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The global event for water sector professionals
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the global event for water and allied professionals covering the full water cycle. As the flagship biennial platform convened by the International Water Association, it brings together thought-leaders, decision makers, leading researchers and business representatives from within and outside of the water sector to exchange insights on solutions to shape our water future.
Following the huge success of the 2024 edition in Toronto, Canada, the 2026 edition – the 15th in the series – will be staged in Glasgow, UK, and is expected to draw some 10,000 participants from around the world.
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition showcases state-of-the art knowledge and practice. An extensive programme of technical presentations, workshops and posters forms the core of the week-long event. Selected by an expert global Programme Committee and running across multiple parallel sessions, this delivers access to latest advances from right across the sector. Built around this, a carefully curated wider programme featuring keynote speakers, plenary panel discussions, technology showcases, dialogues on emerging issues, and leadership forums, as well as integrated trade exhibition, ensures the event delivers impact and value for all participants.
The event brings together a worldwide audience of utility and industry practitioners, experts, academics, government officials, NGO representatives, technology and service providers, consultants, media and others. Participation spans not only water professionals but engages industry, agriculture, architects and urban planners, hydrologists and soil and groundwater experts, social sciences, ICT-sector, the financial sector and others.
While a global event, each edition of the World Water Congress & Exhibition provides ready access to local and regional expertise. With comprehensive support and participation from across the UK water sector, the Glasgow edition will provide a unique opportunity to make contacts and exchange insights as the UK sector showcases itself to the world.
IWA membership – get the most from your participation
Membership of the International Water Association gives you access to an outstanding global network – with benefits including discounts on IWA event delegate fees and use of the IWA Connect Plus membership platform.
Stay connected as an IWA member before, during and after the Congress to showcase, discuss and contribute to the leading global network for water professionals. See member benefits and learn more at https://iwa-network.org/join/
