It’s an honor for me to welcome you to a historic moment for our global community of dam engineers and experts. In 2026, Mexico will proudly host the International Congress on Large Dams (ICOLD).
The meeting point for engineers, experts, and visionaries building the future of water. A space to share knowledge, discuss challenges, and explore innovative solutions in water infrastructure. Drop by drop, we build resilience and development.
A world-class event in an unparalleled destination. Enjoy a venue with first-class infrastructure, exclusive hotels, and a vibrant city full of history, culture, and gastronomy. Plus, discover unique activities and experiences that will make ICOLD Mexico 2026 an unforgettable event.
Hazard design, mitigation and management for water or tailings dams, attached structures, spillways and reservoirs (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides).
Discover the wide range of topics and presentations that ICOLD Mexico has to offer, a universe of knowledge and technical application focused on providing new perspectives, approaches and tools to face the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Mexico, a land of greatness and living water, is a country where cultural wealth, ancient history and the majesty of its landscapes intertwine with the vitality of water. From its imposing rivers to its innovative dams, water flows like the heart of a resilient nation, connecting its past with a future full of opportunities.