Pre-Conference Workshops
Hands on experience on SWAT+, SWAT+ gwflow and HUMID for beginners and advanced users
Three Parallel Workshops
Hurry up! Each workshop has a limit of 30 participants
SWAT+ workshop
Basics & Beyond- From GIS setup to model calibration, the full SWAT+ workflow with QGIS, SWAT+ Editor, and calibration using SWAT+ Toolbox.
SWAT+ gwflow workshop
Groundwater Modelling workshop
HUMID workshop
Hydrologic Unit Model for InDia (HUMID) - A Web Enabled Hydrologic Modelling System in SWAT
Pre-Conference Workshops Registration
Registration Fees (for each workshop)
| Category | India (INR) | Other countries (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Students | ₹3000 | $75 |
| Researchers/Industry delegates | ₹5000 | $100 |
All three workshops will take place parallely
*GST included
Payment may be made in favor of International SWAT Conference 2027 via online transfer / NEFT to the bank details given below.
| Account Name | International SWAT Conference 2027 |
|---|---|
| Account No. | 45383420887 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | NITW Branch |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0020149 |
| MICR Code | 506002030 |
| SWIFT Code | SBININBBH14 |
**The registration form requires a google account or a google linked account to fill. Kindly login to your google account prior to filling. If you have any difficulties, please contact us at swat2027@nitw.ac.in
Workshop 1: SWAT+ model setup & calibration
Instructors
Overview
Designed for beginners and those looking to build a rock-solid foundation; this workshop provides a step-by-step path from zero setup to model calibration. This interactive, hands-on workshop bridges the gap between fundamental SWAT+ setup and advanced model refinement. Participants will walk through the complete modeling workflow—starting from initial project setup in QGIS to model execution and soft calibration using the SWAT+ Editor. To give you a competitive edge, the workshop offers a high-yield introduction to advanced concepts, including the SWAT+ Toolbox for hard calibration and the powerful logic behind Decision Tables.
Key Takeaways & Modules
Model setup in QGIS
Master GIS data preparation, watershed delineation, and HRU definition using the QGIS SWAT+ interface.
SWAT+ Editor & Soft Calibration
Learn how to write input files, execute model runs, and apply soft calibration techniques to ensure baseline realistic hydrology.
Basics of hard calibration using SWAT+ Toolbox
Get a head start on advanced calibration techniques, parameter optimization, and hard calibration workflows.
Introduction to Decision Tables
Understand how to represent complex management practices and conditional rules within SWAT+.
Workshop 2: SWAT+ gwflow
Overview
Surface water and groundwater are deeply interconnected, yet standard modeling often simplifies subsurface dynamics. This specialized workshop provides comprehensive theoretical and hands-on training on gwflow module—the dedicated, physically-based groundwater flow module integrated into SWAT+. Participants will learn the governing hydrogeological principles behind gwflow and gain practical experience setting up, parameterizing, and running coupled surface-groundwater simulations.
Key Takeaways & Modules
Theoretical Foundations
Understand the core hydrogeological concepts, mathematical governing equations, and conceptual framework of the gwflow module.
Data Preparation & Module Setup
Learn how to define aquifer boundaries, grid discretization, hydraulic conductivity, and initial heads within the SWAT+ framework.
Hands-On Model Coupling
Practice running SWAT+ coupled with gwflow to simulate realistic surface-groundwater interactions, baseflow discharge, and water table dynamics.
Output Analysis & Interpretation
Learn how to extract, visualize, and interpret groundwater spatial and temporal outputs.
Workshop 3: HUMID
Overview
Preparing and processing various geospatial datasets and field data required for model parameterization is time-consuming and requires technical expertise and computational resources, limiting the wider use of hydrological models. This workshop provides both theoritical and hands-on training on HUMID, a web-enabled hydrologic modeling system in SWAT. The workshop will cover the basics of HUMID, its datasets, and sources, followed by a demonstration of default project setup and multi-scenario analysis. Participants will also learn about customized tools for climate variation analysis, flow duration analysis, and crop management.
Key Takeaways & Modules
Familiarization with HUMID
Introduction to HUMID, Overview of HUMID datasets, and its sources.
HUMID Demonstration
Demonstration of default project setup and multi-scenario analysis. Introduction to customized tools for: Climate variation analysis, Flow duration analysis, Crop management.
Hands-on Training Session
Application of HUMID customized tools, Multi-scenario analysis, Comparison of model results.
Self-Exercise and Results
Participants will develop an independent project.