abstract submission Pitch talks

If you are a (master) student or young professional (under 35 years of age) and would like to contribute to the programme, but feel more comfortable with a short presentation, the Young CEDA Pitch Talks option is the one for you. In less than 7 minutes you can present your ongoing work, expose your ideas to a broad audience and get immediate feedback and inspiration. Extended abstracts (750 - 1,250 words) should be submitted by Tuesday 13 January 2026.


Submission link extended abstract Young CEDA Pitch Talks

Authors' Guidance Young CEDA Pitch Talks 
Example extended abstract

Session Category

Young CEDA Pitch Talks (extended abstract + oral presentation Pecha Kucha style)
The Technical Papers Committee will assess the extended abstracts (750 – 1,250 words), which will undergo a peer-review for quality, correctness and originality. Successful authors will be invited to submit their presentation materials (PowerPoint presentation) for constructive feedback from reviewers.

Presentations
Contributions in this category will be presented in Pecha Kucha style; 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each.

Topics

All topics related to dredging are welcome.

Award

The best presentation by an author under 35 years of age, will win the International Association of Dredging Companies’ Young Pitch Talk Award. The winner will receive this award, consisting of a statue and a sum of € 500, during the event. The content of the presentation will be published in either Terra et Aqua or DFSI Magazine.

Deadlines contributions Young CEDA Pitch Talks:

  • Submission of extended abstracts: 13 January 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: 17 February 2026
  • Submission of final version and PowerPoint presentations: 2 April 2026


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