27th International River Symposium
20 – 23 September 2027 | Toronto, Canada
The world’s leading river conference is coming to Toronto
Co-Hosted by the IRF and Conservation Ontario
Celebrating its 27th anniversary, the 2027 International River Symposium (IRS) will take place from 20-23 September in the river city of Toronto, Canada. Hosted in collaboration with Conservation Ontario, join us to exchange knowledge, accelerate solutions and connect with global changemakers driving lasting freshwater impact.
First held in 1998, the IRS is a world-renowned thought leadership forum, uniting global river changemakers to accelerate solutions and action for our rivers and waterways.
Why attend?
Learn from global leaders
Hear from internationally recognised experts driving innovation in river restoration, climate resilience and freshwater management.
Discover cutting-edge solutions and showcase innovation
Explore real-world case studies, breakthrough research and scalable approaches that create measurable impact.
Build powerful connections
Meet decision-makers from government, Indigenous organisations, research institutions, NGOs and industry.
Experience Toronto
Discover one of North America’s most vibrant waterfront cities while connecting with Canada’s freshwater leaders.
IRS 2027 Partners
Our 2027 International River Symposium partners are spearheading solutions to inspire, invest and accelerate impact for rivers and future generations.
Insights from past speakers
Dr Nicole Silk
Ryan Gellert
Mina Guli
26 Years of Impact
The International River Symposium has a legacy of convening the brighest minds to inspire game-changing solutions for our rivers and waterways.
Across 26 Symposiums, we have united thousands of changemakers from all corners of the world to share thought leadership, celebrate success and spark meaningful connections between river, water and climate leaders.
Interested in joining the river revolution?
We are looking for sponsors, keynotes, abstract presenters, thought-leadership session leaders, session chairs, volunteers, masterclass and field trip hosts and anyone interested in being involved in the 27th International River Symposium.
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