[JANUARY 2026] Ever wonder how engineers used to tackle hydraulic calculations before software? It involved charts, tables, and even slide rules. Thankfully, things have changed.

In this session, we will take a quick journey through the evolution of hydraulic modeling, from the fundamentals like Continuity Equations (mass conservation), Energy/Bernoulli (head, pressure, velocity), Momentum (forces in motion), and the Saint-Venant equations (unsteady open-channel flow) to the powerful tools you use today. These principles still drive modern workflows for water networks, stormwater, and flood analysis, but now, solutions like Bentley's OpenFlows make it faster, easier, and far more accurate.

Whether you are new to modeling or looking to sharpen your skills, you will see how OpenFlows takes the heavy lifting off your plate.

We will wrap up with a live Q&A, so bring your toughest questions.