundation

Jennifer

Granholm

Former United States Secretary of Energy

Patricia

Scotland

Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth

Eduarda

Zoghbi

Development Officer

Rocky Mountain Institute

Catherine

Stewart

Ambassador for Climate Change for Canada

Key themes and topics

Global perspectives and leadership

Gain insights from senior leaders and experts on the future of hydropower in a decarbonised world.

Regional policy and market trends

Explore how regional policies and market dynamics shape the development of hydropower.

Energy system integration and grid flexibility

Delve into innovations in hydropower that are supporting renewable integration and enhancing grid flexibility.

Sustainability and environmental resilience

Discover how hydropower can contribute to sustainable development and climate resilience.

Financing and investment strategies

Learn about innovative approaches to financing hydropower projects and derisking investments.

Project delivery and supply chain optimisation

Discussing changing regulations in the energy sector.

Impact

Play a pivotal role in shaping global policy for sustainable hydropower. This is your opportunity to engage directly with the decision-makers and changemakers driving meaningful progress in the sector.

Learn

Participate in daily sessions led by the industry’s foremost thought leaders, policymakers, and influencers and gain insights that will inform and inspire your work long after the event.

Network

Connect with senior industry leaders and decision-makers from around the globe, exchange ideas with your peers, and explore the latest innovations transforming the hydropower landscape.