13-5-2026
Visit the PIANC NL Working Groups Update Event on 10 June in De Bilt
On Wednesday 10 June, PIANC Netherlands is organising an event focusing on various international working groups in which Dutch experts are actively involved. During the afternoon, the working groups will provide an update on the current status of their work and the developments they are currently working on.
The programme includes presentations on topics such as climate adaptation of waterway infrastructure, biodiversity, hydraulic structures, breakwaters and digital twins for waterways and infrastructure. The event thus offers an insight into how PIANC facilitates international collaboration on knowledge development and practical guidelines for the sector.
The meeting will take place at Sweco in De Bilt and will conclude with drinks. The event offers ample opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with other professionals from the PIANC network. The main language of the event is Dutch.
Practical information
Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026
Location: Sweco, De Bilt
Time: 15:30 – 18:00
Programme
- 15:15 – 15:30: Doors open
- 15:30 – 15:35: Welcome and opening
- 15:35 – 15:55: WG 249 Adaptation of Inland Waterway Infrastructure for Climate Change Impacts. By Rolien van der Mark (Deltares)
- 15:55 – 16:15: WG 250 Update of WG 28 – Breakwater with Vertical and Inclined Concrete Walls. By Johan van Staveren (Van Oord) and Nadine Cronjé (CDR International).
- 16:15 – 16:35: WG 267 The Role of Waterborne Transport Infrastructure in Biodiversity Enhancement. By Tom O’Mahoney (Deltares)
- 16:35 – 16:55: WG 255 Structural Re-assessment of Existing (IW) Hydraulic Structures. By Johan van Sloten (Rijkswaterstaat) and Alfred Roubos (Port of Rotterdam)
- 16:55 – 17:15: WG 257 Digital Twins for Operation and Monitoring of Inland Waterways and Infrastructure. By Fedor Baart (Rijkswaterstaat)
- 17:15 – 18:00: Closing remarks and drinks
Participation is open to PIANC members. You can register via: sec-pianc@deltares.nl.
Not a member but would like to attend? Please feel free to contact us.
Photo: Mark van Koningsveld