17th Mannheim Conference on Inland Navigation Law

From 9-10 October 2025 the 17th Mannheim Conference on Inland Navigation Law will take place in Strasbourg, France.

The very 1st Mannheim Conference on Inland Navigation Law took
place on June 11-12, 1975 in the Rosengarten in Mannheim. The idea of dealing with current problems of inland navigation law at conferences arose from the previously unsuccessful attempt to found an institute for inland navigation law, which was not realized until 1996.

The response to the first conference was remarkable. The great success encouraged a continuation. In the meantime, the conferences on current developments and problems of inland navigation law, which are held every three years, have become a permanent institution.

This year marks a significant milestone in the conference’s history. For the first time, the Mannheim Conference will be held in English, broadening its reach to a wider international audience. Hosted in Strasbourg, this special edition is made possible through the collaboration of the University of Mannheim, the CCNR, GBM and IVR.

By expanding its linguistic and geographical scope, the Mannheim Conference reaffirms its commitment to advancing the field of inland navigation law and facilitating global dialogue among key stakeholders.