The ICFM10 program features a comprehensive schedule of plenary sessions, parallel sessions, special sessions, poster presentations, and social events across three days. Highlights include the opening ceremony, high-level plenary panel, 11 special sessions covering diverse flood management topics, and the student poster competition.

Program Components

• Conference Program — The schedule of all sessions, presentations, and events.
• Special Sessions — Focused sessions on specific or emerging topics (11 sessions listed below).
• Posters — Visual presentations of research displayed for discussion.
• Conference Proceedings — Collected papers presented at the conference.

Special Sessions

SS 1 — Targeted Flood Hazard, Flood Risk, and Financial Risk Analysis Using Global Flood Hazard Models

Tue May 20 · 1:00–2:30 PM | ACEB 1450 | Presentations

Presenters/Moderators: Robin Bourke, Public Safety Canada (Moderator & Presenter); Yongbo Liu, PhD; Nathaniel Adams, MSc; Ladisłav Palán, PhD, CCRMP, Aon

This session will focus on the application of global flood hazard models for assessing flood hazard and risk, and economic impacts across multiple scales.

SS 2 — Data-Driven Hydrological Monitoring and Modelling for Flood Forecasting

Tue May 20 · 3:00–4:30 PM | ACEB 1450 | Presentations

Presenters/Moderators: Angela Corina, WMO (Moderator); Hwirin Kim, PhD; Ramesh Tripathi, MSc; Tom Kanyike, MSc, P.Eng; Natalie Gervasi; Charles Kakooza, MSc; Marcelo Uriburu Quirno

This session explores and advances data-driven approaches for hydrological monitoring and AI-based or physical modelling that enhance flood forecasting.

SS 3 — From Impact-based Forecast to Action: Hydrological and Warning Services for Protecting Lives and Livelihoods

Thu May 21 · 9:00–10:30 AM | ACEB 1450 | Presentations

Presenters/Moderators: Hwirin Kim, PhD, WMO (Moderator); Angela Corina; Eduardo Mario Mendiondo, MSc, PhD; Trine Hagdahl, PhD; Bodo Erhardt, MSc; Julia Perez

To strengthen the development and use of impact-based hydrological forecasts into timely and actionable warning services.

SS 4 — Emerging Technologies in Flood Hazard and Flood Risk Estimation

Thu May 21 · 1:00–2:30 PM | ACEB 1450 | Panel Session

Presenters/Moderators: Robin Bourke, Public Safety Canada (Moderator); Julie Van de Valk, EIT; Nathaniel Adams, MSc; Jennifer Nafziger, PhD, P.Eng; Anaïs Couasnon, PhD

This panel discussion examines how new and emerging technologies are transforming the understanding, mapping, and management of flood hazard and flood risk.

SS 5 — Assessment and Mitigation of Urban Flooding Using Advanced Modelling Tools

Thu May 21 · 3:00–4:30 PM | ACEB 1450 | Presentations

Presenters/Moderators: Soheil Kashi, PhD, P.Eng, GHD (Moderator); Emma Haug-Kindellan, MEng, P.Eng; Jonathan Edwards; Angela Peck, PhD, P.Eng, ENV SP

In light of recent urban flooding experienced across Canada, this session explores new developments in flood modelling and risk assessment techniques.

SS 6 — Estimating Impacts of Changing Precipitation Extremes on Urban Flood Hazard and Risk

Fri May 22 · 9:00–10:30 AM | ACEB 1450 | Presentations

Presenters/Moderators: Robin Bourke, Public Safety Canada (Moderator); Sara Karam, PhD, P.Eng; Karl Chastko, MSc; Julie Van de Valk, EIT

This session explores how changes in precipitation extremes driven by climate change are influencing urban flood hazard and risk.

SS 7 — Innovations and Case Studies in Canadian Flood Mapping

Tue May 20 · 1:00–2:30 PM | ACEB 1410 | Presentations

Presenters/Moderators: Robert Chlumsky, PhD, P.Eng (Moderator & Presenter); Meggie Letman; Neelam Gupta; Tim Mereu; Trevor Boston, MSc, P.Eng; Hamid Mohebzadeh, PhD

Canada is a challenging country to undertake flood mapping. The session covers validation and testing of novel flood mapping techniques developed in Canada.

SS 8 — Success and Challenges from the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP)

Tue May 20 · 3:00–4:30 PM | ACEB 1410 | Panel Session

Presenters/Moderators: Brian Perry, Natural Resources Canada (Moderator); Maxim Fortin, P.Eng; Danielle MacCorkindale; Sandra Macini, P.Eng; Charlotte Milne, MSc

NRCan established FHIMP in November 2021. This panel reflects on the program’s progress, challenges, and the future of national flood mapping.

SS 9 — The Role of Remote Sensing and AI in Flood Mapping

Thu May 21 · 9:00–10:30 AM | ACEB 1410 | Presentations

Presenters/Moderators: Brian Perry, Natural Resources Canada (Moderator); Heather McGrath; Susan Ly; Guénolé Choné; Nicholas Desrochers; Saman Razavi, PhD

This session explores the role of artificial intelligence and remote sensing data in the flood mapping process.

SS 10 — Flood Insurance in Canada: A Policy Perspective

Thu May 21 · 1:00–2:30 PM | ACEB 1410 | Panel Session

Presenters/Moderators: Mathieu Boudreault, UQAM (Moderator); Mahan Azimi, IBC; Daniel Hentra, PhD; Alexa Tanner, ICLR

Learn about the financial management of flooding in Canada. Chaired by Mathieu Boudreault, Professor of Actuarial Science at UQAM.

SS 11 — Ontario Conservation Authorities: Watershed Management — A Proven Solution to Building Flood Resilience

Thu May 21 · 3:00–4:30 PM | ACEB 1410 | Panel Session

Presenters/Moderators: Jo-Anne Rzadki, Conservation Ontario (Moderator); Angela Coleman; Mark Peacock, P.Eng.; Sommer Casgrain-Robertson; Rob Baldwin

Conservation Authorities (CAs) are unique to Ontario. This 90-minute panel addresses floodplain mapping, modelling, and streamflow monitoring.

Daily Schedule Overview

PLS = Plenary Session | SS = Special Session | PS = Parallel Session

Wednesday, May 20

• 8:00–9:00 AM — Registration Desk Open (ACEB atrium)
• 9:00–10:00 AM — Opening Ceremony (Room HSB40)
• 10:00–10:30 AM — Refreshment Break (HSB atrium)
• 10:30 AM–12:00 PM — PLS1: Plenary Session (Room HSB40)
• 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch (ACEB atrium)
• 1:00–2:30 PM — Special Sessions SS1, SS7
• 3:00–4:30 PM — Special Sessions SS2, SS8
• 5:00–7:00 PM — Welcome Reception (Great Hall)

Thursday, May 21

• 8:30–9:00 AM — Registration Desk Open
• 9:00–10:30 AM — Special Sessions SS3, SS9
• 10:30–11:00 AM — Refreshment Break
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Parallel Sessions
• 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch
• 1:00–2:30 PM — Special Sessions SS4, SS10
• 3:00–4:30 PM — Special Sessions SS5, SS11
• 4:30–5:30 PM — ICFM Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
• 6:30–9:00 PM — Conference Dinner

Friday, May 22

• 8:30–9:00 AM — Registration Desk Open
• 9:00–10:30 AM — Special Session SS6
• 10:30–11:00 AM — Refreshment Break
• 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Parallel Sessions
• 12:00–1:00 PM — Lunch
• 1:00–2:30 PM — Parallel Sessions
• 2:30–3:00 PM — Refreshment Break
• 3:00–4:30 PM — Closing Ceremony & Awards (Room HSB40)