HYEL Conference
10th international Conference on Hydroelasticity in Marine Technology
Trondheim, Norway - 16-18 June, 2026

We welcome all contributions within the broader scope of hydroelasticity, with particular interest in topics such as:
– Aquaculture structures – Bio-inspired concepts – Floating breakwater – Ice-body-water interactions – Marine membrane structures – Offshore wind turbines (substructures) – Ship springing and whipping – Very large floating structures – Vortex Induced Vibrations (VIV) – Wave-current interaction effects in hydroelasticity –

A keynote lecture will be held by Prof. Emeritus Odd Faltinsen
World-renowned expert in marine hydrodynamics and co-organizer of the 1st Hyel Conference
Preliminary programme
Monday, 15 June
Monday, 15 June
17:00-19:00
Registration - Hotel Scandic Nidelven
Tuesday, 16 June
Tuesday, 16 June
08:00-08:30
Registration - Trøndelag Folkemuseum
08:30-09:00
Conference start, welcoming remarks
09:00-10:40
Morning I - Topic TBA
10:40-11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:10-12:50
Morning II - Topic TBA
12:50-13:50
CONFERENCE LUNCH
13:50-15:05
Afternoon I - Topic TBA
15:05-15:25
COFFEE BREAK
15:25-16:40
Afternoon II- Topic TBA
16:40-16:55
COFFEE BREAK
16:55-18:10
Afternoon III - Topic TBA
18:15-19:15
Guided tour at Sverresborg Museum (the venue area)
19:30-21:00
Welcome reception at the venue
Wednesday, 17 June
Wednesday, 17 June
08:00-08:25
COFFEE - Trøndelag Folkemuseum
08:25-09:25
Keynote lecture - Odd Faltinsen
09:25-10:40
Morning I - Topic TBA
10:40-11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:10-12:50
Morning II - Topic TBA
12:50-13:50
CONFERENCE LUNCH
13:50-15:05
Afternoon I - Topic TBA
15:05-15:25
COFFEE BREAK
15:25-16:40
Afternoon II- Topic TBA
16:40-16:55
COFFEE BREAK
16:55-18:10
Afternoon III - Topic TBA
18:15-18:45
Standing Committee Meeting (hybrid form)
18:45-19:55
Guided tour in Trondheim - ending near the banquet
20:00-23:00
Conference Banquet - Ringve Museum
Thursday, 18 June
Thursday, 18 June
08:00-08:30
COFFEE - Trøndelag Folkemuseum
08:30-09:00
General Discussion - What's next in hydroelasticity?
09:00-10:40
Morning I - Topic TBA
10:40-11:10
COFFEE BREAK
11:10-12:50
Morning II - Topic TBA
12:50-13:50
CONFERENCE LUNCH
13:50-15:30
Afternoon I - Topic TBA
15:30-15:50
COFFEE BREAK
15:50-17:30
Afternoon II- Topic TBA
17:30
Concluding remarks
Guided tours
Guided tours
There will be guided tours in the afternoon both Tuesday and Wednesday - see the preliminary programme above.
For accompanies it is possible to order day trips, like:
You can also find several other different possibilities for guided tours at Visit Trondheim!
Venue

The venue will be at Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum in an auditorium with space for 90 people.
Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum is an open air historical folk museum in picturesque surroundings based around the ruins of King Sverre’s Castle. Norway’s oldest medieval castle. There are 80 buildings on site, where more than 20 buildings are open to the public.
There are frequent bus transfers from the city centre of Trondheim.
The walk to the top of the ruins of King Sverre’s once monumental medieval castle, offers wonderful views of Trondheim and, not least, an insight into an exciting slice of the city’s history.
The banquet will be at Ringve Museum
This is Norway’s national music museum with a collection of over 2000 instruments. The museum is seated on an old country estate just outside Trondheim’s city centre, and is surrounded by the beautiful Ringve botanical garden.
Important Dates
2025: Announcement of HYEL 2026
15 Nov. 2025, 2025: Abstract submission
1 Dec., 2025: Abstract submission (extended deadline)
20 Dec., 2025: Abstract acceptance
15 Feb., 2026: Draft submission
15 April, 2026: Draft Feedback
15 May, 2026: Final paper submission
1-20. April, 2026: Early registration
21 April - 20 May, 2026: Regular registration
1 April, 2026: Preliminary programme
1 June, 2026: Final programme
15 June: Welcome reception
16 - 18 June: Conference

