European Drag Reduction
and Flow Control Meeting (EDRFCM) 2026
8th - 11th September 2026
Universidad Carlos III Madrid, Spain
ERCOFTAC Drag Reduction and Flow Control special interest group (SIG20) is pleased to announce the next
European Drag Reduction and Flow Control Meeting (EDRFCM 2026) which will take place at Universidad Carlos III Madrid, Spain.
Subjects:
Theoretical, numerical and experimental studied on drag reduction and flow control, including riblets, surface roughness, porous surface and compliant walls; use of polymer & surfactant additives, synthetic jets, super- hydrophobic surfaces, browing and suction, wall oscillations and travelling waves; flow separation control, transition control, plasma flow control, electro-magnetic flow control, AI and data-driven flow control.
Organisers:
Key Dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 1st June 2026
Notification of acceptance: 16th June 2026
Registration:
The registration fee is expected to be around 360 EURO (reduced to 320 EURO for ERCOFTAC members), which includes lunch, coffee and tea over the 4-day meeting and a Book of Abstract. It also includes a ticket to a banquet to be held on the second evening of the meeting.
Scholarships:
We encourage the attendance of PhD students and young researchers. Limited funding is available to cover the registration fees.
Meeting Venue:
The meeting will be held on the UC3M campus in Puerta de Toledo near Madrid city centre. Madrid is home to the majestic El Retiro Park and the world-renowned Prado Museum, showcasing masterpieces by Goya and Velázquez among others. Nearby UNESCO-listed treasures such as El Escorial and Alcalá de Henares offer glimpses into Spain’s rich heritage.
Programme and Book of Abstracts:
Meeting Programme: TBC
Book of Abstracts: TBC
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