IWMA 2026 call for papers opens ahead of Prague conference
Iain Hoey
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Call for papers deadline dates released for IWMC2026
IWMA (International Water Mist Association) has published a call for papers for the 25th International Water Mist Conference (#IWMC2026), set to take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 7 and 8 October 2026.
The organisation said the announcement was issued from Hamburg on 15 December 2025.
IWMA confirmed that IWMA President Max Lakkonen (IFAB) will open the event.
Call for papers deadline set
IWMA said the call for papers has been published for IWMC2026.
The abstract deadline is 15 April 2026.
Exhibition tabletops and ticket sales timeline
Bettina McDowell, IWMA CEO, said: “Sponsors can now start booking their tabletops for the exhibition which will run alongside the conference.
“All necessary forms can be found on the IWMA webpage.
“The sale of tickets will start on 15th April 2026.
“Delegates can profit from special prices until 15th August when the early bird period will end.”
Ragnar Wighus Award submission window
IWMA said submissions to apply for the Ragnar Wighus Award must be received by 31 March.
The organisation said the 2026 award will go to the author of the best master thesis dealing with water mist.
IWMA said its scientific council will evaluate submissions.
The council is chaired by Kemal Arsava of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, according to IWMA.
IWMA added that the winner will be invited to introduce the thesis at the event.
Planning takeaways for conference participants
The dates set out a sequence of deadlines for prospective speakers, award applicants and delegates.
IWMA’s timetable places the abstract deadline and ticket sales start on the same date, 15 April 2026.
The early bird period is due to end on 15 August 2026, the organisation said.
Tabletop bookings for the exhibition are now open, according to the IWMA statement.