S​IG20 Meeting

ERCOFTAC Drag Reduction and Flow Control special interest group (SIG20) is pleased to announce the next

European Drag Reduction and Flow Control Meeting (EDRFCM2026)

which will take place at Universidad Carlos III Madrid, Spain.

Subjects:

• Theoretical, numerical and experimental studies 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, blowing and suction, wall oscillations and travelling waves.
• Flow separation control, transition control, plasma flow control, electromagnetic flow control, AI and data-driven flow control.

Registration is NOW OPEN

or to register please visit the website: UC3M | Flowte Storefront

The registration fee is 400 EURO (reduced to 360 EURO for ERCOFTAC members), which includes lunch, coffee and tea over the 4-day meeting, and full access to the social program of the event. Refunds of the registration fee are not possible after August 15.

P​rogramme:

Meeting Programme available here

Social Programme available here ​

Organisers:

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.

Scholarships:

We encourage the attendance of PhD students and young researchers. Limited fellowships are available to help cover registration costs.
Interested applicants can contact edrfcm2026@uc3m.es. All available scholarships have already been assigned.

Book of Abstracts:

Book of Abstracts: TBC

L​eaflet available

Abstract submission deadline: is closed.
A​bstract submission template: edrfcm2026_abstract_template.rar