ABOUT THE FAIR
The Hydro Fair is an international conference and exhibition specializing in the field of hydropower and dams. The event is organized annually by Hydropower & Dams Aqua Media International Ltd. The venue alternates, allowing various parts of the world to act as hosts. The fair regularly occurs in October.
The organizer, Hydropower & Dams Aqua Media International Ltd., dedicates itself to presenting a comprehensive range of topics. These include technical, ecological, social, and economic aspects of hydropower plants as well as innovative projects for the development of multifunctional water resources. These aspects are crucial to meeting the rising energy demand in times of climate change.
Main topics of the fair include, among others, the promotion of future hydropower development, financial, legal, and constructive aspects, environmental concerns, hydropower equipment, safety and risk, social aspects, and the synergy of hydropower with other renewable energies.
At the Hydro Technical Exhibition, innovative companies from the hydropower and dam industry present themselves. These companies showcase their latest developments in the field of water and renewable energies. Additionally, various seminars and training sessions are offered, such as those on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and pumped storage, as well as roundtable discussions for operators of large hydropower plants.
The exhibitors and visitors of the fair mainly come from industries dealing with hydropower, renewable energies, and dam construction. The international audience consists of professionals, consultants, contractors, plant owners, and software experts.
Scotland serves as an example of a country that is particularly represented at the fair, as it is a global leader in the development and application of wave and tidal energy technologies. It is home to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and boasts the world’s largest tidal stream array and the world's most powerful tidal stream turbine.
In conclusion, the Hydro Fair is a central meeting point for professionals from the hydropower and dam industry. The respective venue provides participants not only a platform for exchange and learning but also highlights local specialties in the field of renewable energies. Access to the venue is usually well-organized and offers various travel options, granting visitors different perspectives and insights into the industry depending on the location.
The HYDRO will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 14. October to Friday, 16. October 2026 in Bologna.