Events

Novatech 2026 is an international conference focused on integrated and sustainable urban water management and planning. The event brings together scientific research, technical innovation, and practical experience to address challenges such as stormwater management, pollution, flooding, and climate adaptation in cities. The programme includes plenaries, interactive sessions, specialized workshops, and...

Water Market Europe 2026 is a flagship water sector event focused on digital transformation, specifically exploring the role of digital twins and artificial intelligence (AI) in reshaping water management and services. The programme will highlight practical applications, market readiness, and opportunities to scale up digital solutions for improved efficiency, resilience,...

The 10th Anniversary International Congress & Exhibition: Hydropower Central Asia and Caspian 2026 is a major industry forum and trade exhibition dedicated to the hydropower sector in the Central Asia and Caspian region. The event provides a platform for technical exchange, investment dialogue, commercial showcases, and strategic discussions on the...

An international scientific conference focused on the wide-ranging impacts of climate extremes on human, societal, and natural systems. The event fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration to advance integrated approaches for understanding, managing, and adapting to climate-related impacts globally. Organised by the Swedish Centre for Impacts of Climate Extremes (climes) and...

A week-long series of interconnected events — Mission Ocean and Waters Forum and European Ocean Days — focused on shaping future EU policies and actions for oceans and waters. The programme includes forums, dialogues, innovation and investment days, stakeholder debates, matchmaking sessions, and science-policy seminars, covering topics such as ocean...

An online webinar focused on how cities in Europe are tackling groundwater and soil challenges caused by climate change. The session shares practical strategies, experiences, and approaches to strengthen climate resilience in urban areas. Organised by the Climate Alliance in cooperation with the Soil Alliance, and presented as part of...

The 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD 13) is the region’s premier intergovernmental platform for follow-up and review of progress on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Forum brings together government representatives, United Nations system bodies, international organisations, civil society, and other stakeholders to share...

An expert online webinar on how to measure and demonstrate the biodiversity benefits of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in urban water and stormwater management. The session will present practical approaches, standards, and real-life examples showing how biodiversity monitoring can be implemented and how NbS can improve biodiversity outcomes in cities. Organised...

IFAT Munich 2026 is the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, showcasing cutting-edge solutions across water, wastewater, waste and raw materials management, and the circular economy. It features exhibitions, live demonstrations, expert forums, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and innovators. Organised by Messe München GmbH, IFAT Munich attracts...

The WE-ACT Cooperation Week is a week-long technical collaboration and capacity-building event focused on climate-resilient water governance and decision-support methods for transboundary river basins. The programme features practical workshops, hands-on training, and expert sessions on hydrological monitoring, climate-impact modelling, water allocation analysis, and decision-support tools. The activities bring together scientific...

Prof. Ted Grantham University of California, Berkeley California has one of the largest systems in the world for moving water where and when it is needed. Agriculture, towns and cities, and the environment all depend on water, but some water users have more reliable access to water than others. How...

The conference will include: Opening plenary session with keynote addresses by national and international experts. Technical sessions on glacier monitoring, snow cover analysis, and glacial hazards. Special session on glacier-related data platforms and digital tools (e.g. MODSNOW, WGMS). Sessions featuring insights from Hydro4U, Nexus Policy Innovations, the World Bank Drought...

Climate change is increasing the risk of Natech events (natural hazards triggering technological accidents), especially in regions with aging or vulnerable industrial infrastructure. Strengthening cooperation and preparedness across Central Asia is critical for protecting water resources, preventing disasters, and building a more climate-resilient future. This two-day workshop brings together national...

Join the vgbe/VÖU Expert Event “River Management and Ecology 2025” and explore various topics in river management and ecology, while connecting with experts to exchange insights, share knowledge, and explore best practices. Key sessions include: Current international and regional research, including river ecohydraulics; Updates on ongoing research projects; European legislative...

Date: 25.03.2025Time: 12:00 PM CETRegistration: HERE Full AGENDA: HERE Explore the important role of women in achieving sustainable water management and gender equality within the sector. This year's session will feature insights from leading female experts working in the water sector, discuss gender strategies and challenges, and present strategic solutions...

The European Water Technology Week 2024 is an event at the forefront of water technology innovation. It encompasses a three-day congress, including the annual Wetsus Congress, which blends science and business through plenary and parallel sessions. The event aims to engage experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs in sharing insights, strategies, and...

CWiW and the Valuing Water Initiative are organizing a panel discussion about how values around gender impact decision-making on water services and resources. The focus of the webinar will be on the importance of incorporating gender values in decision-making on water. We will explore gender-equity values (valuing gender equity) and...

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2024 will convene a diverse array of stakeholders across the water sector and adjacent fields. This event unites key groups from urban water management, infrastructure, and services, alongside industry leaders, agricultural experts, architects, urban planners, soil and groundwater scientists, hydrologists, social researchers, ICT...

The Young Scientist School (YSS) is a program that focuses on climate change and water resources in Uzbekistan. Esteemed lecturers from leading institutions, including Humboldt University of Berlin, TIIAME National Research University, National University of Uzbekistan, as well as renowned research centres such as the German Research Centre for Geosciences...

The 7th International Congress on Water, Waste and Energy Management (WWEM-24) is organized by academics and researchers belonging to different scientific areas of Universidad de Granada, Universidad de Jaén, Universidade of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Universidad de Extremadura, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Universita of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Hunan Agricultural University of China, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Polytechnique Institute...

Water Innovation Europe aims to shape the European water-related future by offering new perspectives and insights from high-level EU decision-makers and experts in the water sector and bringing forward the latest updates and trends on new water technologies and innovations.  

The Third High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018-2028 will be held from 10 to 13 June 2024 in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan within the framework of the Dushanbe Water Process. The main objective of the Third Dushanbe Water Action Decade Conference is...

Intermittency in Headwater Streams – Challenges and Opportunities from an Interdisciplinary Perspective The conference focused on exploring the complexities of streamflow intermittency and its ecological implications, particularly in headwater streams. The conference aims to address the uncertainties surrounding the effects of global changes on streamflow patterns, emphasizing the need for...

This edition of the annual conference will debate what is needed to make the EU more water resilient, today and tomorrow.  At the conference, guest speakers will discuss topics such as: fostering a water smart economy within the EU addressing the challenges of restoring and safeguarding the disrupted water cycle...

World's Leading Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Waste and Raw Materials Management. IFAT Munich is a solution platform, networking event and knowledge hub. It brings together the most important international industry representatives from politics, business and science. And it offers exciting ideas and innovative solutions for industrial and municipal challenges....

Two major events are on the horizon in Tashkent, both of which will have a significant impact on the future of Central Asian water resource management. The first event is the Stakeholder Workshop: Water Resources in Central-Asia under a changing climate on April 22nd at the Radisson Blu Tashkent Hotel....

Supporting exchanges of lessons learned, good practices and practical tools The overall objective of the workshop is to increase capacity, support exchange of information and good practices, and promote the Handbook on transboundary water allocation under the framework of the Water Convention. It will do so by increasing understanding and...

The General Assembly 2024 of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) is held at the Austria Center Vienna (ACV) in Vienna, Austria and online, from 14–19 April 2024. The assembly is open to the scientists of all nations. The congress centre is wheelchair accessible. The official language of the conference is English. Simultaneous interpretation is not...

The iAMP-Hydro Co-Development Workshop is a collaborative event open to all individuals or entities interested in enhancing the resilience and flexibility of future hydropower facilities. It focuses on leveraging various sensor technologies and integrating them to forecast optimal operational strategies for hydropower plants, considering both economic and ecological factors. This...

The 2024 report describes how developing and maintaining a secure and equitable water future underpins prosperity and peace for all and how poverty and inequality, social tensions, and conflict can amplify water insecurity. It calls attention to the complex and interlinked relationships between sustainable water management, prosperity and peace, describing...

📅 Date: March 8th, 2024 Are you eager to explore the transformative capabilities of on-the-fly calculations for spatial data? Join our upcoming online course on March 8th, 2024, where we will delve into the perks and possibilities of advanced spatial technology. The primary objective of this course is to provide...

Over 400 water utilities, regulators, engineering companies, IT giants, start-ups, and investors will be present at this two-day event to discuss ways to increase energy efficiency and climate resilience. The World Water-Tech Innovation Summit, has established its place as a yearly gathering spot and innovation accelerator in London. To address...

We're pleased to bring to you the WE-ACT webinar on "Empowering Women in the Water Sector," coinciding with the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This event is a cornerstone of our project, showcasing the vital role of women in advancing water sector innovation and sustainability. What's on...

This event is the second part of the hydrological part of the summer school. The course will take place online on 12.12.2023, starting at 13:00h Bishkek local time (UTC +6). The event aims to foster collaboration and networking, provide network opportunities for potential new young researchers, and build expertise with...

After ten years of work on the theme of cross-sectoral cooperation under the Water Convention, the Task Force on Water Food Energy Ecosystems Nexus is holding its eighth meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to review the work completed to date, talk about upcoming projects included in the Water...

The Central Asia Data Workshop, organized by The International Centre for Water Resources and Global Change (ICWRGC), UNESCO Regional Office in Kazakhstan, and the German-Kazakh University, took place on October 17-18, 2023. Held as part of the GreenCentralAsia initiative, supported by the EU and the Government of Germany, the event...

9th edition of the Science Summit around the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) on 12-29 September 2023 by ISC and its partners. The role and contribution of science to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will be the Summit's core focus. The goal is to...

This event aims to put together numerous stakeholders from different sectors with the goal to discuss the project's main goals and facilitate their achievement. In order to interact, better understand, and showcase their completed and upcoming activities, all consortium partners will be present at this event.

World Water Week is a leading conference that assembles experts, policymakers, and practitioners to address pressing water-related challenges. Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), the week-long event fosters dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration to find sustainable solutions for water management, access to clean water, and sanitation. With a...

Space Technology Conference brought together the national space agencies from across Central Eurasia and the international space community to discuss investment in space technology for the sustainable socioeconomic development of the region. WE-ACT Partner International Water Management Institute (IWMI) attended STC 2023 and demonstrated its commitment to the advancement of...

The EGU General Assembly is a significant conference that brought together geoscientists from all over the world, covering all disciplines of Earth, planetary, and space sciences. It provided a great forum where scientists, including early career researchers, showcased their work and exchanged ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience....

The workshop brought together key stakeholders, including BWO Syrdarya Provincial branch managers, 3 Basins Irrigation System Authorities, and experts from SIC-ICWC and IWMI in Tashkent. With over 45 participants, this event was a game-changing forum for capacity building, stakeholder needs analysis, and the exchange of knowledge and ideas.