Delegate Guide

Congress Venue

The venue is Scottish Event Campus (SEC)
Address: Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, Scotland, United Kingdom. Click here to view Google Maps.
Website: www.sec.co.uk⁠

Transport from Glasgow International Airport (GLA):

By Bus:
Take the Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 from the airport to Glasgow city centre (e.g., Buchanan Bus Station or near Central/Queen Street). The journey takes about 15-25 minutes.
More info: www.glasgowairport.com

By Taxi/Rideshare:
Taxis are available at the Arrivals level of the airport. Ride-sharing services like Uber are also available.

By Car:
The SEC is well connected via the M8 motorway. Parking is available at SEC and nearby hotels.

From Glasgow Central Station (if arriving by train from other parts of the UK):
SEC Glasgow has an on-site train station, offering easy access to the city centre in just 5 minutes. Alternatively, it is approximately 10-15 minutes by taxi or 15-20 minutes via public transport (subway or bus).

The registration area is in Hall 5, from Entrance 5A or 5B at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC)

• On arrival, please proceed to the ‘Delegate Badge Collection’ area and scan the QR code on your event ticket at one of the self-check-in kiosks to check in and collect your badge.
• Your QR code has been sent to you in a separate email.
• Our onsite team will be available to guide you through the check-in and badge collection process.
• Your delegate badge is required for access throughout the Congress. Please keep it safe and remember to bring it with you each day.
• In line with our sustainability commitments, replacement badges will not be reprinted unless there is a printing or quality issue.

Registration opening hours

Please note that onsite new registrations can only be made with an immediate payment via credit card. No cash, cheques, or bank transfers will be permitted for onsite registrations.

To access the app, search for “CrowdComms Summit” on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.  

• Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/crowdcomms-summit/id6444855975   
• Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crowdcomms.summit&hl=en_GB 

You can also download the app by scanning the QR Code.  

Once installed, open the app and enter the code wwce2026, then sign in with the email address you used to register for the Congress and create a password when prompted.  

A web version of the congress app is also available at: https://wwce2026-f80f3.apps.crowdcomms.com/wwce2026/login

Please make sure you use the same email address as your Congress registration, as this is how the app matches your login to your delegate profile

Get your morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon coffee at one of the catering stations, which are conveniently located throughout the Exhibition Hall 4.

Delegates with special dietary requirements will be advised to head towards the catering station which has the Allergen pop up banners and signs next to them, you will be able to pick up your lunch by advising the member of staff your name and allergen which was provided in advance.

Please ensure you present your delegate badge to catering staff onsite.

Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony will take place on Sunday 4 October, at 16:00 – 18:00 in the Clyde Auditorium at the SEC building.

Welcome Reception
The Welcome Reception will take place immediately after the Opening Ceremony, on Sunday 4 October, at 18:00 – 20:00 in Exhibition Hall 4 at SEC building. The Welcome Reception is sponsored by RSE.

A Guide for Presenters 
A guide containing further information for oral presenters, poster pitch or poster presenters and workshop organisers has been sent in a separate email. Please check your inbox for full details.

Technical Tours
All Technical Tour pick up and drop off location has been communicated to registered delegates.
Should you require any further assistance, please visit the Technical Tour help desk at the registration area in Hall 5 of the SEC building.

Floor Plans
Venue
Exhibition Floor

WiFI is free for all delegates.

For the latest programme information, download full programme guide: https://worldwatercongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IWA-WWCE-2026-Programme-Guide.pdf 

Planning to use social media while at the conference?

Join the conversation and connect with fellow delegates:
X: https://X.com/IWAHQ
FaceBook: www.facebook.com/internationalwaterassociation
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/international-water-association
Instagram: @iwa_network

Official Hashtags: #WorldWaterCongress #iwacongress

The WWCE26 app includes a social section where you can check in at sessions and share photos throughout the Congress. Whether it is a session highlight, a moment from the exhibition floor, or a connection made over coffee, tag it with #WWCE26 so we can bring the community’s posts together and celebrate the Congress as it happens.

The first aid room is on the main SEC concourse near the east entrance. Delegates can go straight to this room if feeling unwell. The SEC medical team can also attend the location of an unwell delegate if they are too unwell to make their own way to the first aid room.

999: Real Emergencies Only: Call this number for life-threatening emergencies, such as a serious accident, a crime in progress, or a fire.

111: Urgent Medical Advice: If you need medical help fast but it’s not a life-threatening emergency, call 111. You can get advice and be directed to the right care, like an out-of-hours GP or a minor injuries unit