FAQs

What is the World Hydropower Congress?

The World  Hydropower Congress is the biennial flagship event for the global sustainable  hydropower community. Co-organised by the International Hydropower  Association and the host government, it is a platform for advancing policies,  principles and recommendations that will promote sustainable hydropower growth and solutions to meet global net-zero objectives.

When and where will the 2023 World Hydropower Congress take place?

From 31  October to 2 November 2023 at the Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia. This will be an in-person event, only.

Do you assist with visa applications to enter Indonesia?

You may request a letter of invitation from the Congress Organisers as part of your  registration. The letter of invitation will be sent to the email address you  provided and should be submitted to the embassy when applying for a visa.

The letter of invitation does not financially oblige the Congress Secretariat in any way.  All expenses occurred in relation to the Congress are the sole responsibility of the Attendee, except stipulated otherwise.

Letters of  invitation will not be sent after 15 September 2023.

What are the registration fees, early bird deadlines and are discounts available?

For registration fees, please visit this page.

We offer discounted rates to Indonesian civil servants, NGO employees, academics and students in the relevant subject/field.

Your eligibility for the discounted rate will be subject to approval by the Congress secretariat. If you believe you are eligible for a discount code, please contact congress@hydropower.org before registering.

Is it possible to register as a group?

Yes. Please choose the group category of booking when you start your registration process. 

Please note that members of groups with less than five people are asked to register individually.

I am having trouble paying for the Congress.

The accepted methods of payment are as follows:

· Credit card (JCB, AmEx, Visa, Mastercard)

· Bank transfer

Virtual bank account (only for the residents of Indonesia)

Please contact Prodigy Events at registration.whc@prodigyevents.id if you forgot to apply your discount code, the code is not working, or if you have other questions regarding payments and refunds.

Can I make changes to/ cancel my registration?

Yes, you can  make changes to your registration profile up until the final registration  deadline on 30 September 2023. If you wish to cancel, please see the registration terms and conditions for more information on our registration cancellation policy.

I am having technical issues when trying to register (e.g. not receiving confirmation emails, having problems logging in)

Please contact Prodigy Events at registration.whc@prodigyevents.id.

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