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Utilities managing combined sewer systems are increasingly challenged to reduce overflow events while controlling capital costs. This presentation highlights how the InfoWorks ICM hydraulic model was used as the foundation for advanced system optimization in the SUEZ SEVESC wastewater network in the western suburbs of Paris. The calibrated InfoWorks ICM model enabled detailed simulation of network performance across a range of storm events, forming the analytical backbone for decision-making. Building on this, Optimizer (by Optimatics) was integrated to systematically evaluate thousands of operational and infrastructure scenarios, including regulator settings, pump operations, and real-time control (RTC) strategies.

Panel / Las Vegas 2026

Pipe Design in InfoWorks ICM: Penalty Configuration and Automatic Constraint Relaxation

This hands-on lab will teach you the practical use of the InfoWorks ICM Network Design logic for both stormwater and sanitary networks. Through guided exercises, you'll configure design constraints, explore the new penalty configuration parameters and the concept of automatic relaxation of constraints, apply design locks and backdrops, build and edit pipe network catalogs and selection lists, and interpret the design report to diagnose infeasible pipes. During the session, you'll use the Rational Method and intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves to calculate peak flows for stormwater design. And then you'll move to sanitary design using population-based peak flows with validation and troubleshooting best practices so you can apply InfoWorks ICM design logic confidently.

Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026

From Legacy to Next Generation: Modernizing HEC-RAS Model Libraries into Cloud-Ready InfoWorks ICM

Many water authorities have built extensive HEC-RAS model libraries that remain valuable but are hard to standardize, scale, and adapt. This session will show how TÃ¼rkiye's General Directorate of Water Management is transforming legacy river models into a next-generation InfoWorks ICM environment for higher precision, performance, and future cloud use. We will outline a modernization strategy covering geometry transfer, standardization, terrain integration, and numerical stability. A benchmark shows improvement: 1 million cells, diffusion wave, 173 hours versus 7.5 million cells, shallow water, 22 hours. The result is faster, more accurate, and operational enabling automation, scalability, and real-time readiness.

38p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Unlock the Power of AI-Enhanced Scripting for Hydraulic Modeling in InfoWorks ICM and InfoWorks WS Pro

Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing scripting, making it accessible even for those without development skills. This can be especially powerful in the world of hydraulic modeling, as every team has unique workflows that require significant effort in each project. With the latest integration of scripting capabilities in the database for InfoWorks ICM and InfoWorks WS Pro software, teams can now collaborate seamlessly to build and share tools. Together with AI, these capabilities can enable teams to tailor solutions to their workflows and unlock significant performance benefits. Join us to learn how to streamline your workflows and achieve significant productivity gains through AI-driven scripting. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a noncoder, this session will provide you with the insights and skills needed to transform your hydraulic modeling processes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your team’s efficiency and performance!

49p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Rebuilding Porto Alegre, Brazil: InfoWorks ICM, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks Workflow for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Design

In 2024, Porto Alegre faced historic floods that impacted more than 157,000 people and 46 neighborhoods, with the Guaíba River rising above 5.33 meters. With 142 high-risk areas mapped, the city needed urgent, resilient solutions within 12 months. This case study shows how Autodesk tools—InfoWorks ICM, Civil 3D, and InfraWorks software—and ArcGIS Pro were used to model flooding, design containment strategies, and develop resilient infrastructure for slopes and roads. The integrated workflow enabled the analysis of three alternatives, balancing cost, time, and performance. Autodesk technologies provided agility and accuracy, and reduced rework, supporting faster and smarter decisions. The project also advanced environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals through sustainable, inclusive, and data-driven planning, proving the critical role of digital solutions in climate-resilient urban infrastructure.

Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026

Design Fast, Validate Smart: Extending InfoDrainage with Parametric Workflows in Civil 3D and InfoWorks ICM to Deliver Multiple Benefits

Early-stage drainage design prioritizes speed, using simplified assumptions to test options quickly. However, challenges such as combined sewer overflows (CSOs), flooding, biodiversity loss, and wider community outcomes are increasingly interconnected and require a more systems-based approach that extends beyond the traditional boundaries of the water sector. This session explores how connected digital workflows can support the identification, design, and validation of sustainable drainage interventions that deliver multiple benefits. Using an anonymized case study, attendees will see how opportunities can be rapidly explored through parametric site-design workflows in Civil 3D and InfoDrainage, then assessed through system-scale modelling in InfoWorks ICM to understand impacts on flood risk and CSO frequency, volume, and timing. The session focuses on balancing speed, rigour, and confidence in decision-making, helping practitioners understand how technology, systems thinking, and proportionate modelling can support more resilient and integrated outcomes for communities and the environment.

24p

66p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Democratizing Machine-Learning Catchment Modeling: From Simulation to Surrogates

Explore how you can use artificial intelligence (AI) to extend the reach and accessibility of catchment-specific machine learning (ML) in InfoWorks ICM software without sacrificing hydraulic fidelity. This session will introduce the concept of training surrogate ML models on local InfoWorks ICM simulations to predict flows at key locations across a catchment. You’ll learn how Autodesk is generating and deploying these surrogates to quickly forecast system performance without computationally expensive simulations. The approach offers a new way to support rapid scenario testing, stakeholder engagement, and real-time operational insight without hurting a hydraulic equation. The session will present a practical framework for integrating AI in a way that empowers more users and accelerates insights.

15p

Industry Talk / Las Vegas 2026

Real-Time Digital Twin with iWG/iCG and InfoWorks WS Pro and InfoWorks ICM: An Italian Water Utility Case Study

In this session, we will look at 3,300 kilometers of water supply networks serving 344,000 inhabitants, 155 district metered areas (DMAs), and more than 400 monitoring stations with one digital twin keeping it all together. Piave Servizi used Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) to enhance water supply operational efficiency by adopting iWG, a web platform by Idrostudi. Integrating InfoWorks WS PRO advanced modeling engine, iWG digital twin creates precise virtual replicas of water supply networks (WSNs), enabling simulations, what-if scenarios, and pressure analyses accessible to all operators, no modeling expertise required. By providing instant, data-driven insights, the iWG digital twin empowers water utilities to cope with daily challenges. And the journey continues: the iCG digital twin with InfoWorks ICM is bringing the same power to sewerage management.

20p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

2D Or Not 2D: That Is the Question

This case study demonstrates the benefit of implementing a small 2D domain within an existing 1D InfoWorks ICM model to optimize the size and location of a planned storage facility and reduce overland flooding in a dense suburban neighborhood in the City of Toronto. Recent flooding imagery captured in 2018 and 2020 showed significant flooding in Woodborough Park and visible damage to facilities. The project team planned and designed drainage and storage mitigations by building a small-scale 2D surface model of the park and surrounding catchment area (39 hectares) within the larger 1D InfoWorks ICM model being used to plan and design the Fairbank Storm Trunk Sewer System Project. This approach enabled the designers to optimize the size of the storage facility and realize a 35% reduction in construction costs. We’ll present the approach used to develop the model, and there will be a discussion on what considerations should be given before adopting this approach to ensure the maximum benefit to the project.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Building Catchment Models in InfoWorks ICM with Speed

Kimley-Horn has exemplified efficiency in model building by using tools such as Ruby scripts and SQL queries, particularly for larger-scale, system-wide, sanitary sewer models. The Ruby scripts introduced modifications to the inference tool, enabling the adjustment of pipe slopes between two defined points. This innovative feature was developed by partnering with Autodesk to set minimum slopes based on pipe diameter, offering precision and streamlined workflows for complex engineering tasks. By using these customized scripts, Kimley-Horn significantly improved the speed and accuracy of its modeling process. Additionally, SQL queries enhanced the ability to quickly assess pump performance. This involved summarizing results and pinpointing capacity limitations with respect to specific level-of-service parameters. By automating the identification of pump outcomes, the SQL tool helped optimize data analysis and project execution.

Industry Talk / San Diego 2024

Refining FEMA Flood-Risk Maps Using Appropriate Technology: A Case Study of Brookings, South Dakota

In updating the Master Drainage Plan for Brookings, South Dakota, ISG faced challenges reconciling flood risk maps with community experiences. Despite a doubling of the flood-risk area, doubts arose due to discrepancies with historical records and incomplete evaluations of existing flood-reduction efforts. Using InfoWorks ICM software, ISG employed advanced modeling techniques to generate a more accurate flood map, enabling prioritization of mitigation projects. Stakeholder engagement ensured realistic modeling, leading to actionable results and strategies for water quality improvement. This approach underscores the importance of informed modeling in building resilient communities amid climate change uncertainties.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Rethinking Wet Weather Modeling: Applying GIM Hydrology to Sanitary Sewer Systems for Long-Term Infiltration

The groundwater infiltration model (GIM) has traditionally been reserved for combined sewer systems—but prolonged wet weather response in separated sanitary systems demands a new approach. This presentation will explore how the Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) and its consultants redefined modeling practices by applying GIM to better simulate multi-week infiltration events. Historically considered unsuitable for sanitary systems, GIM proved essential for capturing peak flows and volumes critical to treatment-plant sizing, storage planning, and operational strategy. As the design support needs of engineers and managers evolve, TRA’s hydraulic modeling practices have adapted, expanding run durations and improving calibration methodologies. This case study challenges the status quo and sets a new standard for how InfoWorks ICM software’s hydrology can be used to meet real-world operational demands.

45p

Instructional Demo / Las Vegas 2026

Data-Driven Water Utilities: BIM-GIS Validation and Digital Twins at Gruppo CAP

Inconsistent data across the water lifecycle hinders operational resilience. This session will present the technical framework developed for Gruppo CAP (Milan) to bridge this gap using Autodesk Forma as a unified cloud environment. Starting from scan-to-BIM modeling of a water plant, we'll detail a custom validation engine built on Autodesk Platform Services that automates model checking against asset information requirements (AIR) standards via specialized scripts. We'll explore how validated BIM data flows into Esri Utility Network to fuel InfoWorks ICM solutions for advanced hydraulic modeling. You'll evaluate how this scalable architecture, in a large-scale utility, uses Power BI to transform data into a simulation-ready digital twin for smarter asset management.

21p

53p

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