Invitation for participation at the Conference “Sustainable Water Management and Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure for Advancing Sponge City Perspectives in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SPONGE CITY-BH)”
Dear Professors, Students, Experts, and Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the international conference “Sustainable Water Management and Urban Blue-Green Infrastructure for Advancing Sponge City Perspectives in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SPONGE CITY-BH)”, which will take place in Sarajevo from October 20–22, 2025.
Organized by the Faculty of Forestry, University of Sarajevo, the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Sarajevo, and Mendel University in Brno, this event will bring together leading experts, researchers, practitioners, and students to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time—ensuring sustainable management of water resources in rapidly urbanizing environments.
The conference will provide a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, best practices, and research findings on integrating blue and green infrastructure into urban landscapes. Particular emphasis will be placed on advancing the Sponge City concept, a nature-based solution that aims to enhance resilience to climate change, mitigate flood risks, and improve urban living conditions.
In addition to scientific presentations and professional lectures, the conference will host a student research competition, recognizing the outstanding contributions of PhD, MSc, and BSc students. Through this initiative, we aim to encourage young researchers to showcase their work, foster dialogue across generations of experts, and highlight innovative approaches to sustainable urban water management.
Registration
- Deadline: October 15, 2025
- Registration form: MS Office Forms link
Reasons to join
Please check the program: Sponge_city BH_Conference_program Oct20_Oct22_2025.pdf
- Exchange knowledge with experts in sustainable water management.
- Network with academics, students, and professionals.
- Showcase your research and compete for awards.
Student research awards
The student competition will be organized in two categories:
- PhD students
- MSc & BSc students
Prizes:
🥇 1st place – 1000 KM
🥈 2nd place – 600 KM
🥉 3rd place – 300 KM
Poster submission
Participants are invited to submit a poster in electronic format (A1 size) explaining their research project goals, methods, and outcomes.
- Deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 14:00 (CET)
- Required documents for a full application:
- Electronic poster (PDF)
- Application form Student_application_form.doc
- Proof of student status (issued by the student service office)
Eligibility: Students of the University of Sarajevo.
Poster guidelines
- Sponge_city_BH_poster_template_students 1.pptx
- File type: PDF (universally supported; stable formatting).
- Size: A1 (594 × 841 mm).
- Orientation: Portrait (recommended).
Poster sections (concise format):
- Title & Authors
- Introduction / Background
- Objectives / Research Questions
- Methods (key methods, diagrams, or flowcharts instead of long text)
- Results / Expected Results
- Acknowledgments & Funding (if applicable)
Style tips:
- Use large fonts (24–28 pt minimum for text; 36–48 pt for headings).
- Keep text concise—use bullets instead of long paragraphs.
- Use high-quality visuals (diagrams, maps, photos).
- Stick to 2–3 main colors aligned with your institution or project.
We look forward to your participation in this important event.
Faculty of Forestry – University of Sarajevo
