Dear members of the IAHR Technical Committees, academic community, industry partners, and interested participants, It is with great pleasure that we announce that the abstract submission system for the 33rd Symposium on Hydraulic Machinery and Systems (SHMS 2026) is now available on the official website: https://iahr2026.unifei.edu.br  

The symposium will take place in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, a city internationally recognized for its natural heritage, cultural diversity, and strategic relevance, located at the Triple Border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The city is home to the world-renowned Iguaçu Falls, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, and the Itaipu Binational Hydroelectric Power Plant, one of the largest and most important hydraulic engineering projects in the world, and a global reference in energy generation and international cooperation.

In addition to its technical and scientific relevance, Foz do Iguaçu stands out for its multicultural environment, hospitality, and infrastructure suitable for hosting major international events, providing an excellent setting for scientific exchange and professional networking.

We look forward to welcoming you to this important symposium, which will foster the exchange of experiences, scientific advances, and technological innovations in the field of hydraulic machinery and systems, in a setting that uniquely integrates engineering, science, culture, and nature.

Best regards, Prof. Dr. Ramiro G. Ramirez Camacho Prof. Dr. Geraldo Lúcio Thiago Filho

Chairs – SHMS 2026 Symposium

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