EWG MEETING – 31st EWG-IE and 6th EWG-OOE meeting

31^st EWG-IE meeting

(Working Group on Internal Erosion in Embankment Dams and their Foundation)

and

6^th EWG-OOE meeting

(Working Group on Overflow and Overtopping Erosion)

23 – 28 June 2025

WELCOME MESSAGE

We are pleased to invite you to the Brno University of Technology Faculty of Civil Engineering to attend the 31^st EWGI-IE meeting and 6^th EWG-OOE meeting. Following the EWG-IE-30 at Bologna in September 2024, the Brno meeting will provide a forum for sharing novel ideas and recent advances on topics related to internal erosion through water-retaining structures, such as embankment dams, levees and dikes, and in their foundations. Researchers, scientists and engineers, from the private and public sector, based in Europe and elsewhere, are welcome. The event is designed as a unique forum where experts from around the world can share current knowledge and new ideas. This meeting traditionally provides a platform for debates on the latest research and studies, risk assessment methods, and strategies for mitigating various types of erosion.

MEETING VENUE

The meeting will be held in Brno, the Czech Republic’s second-largest city, known for its vibrant mix of history, technology, and culture. A hub for innovation, Brno hosts several prestigious universities, including Brno University of Technology (VUT).

While in Brno, visitors can explore historical landmarks (Špilberk Castle, Villa Tugendhat). The city’s culinary scene offers a diverse range of restaurants, cafes, and breweries, featuring both traditional Czech dishes and modern culinary trends.

As part of the conference, participants will have the unique opportunity to visit the Laboratory of water research, located in the historic buildings of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Brno University of Technology. The excursion will also include a visit to the picturesque Brno Dam, featuring a boat trip that allows you to experience the scenic beauty of the surroundings from the water.

The extra technical tour will feature the site of the failed Desná dam, which ruptured in 1916 due to internal erosion and the Souš dam, which was built at the same time as Desná dam.

We look forward to meeting you all in Brno!

The Organizing Committee