1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MONITORING AND CONTROL OF WATER SYSTEMS 2026 (MOCWS2026)
Chalkida, Euboea, Greece | May 28–29, 2026
1. Overview and Objectives
The 1st International Conference on Monitoring and Control of Water Systems invites the submission of original research papers addressing theoretical developments, computational methods, enabling technologies, and practical applications related to the analysis, monitoring, estimation, supervision, diagnosis, and control of water systems. The conference aims to bring together researchers, engineers, water-utility professionals, and technology developers working on hydraulic and water-quality modelling, sensing and instrumentation, state estimation, automation, water infrastructures, resilient operation, and experimental validation in water systems.
The conference seeks to:
- Highlight innovative research and emerging technologies
- Promote sustainable and resilient water systems
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration
- Support real-world implementation of advanced solutions
- Foster discussion on the impact of water-system monitoring and control to public health and societal resilience
The conference will be held under the auspices of Region of Central Greece and is supported by the Robotics, Automatic Control and Cyberphysical System Laboratory of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and AKATT SA.
There is no registration fee.
2. Topics and Subject Areas
The conference welcomes contributions in the following areas:
- Hydraulics and quality modelling of wate systems
- Sensing and Instrumentation
- Control, Automation, and Optimization
- Soft sensors & observer-based sensing
- Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics in Water Systems
- Water Management Systems and Infrastructure
- Leakage, non-revenue water, and anomaly detection
- Monitoring and Treatment
- Resilience and emergency operation
- Cyber Attacks
- Digital Twins and SCADA
- Policy, Governance, Socioeconomics and Historic Aspects
All accepted and presented papers will be published in MATEC Web of Conferences and submitted for indexing in Scopus, Web of Science CPCI, and Google Scholar.
3. Scientific Committee
The Scientific Committee will consist of internationally recognized experts from:
- Universities
- Water utilities and engineering companies
- International organizations and public authorities
The committee will oversee the peer-review process, ensure scientific excellence, and shape the technical program. A detailed list of members will be announced on the official conference website.
Committees
Organizing Committee
- General Chair: Nikolaos D. Kouvakas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Local Chair: Michael G. Skarpetis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Program Chair: George Chamilothoris, University of West Attica
- Publicity Chair: Christiana M. Papapostolou, University of West Attica
Steering Committee
- Fotis N. Koumboulis (Chair), National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Antorweep Chakravorty, University of Stavanger
- George Fragulis, University of Western Macedonia
- Konstantinos Katsiavrias, AKATT S.A.
Scientific Committee
- Maria P. Tzamtzi, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Dionysios Benetos, University of Barcelona / National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Ioannis Sarris, University of West Attica
- George E. Panagiotakis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Konstantinos G. Tzierakis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Nikolaos Katevas, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Dimitrios G. Fragkoulis, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Elif Hasret Kumcu, Aksaray University
- George L. Giannaris, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Lazaros Moysis, University of Nova Gorica
4. Invited Speakers and Keynotes
MοCWS 2026 will feature keynote and invited talks by leading experts in:
- Smart water systems
- AI-driven monitoring and control
- Climate-resilient water management and infrastructure
These talks will provide insights into cutting-edge developments and future directions in the field
5. Venue
The conference will take place in hybrid mode, supporting both in-person and online presentations. The on-site part of the event will be hosted at the Conference Centre of the Regional Unit of Euboea, located at 96- 106 Chaina Avenue, 34100 Chalkida, Euboea, Greece. Positioned in the heart of Chalkida, the capital of Euboea, the venue offers a convenient setting for a scientific meeting, with direct access to the city’s commercial center, waterfront area, and accommodation options. Chalkida is readily accessible from Athens and the wider Attica region by rail, intercity coach, and private vehicle. Rail access is provided through Hellenic Train, with Chalkida served within the national and suburban railway system, while intercity coach connections are available through KTEL Evia. Participants arriving in Greece via Athens International Airport may travel onward by rail through Athens or by road to Chalkida. Further practical information regarding access to the venue, recommended routes, local transportation and nearby accommodation please contact the conference organizers via e-mail at rccl@dind.uoa.gr
6. Program Structure (2 Days)
Day 1 – May 28, 2026
- Opening Session & Welcome
- Keynote Lectures
- Technical Sessions
- Networking Event / Conference Dinner
Day 2 – May 29, 2026
- Keynote Lectures
- Technical Sessions
- Panel Discussion (The Future of Control in Water Systems)
- Closing Session
7. Author Guidelines
Authors are invited to prepare and submit original, unpublished papers written in English and aligned with the scientific scope of MoCWS 2026. Manuscripts should clearly present the objectives of the work, the methodological framework, the main results, and the corresponding conclusions, with sufficient technical detail and appropriate bibliographic support. Submitted papers must be 4 pages in length, including all illustrations and references.
All submissions must be prepared using the official conference templates available on the MoCWS 2026 website. The use of the conference templates is mandatory to ensure compatibility with the conference proceedings format. The templates of the conference can be found in the folowing links.
All accepted papers must be accompanied by a signed publication rights form from at least one author. The completed form must be submitted together with the camera-ready paper via the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit.
Instructions "how to prepare your article":
https://www.matec-conferences.org/doc_journal/woc/pdf_guidelines.pdf
Instructions "how to write title and abstract"
https://www.matec-conferences.org/doc_journal/woc/How_to_write_title_and_abstract.pdf
Ethical rules
https://www.matec-conferences.org/about-the-journal/publishing-policies-ethics
8. Submission Guidelines
The papers must be submitted electronically in PDF form through the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit using the following link
MoCWS 2026 Submission Microsoft CMT
Registration for first-time users
A personal account is needed to use the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit. For first-time users an account must be created following the instructions of the following link
cmt3.research.microsoft.com/docs/help/general/account-creation.html
Submitting your paper
Have a valid account and the document you plan to submit. To submit your contribution, please follow the steps described in the following link:
https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/docs/help/author/author-submission-form.html
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.
9. Peer-Review and Selection Process
All submissions will undergo a single-blind peer review under the responsibility of the conference editors and the Scientific Committee. Evaluation criteria include:
- Originality and innovation
- Scientific quality
- Relevance to conference themes
- Clarity and methodology
Each paper will be reviewed by at least two experts. Accepted contributions will be presented as oral presentations and included in the conference proceedings.
10. Important Dates
Paper submission deadline: 18/05/2026 (Submission deadline extension)
Acceptance Notification: 23/5/2026
Camera Ready Submission: 27/5/2026
Conference Start Date: 28/05/2026
Conference End Date: 29/05/2026
11. Expected Outcomes
MoCWS 2026 aims to:
- Advance research in water monitoring and control
- Foster collaboration between academia and the water sector
- Promote scalable and sustainable solutions
- Support knowledge transfer and innovation
12. Additional Information
For further information on the conference, including registration details, committee announcements, and updates to the technical program, please visit the official conference website at
https://rccl.dind.uoa.gr/mocws2026.
All inquiries regarding paper submission, review process, proceedings publication, sponsorship, exhibitions, and general participation may be directed to rccl@dind.uoa.gr/
