Sewer systems and urban drainage: resilience and climate adaptation

ACCADUEO 2026 · THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2026
Time11:00–13:00
RoomSala Acqua · New Pavilion
Organised byCSDU Centro Studi Idraulica Urbana
SPEAKERS

Raffaele Albano · University of Basilicata

Ruggero Ermini · University of Basilicata

Giada Varra · University of Naples Parthenope

Giulia Annalinda Neglia · Politecnico di Bari

Marco Maglionico · University of Bologna Alma Mater Studiorum

Programme abstract

Soil sealing and the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events pose growing challenges for sewer systems and urban drainage. How can existing networks be better managed and cities be better equipped to cope with flooding?

The conference, organised by CSDU Centro Studi Idraulica Urbana, brings participants together to discuss strategies for more resilient infrastructure and considers urban drainage as part of climate adaptation policies.

Alongside conventional approaches, the conference will examine nature-based solutions and the integration of sewer networks, green and blue infrastructure, and digital innovation, also in light of EU Directive 2024/3019.

The presentations will address urban planning and hydrological response with Raffaele Albano and Ruggero Ermini, urban flood simulation with Giada Varra, and the importance of landscape architecture as a climate adaptation strategy with Giulia Annalinda Neglia. Finally, Marco Maglionico will focus on sustainable stormwater management.

Attend Accadueo 2026

The conference will take place on Thursday 26 November 2026, from 11:00 to 13:00, in Sala Acqua, at Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari. Visitor registration is required to enter the exhibition.