As part of the network every institution hosts a thematic workshop during the three year (April 2009-2012) period of the network. The following workshops took place/are planned:
- University of Colorado, July 2009 (kick-off meeting)
- University of Delaware, December 2009
- Wageningen University, 23 June 2010
- Deltares, 25 June 2010
- George Washington University, 4 November 2010
- COT, 2011
- TNO, 2011