Purpose:
The Conference aims at an exchange of experience of hydrological research and practice conducted in different fields for comparing research priorities, methods, data, knowledge and results, acquired by different teams which are working for a better understanding of the hydrological phenomena and improvement of water resources management. The Conference will revolve around several themes, oral presentations; workshops followed by discussions and poster presentations. Technical exhibition will be held during the Conference.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VENUE
Venue of The XXVI Nordic Hydrological Conference “Hydrology: From research to water management” is University of Latvia, Raina blvd.. 19, Riga, Latvia.
LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English.
BADGES
Please wear the badge the whole conference time for entrance in the conference halls, coffee breaks, lunches, exhibition area, conference reception and conference dinner.
POSTERS
Posters should be delivered to the registration desk during the registration hours. Posters will be sticked up by the conference assistants.
REGISTRATION HOURS
Sunday, August 8, 16:00–20:00.
Monday, August 9, 08:00–19:00.
Tuesday, August 10, 08:00–15:00.
Wednesday, August 11, 08:00–15:00.
ACCESS TO INTERNET
For accesssing the Internet in the conference venue University of Latvia please use:
login: wlan08;
password: august.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
WELCOME RECEPTION
Monday, August 9, 19:00–22:00, Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation, 4 Palasta str.
Conference welcome reception will take place in the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation. Enjoy the snacks, a glass of wine and jazz music! Meet your colleagues in informal atmosphere!
Departure by foot from the conference venue – University of Latvia – at 18.30, you’ll be accompanied by the conference assistants. Museum is situated in Old Riga appr. in 8–10 min. walking distance.
CONFERENCE DINNER
Tuesday, August 10, 19:00–23:00, Recreation centre “Lido”, 76 Krasta str.
National style dinner in really Latvian environment! Recreation centre “Lido” is the biggest and the most visited place both for the local people and the guests of Riga. The own brewed “Lido” beer will be offered during the dinner.
Departure by buses from the conference venue at 18.30. After the dinner you will be transferred back to the University of Latvia.
CONFERENCE TOURS
MID–CONFERENCE TOURS, Tuesday, August 10
Tours will take place in case of min. 15 persons (for Riga walking tour group min. is 10 persons), tickets can be obtained until the end of the first conference day (August 9)
GREEN TOUR TO GAUJA NATIONAL PARK
Departure at 14:00 from the conference venue, after the tour you’ll be driven directly to the conference dinner
Price: 55 EUR
At the heart of Gauja National park in 50 min. drive from Riga we find the resort town of Sigulda. Thanks to particularly scenic landscape the area of Sigulda has been titled – Latvian Switzerland!
During the tour “Walk down the gnostic path!” guests are showed most interesting nature attractions of Gauja National Park – rocks & caves, green world – greenwoods, meadows and herbs, find out about the birds and animals living there. Enjoy, be inspired and relaxed at the most attractive national park of Latvia!
Enjoy light snacks in traditional tavern “Kungu Rija” having had a good walking excercise.
RIGA WALKING TOUR
Departure at 14:30 from the conference venue, returning at 17:00
Price: 25 EUR
The tour encompasses the most significant sights of Riga. Enjoy the beauty of the ancient Hanseatic city, while strolling through the cobble-stone, picturesque streets of the Old Town. In Old Riga you will see the Dome Cathedral, the Church of St. Peter, the old Guild Houses, the Swedish Gate, the architectural ensemble Three Brothers, view the many wonderfully restored buildings, now housing cosy restaurants, cafes, bars and souvenir shops.
The special highlights during the tour – Art Nouveau architecture and Latvian traditional chocolate degustation in one of the most interesting places in Riga – Bergs Bazaar, historical pedestrian village-like enclave inspired by the 19th century arcades.
