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HYDR0 2026 Adapting to change - Embracing opportunities
Maximise hydropower value. We deliver reliable, long-term results.
HYDRO 2026
14. - 16. October 2026
Bologna Congress Center, Bologna, Italy
Hydropower stands for reliable energy supply and long-term value creation. Visit Axpo at HYDRO 2026 in Bologna from 14 to 16 October 2026. Under the guiding principle “Maximise hydropower value”, we will show how Axpo maximises the long-term value of hydropower assets – from operations and maintenance to engineering, digitalisation and asset management, through to executive management and power marketing.
Meet our experts at the Swiss Pavilion – booth number 199 and discover how Axpo operates hydropower plants reliably, develops them continuously and markets them successfully over the long term.
Book a meeting with us further down this page. Further information about the conference is available via HYDRO 2026.
What to expect from Axpo
Axpo Hydro supports hydropower assets holistically: from operations and maintenance to engineering and asset management, through to executive management and power marketing. We show how technical expertise, reliable maintenance and well-informed decisions work together to strengthen availability, profitability and the long-term value of your assets.
Discover our digital Hydro portfolio as well – with solutions for connected, transparent and future-ready hydropower operations.
HYDRO 2026 begins on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a welcome reception. The reception will take place at Palazzio Albergati.
The reception offers the ideal start to three days of expertise, technology and new connections. Meet international industry professionals, make initial contacts and join the hydropower community in setting the stage for the conference and exhibition.
To attend the welcome reception, registration through the organiser’s registration website is required. The following link takes you directly to the registration page, where you can add your participation as part of the ticket registration process. The organiser charges a fee of EUR 15 for this.
Our partner etahydro, part of etaeval, will present current technical topics in hydropower at two conference sessions.
On the morning of Wednesday, 14 October, the presentation in the Hydraulic Machinery session will focus on monitoring operating profiles and turbine efficiency losses within selected time ranges.
On the morning of Friday, 16 October, the Sedimentation Management session will feature a presentation on Acoustic Transit Time (ATT) flow meters in penstocks and their use in monitoring suspended sediment.
Our presentations will take place in Sessions 3 and 30. The room and exact time will be announced shortly before the presentations via the app.
On Thursday, 15 October 2026, we invite you to join us for an opportunity to connect in person. The Swiss Pavillon Party will take place in the Swiss Pavilion from 4:00 p.m., followed by the Exhibition Networking Reception from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m which takes place in the exhibition hall. An opportunity to deepen existing connections and meet the international hydropower community in an informal setting.
Participation is free of charge and no prior registration is required. We look forward to seeing you there!
Visit us at our short and informative presentations and gain insights into selected areas of our portfolio through real-life case studies and practical examples. Each presentation lasts around 10–20 minutes and takes place during the conference breaks on all three days of the conference.
You can find the programme for the presentations here:
Wednesday, 14th of October
10:40 - 10:50 Analytics Use - Cases
by Fabian Grigis, Head of Digital Transformation
13:30 - 13:40 Drones applications in sediment management
by Mehmet Fidan, Team Leader Digitalisation
15:35 - 15:55 Drones in Hydropower: Safer, Smarter, Faster
by Klaus Liedkte, Senior Project Manager Digital Transformation
Thursday, 15th of October
10:40 - 10:50 Analytics Use - Cases
by Fabian Grigis, Head of Digital Transformation
13:25 - 13:45 Drones in Hydropower: Safer, Smarter, Faster
by Klaus Liedkte, Senior Project Manager Digital Transformation
15:40 - 15:50 Drones applications in sediment management
by Mehmet Fidan, Team Leader Digitalisation
Friday, 16th of October
10:35 - 10:55 Drones in Hydropower: Safer, Smarter, Faster
by Klaus Liedkte, Senior Project Manager Digital Transformation
13:10 - 13:20 Drones applications in sediment management
by Mehmet Fidan, Team Leader Digitalisation
Contact
Would you like to speak with our specialists before the event or arrange a personal meeting at the Swiss Pavilion? Please get in touch – we will be happy to make time for your questions and requirements.