Nordic and international hydrometry workshop 21–25 September
Welcome to hydrometry workshops (NIHW)!
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.
Theme
Preliminary workshop themes include, but are not limited to:
- Management of hydrological networks
- User benefits of hydrological observations
- Uncertainty in hydrological observations/time series
- AI-assistance in hydrology
- Rating curves
- ADCP-measurements
- 'Alternative' discharge measurements (e.g. dilution, surface velocimetry etc.)
- Mapping (e.g. GNSS, ADCP, echo sounders, drones etc.)
- Hydrological field instrumentation
- Quality assurance and control in hydrology
Location
The workshop will be held at the Arktikum Science Centre and Museum in Rovaniemi, Lapland. The venue will host workshop sessions, presentations, 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.
Further information will be provided later.
Programme
Monday
- 10.00–12.00 Registration at Arktikum
- Afternoon: Opening words and keynote presentation(s)
Tuesday
- 9.00–17.00 Workshop presentations
- Evening: Finnish sauna and optional evening activities
Wednesday
- 9.00–17.00 Workshop presentations and poster session
- Late afternoon: IHG meeting (members only)
- Evening: Workshop dinner (optional)
Thursday
- 9.00–17.00 Workshop presentations and instrument presentations
- Evening: Optional visit to Arctic circle and Santa Claus village
Friday
- 9.00–15.00 Field day at hydrological stations near Rovaniemi (regatta, measurements, and instrument demonstrations). Bus transport will be provided by the organisers.
Social programme
Optional activities include:
- Workshop dinner
- Finnish sauna
- Visit to the Arctic Circle
Registration
Registration will open later in spring.
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 30 June 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)