International conference on the morphosedimentary dynamics of gravel-bed lowland rivers

The International Conference on the Morphosedimentary Dynamics of gravel-bed lowland rivers, “Anthropogenic impacts and scales of morphological adjustments” will be held in Thiais (France) from 19 to 22 January 2027. The programme includes 4 keynotes and 6 thematic sessions.

Keynotes:

• G. Rixhon (University of Strasbourg) – Accurate dating of Quaternary fluvial archives is critical: disentangling the timing and drivers of river incision and landscape evolution across NW European river systems;
• A.J. Rollet (University of Rennes 2) – Restoration of low-enery rivers;
• D. Sear (Southampton University) – Structure and dynamics of chalk rivers;
• E. Wohl (Utah State University) – Biophysical interactions in gravel-bed river corridors.

Conference sessions include:

• Quaternary lowland gravel-bed rivers: climate forcing at different time-scales;
• Modes of alluvial plain construction and estimation of texture and volume of alluvial deposits;
• Hydrological and sedimentary connectivity between riverbed and floodplain;
• Bedload: fluxes, mobility, processes and metrology;
• Restoration/Rehabilitation;
• Urban and suburban rivers.

Deadline for submissions: June 30th, 2026.

Conference website