Media room
2026 Releases
Press & Media
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition brings together stakeholders and key contacts within the conventional water sector and beyond. It is one of the premier events in the water sector calendar. Under the WWCE series theme of ‘Shaping our Water Future’, the 2026 edition presents opportunities for innovation and action.
Press and media are strongly encouraged to attend the event as a key platform for connecting with high-level scientists, policymakers, and organisations in the water sector.
Media Accreditation
Media accreditation is now open for the 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition. Our primary focus is on engaging with local media outlets from United Kingdom and Europe, with selected water-focused media partners. We also welcome accreditation requests from relevant media organisations worldwide.
How to Apply:
To apply for media accreditation, please fill out the application form provided on this page. Spaces are limited. We will review all accreditation requests and select those that align most closely with the mission and goals of the International Water Association (IWA) and our event.
Deadline for Applications:
Applications for media accreditation will remain open until 15 September 2026. We encourage interested media representatives to submit their applications at their earliest convenience to ensure consideration.
Practical Information
Newsletter & Campaigns
Check our past email campaigns about IWA’s events and activities. Discover the different components of the Congress & Exhibition and take part in our initiatives. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated!
Social Media
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition has a number of social media channels through which you can connect to help stay abreast of events, updates and virtual discussions on the topics you cover. Connect now to uncover stories and find potential interviewees. Follow @iwahq on X/Twitter to receive updates in advance and during the week, or connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn. Tweet using #WorldWaterCongress
Services On Site
A fully staffed press room is available for use by accredited journalists. Here, you can receive assistance with interview requests, work in a quiet environment and obtain information on scheduled press events.
Remote Services
Our on-site communications team is happy to facilitate Teams, Skype, TV and Radio interviews with key experts at the IWA World Water Congress. All press releases and news coming out of the week will be published on this page.
2026 Media Partners
The Source is the official magazine of the event. It is also the official membership magazine of the International Water Association, providing access to this influential global network of water industry professionals and core target audience of the Congress and Exhibition.
Global Water Intelligence is the leading market data and intelligence provider and events organiser serving the global water industry. Our broad range of products and services equips our stakeholders with the insight and network required to survive and thrive in the world of water.
Media Contacts
Keith Hayward
Marketing & Communications Director
IWA
Tel. +44 7736976177
keith.hayward@iwahq.org
Erin Jordan
Senior Communications Officer
IWA
erin.jordan@iwahq.org