Nordic and international hydrometry workshop 2026
Welcome to hydrometry workshop (NIHW)!
According to our records, Finnish Environment Institute´s predecessor Hydrografiska byrån (the hydrographical office of Finland) has organized field and measurement trips in Lapland dating back at least to 1921. Therefore, we would like to memorize those trips starting from 105 years ago and head towards future and development of hydrological monitoring and hydrometry together with the international community of hydrometry in NIHW2026.
Join us to strengthen collaboration and exchange advances in hydrometric methods, technologies, and ideas in an open and friendly forum. The workshop is organised by the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland.
Registration is closed
Please contact: nihw2026@syke.fi
Location
The workshop will be held at the Arktikum Science Centre and Museum in Rovaniemi, Lapland. The venue will host workshop sessions, meetings, and the workshop dinner.
Arktikum Science center and museum in Rovaniemi (artikum.fi)
Address: Pohjoisranta 4, Rovaniemi, Finland.
Virtual attendance
It will also be possible to attend the workshop virtually. We will send teams-links for online participants a week prior to the meeting.
Programme
Monday
10.00–12.00 Registration at Arktikum
13.00-17.00 Workshop sessions:
- Welcoming words
- Brief introduction to hydrological monitoring in different countries
An introductory presentation on each country´s monitoring network (variables, station numbers, organization, public web pages for hydrological data) and/or recent developments and new aspects.
Tuesday
8.30–17.00 Workshop sessions
- Brief introduction to hydrological monitoring in different countries (continues)
- New hydrological and hydrometrical measurements
New measurement techniques, methods and applications in all fields of hydrology with a broad spectrum. - QRevInt/QRevMS
Introduction and latest developments of QRevInt and QRev MS in reviewing discharge measurements - International collaboration on tools, platforms and validation practices
Session on solutions and requirements different countries have on tools, platforms and validation practices. Aim is to promote discussions on how to collaborate if resources are limited or hydrological information systems need to be renewed.
Wednesday
8.30–17.00 Workshop and poster session
- Rating curves
Rating curve methods and the associated uncertainties as well as recent developments in mathematical methods. - Discharge measurements and methods
Aim is to invite presentations on discharge measurements, used equipment and aspects that cause uncertainties in discharge measurements (e.g. slow water movement, vegetation, shallowness etc.) and how to take these into account. - QRevInt-QRevMS training session
Best way to get better at reviewing data is to review data! You can practice reviewing data with the session chair using QRevInt and QRevMS. - Poster session
- QA/QC, data consistency and data quality criteria in hydrometry
QC/QA and data quality criteria methods in different countries as well as AI assistance in quality control and different tools in use.
Thursday
8.30–17.00 Workshop sessions
- Manufacturer´s presentations
Manufacturer´s session for equipment and application presentations - Surface velocimetry methods
Experiences and discussions on image-based techniques in different situations - Why a bad measurement is bad -training session
Ever had bad measurement results and wondered why? In this session you can have insights into the possible causes and advice how to measure better with the session chair and others. - Manufacturer´s indoor demo session
- Winter hydrology and discharge measurements
Combined session on ice and snow monitoring and under-ice discharge measurements and estimations
Friday
8.30–16.00 00 Field day in the River Sinettäjoki with discharge measurements and instrument demonstrations (2 locations, small and a bit bigger part of the river)
Evening activities:
- Tuesday: Finnish sauna
- Wednesday: Workshop dinner
Meetings:
- Monday: IHG meeting
- Tuesday: CHINB-meeting
- Thursday: IHG and manufacturer meeting
Accommodation
There are plenty of hotels and other accommodation facilities in Rovaniemi. For our international guests and non-governmental organizations here are few options:
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Rovaniemi
- 130 € / for one person standard room per night
- 155 € / for two persons standard room per night
Booking code: BHYDRO26 (20 rooms) for 21-25 September 2026
Bookings via: Sokos Hotels (sokoshotels.fi)
Phone: +358 (0) 20 1234 695
E-mail: vaakuna.rovaniemi@sok.fi
Bookings can be made until 14 September 2026. If rooms remain unreserved, 50% will be released on 24 August, 25% on 7 September, and the remaining rooms on 14 September 2026.
Scandic Rovaniemi City
Santa´s Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi
Bookings via: Santa's Hotels (bookings.santashotels.fi)
Select “Add code” → “Kiintiökoodi” and enter code 2609ALLSUO.
For inquiries: +358 (0)400 102 200
Rates for 21–25 September 2026:
- 115,50 € / one person standard room per night
- 124,50 € / two persons standard room per night
- 142,50 € / one person superior room per night
- 151,50 € / two persons superior room per night
The reservation code is valid until 15 July 2026 for 20 standard rooms and 10 superior rooms. After that, bookings are subject to availability and current rates.
Organizers
Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) and Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland (elinvoimakeskus.fi)
You are warmly welcome!
