World Canals Conference 2025

September 21-25 | Erie Canal | Buffalo, NY

Let’s talk the future of canals everywhere.

The World Canals Conference gathers experts and enthusiasts from all over the world to share innovative practices related to economic and community development, waterway management, tourism, and historic preservation along inland waterways around the globe.

On its 200th anniversary, the Erie Canal provides the perfect backdrop for the 2025 conference. Discover how the same spirit of innovation that built the canal and transformed America is revitalizing the Erie Canal for future generations.