Theme of Congress Irrigation Conference Mexico 2017:

Modernizing Irrigation and Drainage for a New Green Revolution.

The theme of the Congress will be “Modernizing Irrigation and Drainage for a new Green Revolution”. This theme is undoubtedly the most urgent agenda for the irrigation community that needs to be addressed in the 21st century. An ever-growing population, the fast degradation of natural resources, and the potential impacts of climate change challenge us to find integrated solutions to global problems. The green revolution began in Mexico in the 1940s and many countries, after using green revolution technologies, have become self-sufficient.

Question 60: Water productivity: revisiting the concepts in light of water energy and food nexus

1. Water saving. What is possible, what is not possible?

2. Water footprint of crops and derived crop products

3. Hydropower generation in irrigation systems: sharing water and benefits

4. Understanding water productivity, water and energy use efficiency

5. Water security for growth and development

6. Transfering water out of agriculture: emerging issues and challenges

Question 61: State of knowledge of irrigation techniques and practicalities within given socio-economic settings

1. Precision irrigation management

2. Water use in food vallue chains

3. Modelling and remote sensing for modernization and operation of irrigation schemes

4. Monitor and control systems for improved operation and maintenance of irrigation schemes

5. Improving susface irrigation under water scarcity

Special Session: Irrigation techniques with reused water

Irrigation techniques with reused water

Symposium: Review of experiences with water users associations

Review of experiences with water users associations

Sponsorship & Exhibition in ICID 2017:

The 23nd ICID Congress Exhibition is providing a special opportunity where companies and organizations can promote their products and services to more than 1000 congress assistants. This will be a unique business event relating to agriculture and irrigation. The conference exhibition will give an opportunity to experience the newest skills and products simultaneously and for exchanging information from worldwide companies and a place for business meetings.

Side Events of Drainage Congress Mexico City:

Side events are an opportunity for individuals or groups to bring together a range of stakeholders to focus on one’s own specific area of interest in the format of their choice. Proposals for side events, such as symposiums, workshops, panel discussion, shows, training or others are now open for submission for the 2017 ICID Mexico City Congress. The deadline to submit side event proposals for the 2017 ICID Congress is April 30, 2017.

Important dates of Mexico Icid Conference 2017:

• Submission (Online) of Extended Abstracts:

•  Nov 9, 2017 - Feb 15, 2017

• Acceptance (Online) of Extended Abstracts:

•  Feb 15, 2017 - Mar 15, 2017

• Full paper submission (Online):

•  Mar 15, 2017 - May 15, 2017

• On-line registration:

•  May 15, 2017 - Sep 17, 2017

• Submission for Exhibition:

•  Feb 15, 2017 - Jul 31, 2017

• Hotel reservation:

•  Mar 15, 2017 - Aug 17, 2017