Join your physics community to learn from new research and network at the DFD Annual Meeting.
The 78th Annual APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (DFD) Meeting is one of the largest conferences promoting the advancement and dissemination of physics knowledge in all areas of fluid dynamics. Approximately 3,500 students, postdoctoral researchers, university faculty, and researchers across government and industry from around the world attend to share the latest developments in the field.
Who attends
The meeting welcomes a diverse audience committed to addressing global challenges through fluid dynamics research. Attendees include researchers, academics, industry professionals, and policymakers passionate about exploring the intersection of fluid dynamics with emergent global issues.
How you'll learn
Prepare to enjoy a robust technical program, meaningful networking events, career opportunities, and more:
- Session formats include contributed talks, invited talks, lectures by award and prize winners, mini symposia, focus sessions, technical posters, student posters, and the DFD-Interact sessions
- Networking receptions and events focused on inclusivity, career growth, and building valuable relationships
- An exhibit hall featuring measurement and instrumentation tech, publishers, and employers
Abstract submissions
Physics research abstracts are submitted each year across 40+ topics ranging from biological fluid dynamics to vortex dynamics and flows, from drops to flow instability, and much more. You must be an APS member to submit.
Contributed presentation formats include oral talks, poster presentations, and DFD-Interact sessions.
The call for abstracts is now open through July 25, 2025.
Review the submission guidelines
Explore Houston
APS looks forward to welcoming you to Houston, Texas, on November 23-25, 2025. The event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center, with official room blocks in nearby hotels.
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Acknowledgments
APS is grateful for the time and efforts of the local organizing committee, meeting program chairs, DFD committees, and affiliates who plan and organize the meeting.
Become an APS member
You must be an APS member to submit an abstract and present. APS members benefit from year-round connections to a global network of physicists.
Code of conduct
APS's code of conduct intends to make DFD Meeting a professional and welcoming space for all attendees
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policy
To uphold its values of inclusion and diversity, APS wishes to ensure that the meeting is accessible.
About APS
The American Physical Society advances and diffuses the knowledge of physics through its research journals, scientific meetings, education, outreach, advocacy, and international activities. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and throughout the world.
More information
Sorting categories
Choose from 40+ categories on biological fluid dynamics to vortex flows to drops, and more.
Travel and hotel
Attend the meeting in Houston, Texas, with affordable hotels nearby.