ECHN

The Early Career Hydrogeologists’ Network (ECHN) is an official network of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) providing a forum for hydrogeologists at the start of their professional or academic careers.

53rd IAH World Groundwater Congress: “Groundwater – A key multi-resource”, Budapest, Hungary

ECHN welcomes you to the IAH World Groundwater Congress that will be held in Budapest, Hungary on 14-18 September 2026. In close conjunction with the Local Organizing Committee, we are organizing some events dedicated to early career hydrogeologists.

Come, meet and join us during the whole week!

Annual General Meeting:

⏳ The AGM is going to be held on Tuesday, 15 September, from 19:00 to 20:00 Local Time.

Social Event:

🍻 On Tuesday, 15 September, from 20:00, right after the AGM, join us to the social event, for engaging with hydrogeologists from all over the World in a more informal environment.

Best Oral and Poster presentations:

The Local Organizing Committee, in collaboration with ECHN, invites presenters to apply for the ECH Outstanding Oral and Poster Presentation Awards.

👩‍🔬 Applicants must be currently pursuing a BSc, MSc, or PhD degree, or have completed their highest degree within the past 10 years, and must be under 40 years of age. Only the presenting author may apply, provided they meet all eligibility criteria. Each applicant may submit one presentation only, in either the oral or poster category.

📝 How to apply: applications must be submitted through the online registration form before the Congress (https://iah2026budapest.com/). On-site applications will not be accepted.

📅 Application deadline: 31 August 2026.

🎤 During the conference: applicants must include the official award logo (see below) and their abstract number (LID) on their presentation.

🏅 The award recipients will be announced during the Closing Ceremony on Friday, 18 September.

🔗 Find out more: https://iah2026budapest.com/ech-awards/

More info coming soon!

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