8ᵗʰ International Conference of SAWIS 2027

"Intelligent Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Computing for Sustainable Water Resources Management"

January 27–28, 2027 (Wednesday–Thursday)
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ZEPHYR Targa, Marrakech, Morocco
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Hybrid Conference (Face-to-Face & Online)
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The Scientific Association for Water Information & Sustainability (SAWIS) is pleased to announce the 8ᵗʰ International Conference of SAWIS (SAWIS 2027), which will take place on January 27–28, 2027, at ZEPHYR Targa, Marrakech, Morocco.

The conference aims to bring together researchers, academics, engineers, practitioners, policymakers, industry professionals, and graduate students to discuss recent advances in Water Resources Management, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Computing, and Intelligent Systems dedicated to addressing water-related challenges.

SAWIS 2027 provides an interdisciplinary platform for presenting original research, innovative technologies, computational methods, and real-world applications that contribute to the sustainable management, monitoring, modeling, and protection of water resources.

The conference welcomes both theoretical and applied contributions that leverage intelligent computing technologies to improve water resource planning, monitoring, forecasting, and decision-making.

Previous Editions

Our conference has a rich history of bringing together experts in water resource management since 2014.

7ᵗʰ Edition 2025

Theme:

Intelligent Systems, Geospatial Technologies and Modeling for Sustainable Management of Water Resources

Location:

ENSMR, Rabat, Morocco

Publication Venues

E3S Web of Conferences

Indexed in Scopus

6ᵗʰ Edition 2021

Theme:

WMAD – Water Management, Applied Computing & Data Science

Location:

ENSA Kenitra

5ᵗʰ Edition 2020

Theme:

GTWater-Med – IT, Geospatial Tech & Water in the Mediterranean

Location:

ENSA Al-Hoceima

Earlier Editions

4ᵗʰ Edition 2017

MGST for Water in Africa

Location: Moulay Ismail University, Meknes

Publication: SAWIS 2017 Proceedings

3ʳᵈ Edition 2016

Geospatial Technologies, Water and Climate (COP22)

Location: Marrakech

Publication: SAWIS 2016 Proceedings

2ⁿᵈ Edition 2015

GIS and Water Resources

Location: Scientific Institute of Rabat

Publication: SAWIS 2015 Conference Proceedings

1ˢᵗ Edition 2014

National Water Information System (NWIS'14)

Location: Faculty of Sciences, Rabat

Publication: Bulletin de l'Institut Scientifique

Main Topics

The conference will cover a wide range of topics related to water resources management and technology.

Track 1 – Water Resources and Sustainable Water Management

Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
Hydrology and Hydrogeology
Surface and Groundwater Resources
Water Quality Assessment and Monitoring
Climate Change and Water Resources
Flood and Drought Management
Urban Water Systems and Sanitation
Irrigation and Agricultural Water Management
Desalination and Non-Conventional Water Resources
Water Governance, Policy and Regulation
Water Security and Risk Assessment
Sustainable Water Planning and Management

Track 2 – Artificial Intelligence for Water Resources

Machine Learning for Water Resources
Deep Learning Applications in Water Management
Predictive Modeling and Forecasting
Artificial Intelligence for Hydrological Modeling
AI for Groundwater Management
AI-Based Water Quality Prediction
Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
Generative AI for Water Data Analysis
Computer Vision for Water Monitoring
Intelligent Early Warning Systems
AI-Based Decision Support Systems
Optimization of Water Resources Using AI

Track 3 – Computing and Intelligent Systems for Water Management

Intelligent Decision Support Systems
Smart Water Management Systems
Internet of Things (IoT) for Water Monitoring
Wireless Sensor Networks
Cloud and Edge Computing for Water Applications
Big Data Analytics for Water Resources
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Digital Twins for Water Infrastructure
Numerical Modeling and Scientific Computing
Optimization and Simulation of Water Systems
Open Data and Open-Source Technologies
Cyber-Physical Systems for Water Infrastructure

Track 4 – Geospatial Technologies for Water Resources

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Remote Sensing Applications
GeoAI for Water Resources
Earth Observation for Hydrological Monitoring
Spatial Data Science
Geostatistics
Satellite Image Analysis
UAV and Drone Applications
Spatial Modeling of Water Resources
Geospatial Decision Support Systems

Important Dates

Mark your calendar with these key dates for submission and participation.

Paper Submission Opens

July 1, 2026

Paper Submission Deadline

September 30, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

November 15, 2026

Camera-Ready Paper Submission

December 15, 2026

Author Registration Deadline

December 25, 2026

Conference Dates

January 27–28, 2027 (Wednesday–Thursday) • Hybrid (In-Person & Online)

Proceedings & Publication

All accepted and presented papers from SAWIS 2027 (8ᵗʰ Edition) will be published in EDP Sciences – E3S Web of Conferences (Indexed in Scopus).

E3S Web of Conferences

All accepted papers will be published in E3S Web of Conferences, which is indexed in:

  • ✓ Scopus
  • ✓ Web of Science
  • ✓ Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

View previous SAWIS 2021 proceedings

Additional Publication Opportunities

Selected high-quality papers will be invited for publication in:

Submission Guidelines

Please follow these guidelines to ensure your paper meets our standards for review and publication.

Paper Requirements

  • → Submitted papers must be written in English
  • → Follow the official conference template
  • → Present original, unpublished work that has not been submitted elsewhere
  • → Describe significant theoretical contributions, methodological developments, innovative technologies, or practical applications

Review Process & Ethics

  • → All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by the International Scientific Committee
  • → Respect publication ethics, including strict plagiarism control
  • → Responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence tools must be respected
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Participation Fees

Registration fees vary based on your category and preferred attendance mode.

Category On-site Online
PhD Student 1200 MAD (120 €) 800 MAD (80 €)
Researcher 1500 MAD (150 €) 1200 MAD (120 €)
Professional 2000 MAD (200 €) 1500 MAD (150 €)

Registration Includes

  • ✓ Access to all conference sessions
  • ✓ Publication of accepted papers
  • ✓ Official documentation and certificates
  • ✓ Coffee breaks and lunch during the event

Organizers

8ᵗʰ International Conference of SAWIS (SAWIS 2027)
"Intelligent Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Computing for Sustainable Water Resources Management"
organized by the Scientific Association for Water Information & Sustainability (SAWIS).

General Chair

  • - Aniss MOUMEN (ENSA Kenitra, SAWIS, ACM and IEEE Member)
  • - Mohamed EL BOUHADDIOUI (ENSM Rabat, President of SAWIS, ACM Member)

Publication Chair

  • - Narjiss SATOUR (RISS Rabat, SAWIS, ACM Member)
  • - Mohamed BEN-DAOUD (FS Meknes, SAWIS, ACM Member)
  • - Yassine BOUSLIHIM (INRA, Rabat, SAWIS, ACM Member)

Sponsoring Chair

  • - Ismail ELHASSNAOUI (EMI Rabat/Edinburgh Napier University, UK, SAWIS, ACM Member)
  • - Badr EL MAHRAD (FS Rabat, SAWIS, ACM Member)
  • - Lhoussaine EL MEZOUARY (UM6P, Ben Guerir, SAWIS, ACM Member)

Treasurer Chair

  • - Ismail ELHASSNAOUI (EMI Rabat/Edinburgh Napier University, UK, SAWIS, ACM Member)
  • - Nezha MEJJAD (CNESTEN Rabat, SAWIS, ACM Member)

International Scientific Committee

  • - Pr. Abderrazak BOUANANI (Tlemcen University, Algeria)
  • - Pr. Agustin VILLAR IGLESIAS (Institute of Cartography and Statistics, Spain)
  • - Dr. Ali Khoshnazar (IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands)
  • - Dr. Andrea SCOZZARI (National Research Council, Italy)
  • - Pr. Bakhta CHENAOUI (Chlef University, Algeria)
  • - Dr. Boutaina BOUZOUF (FM Global, Montréal, Canada)
  • - Pr. Camarillo NARANJO, JUAN (Seville University, Spain)
  • - Pr. Catherine VESPERINI (IEMSR, France)
  • - Pr. El-Hassan BELARBI (Almeria University, Spain)
  • - Dr. Eric MINO (SEMIDE, FRANCE)
  • - Pr. Emilo PARDO PEREZ (University of Valencia, Spain)
  • - Dr. Gabriela MOROŞANU (Institute of Geography of the Romanian Academy & University of Bucharest, Romania)
  • - Dr. Gerald Corzo Perez (IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands)
  • - Pr. Gil MAHE (IRD, France)
  • - Dr. Jauad KHARRAZ (MEDRC, Oman)
  • - Pr. Jean-Denis TAUPIN (Montpellier Univesity, France)
  • - Pr. Kamila BABA-HAMED (TLEMCEN UNIVERSITY, ALGERIA)
  • - Pr. Keffala CHEMA (Higher Agronomic Institute, Tunisia)
  • - Pr. Lionel JARLAN (UCA/IRD, France)
  • - Pr. Mohamed BOUEZMARNI (SWDE, Belgium)
  • - Pr. Moussa EL JARROUDI (ULg, Belgium)
  • - Dr. Nabil KHELIFI (KIEL UNIVERSITY, Germany)
  • - Pr. Michel BOKO (Abomey-Calavi University, Benin)
  • - Pr. Noamen Rebaii (ENI, Tunisia)
  • - Pr. Noury BENABADJI (Tlemcen University, Algeria)
  • - Pr. Rajendra SINGH (Tarun Bharat Sangh, India)
  • - Pr. Rudy ROSSETTO (Scuola Superiore Sant' Anna, Italy)
  • - Pr. Salah-Eddine EL ADLOUNI (University of Moncton, Canada)
  • - Pr. R. S. Ajin (Kerala State Emergency Operations Centre (KSEOC), India)
  • - Pr. Tarig SOULIMAN (Nayef Arab University, Saoudi Arabia)
  • - Pr. Venkata RAVIBABU MANDLA (CGARD, NIRDPR, Hderabad, India)
  • - Pr. Zekai SEN (Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey)
  • - Pr. Zhi Chen (Concordia University, Canada)
  • - Pr. Zouhir FOUAD (ULg, Belgium)

Contact Information

For inquiries and submissions, please use the contact information below.

Email

sawisassociation@gmail.com

Venue

ZEPHYR Targa
Marrakech, Morocco

Bank Information

Account Holder: ASS ASSOCIATION SAWIS
IBAN/RIB: 181 810 2111646945940007 39
SWIFT Code: BCPOMAMC
Bank/Agency: Banque populaire - OMAR IBN EL KHATTAB Agency

Official Links

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