IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the leading global event for water sector professionals, bringing together thought-leaders, decision-makers, researchers, utility experts, technology providers, and policy actors to share the latest knowledge, innovations, and solutions across the full water cycle. The Congress features a comprehensive technical programme of presentations, workshops, posters, keynote sessions, and panel discussions, alongside a large integrated trade exhibition for showcasing cutting-edge water technologies and services.

Organised by the International Water Association (IWA), this flagship biennial event attracts thousands of water professionals from around the world — including utility leaders, academics, government and NGO representatives, consultants, and private-sector innovators — to network, exchange insights, and foster partnerships.

The Congress serves as a global platform for advancing sustainable water management and tackling critical water challenges such as climate resilience, resource recovery, sanitation, water quality, urban water systems, and integrated planning. It drives knowledge exchange, highlights innovation, and supports collaboration across sectors to shape the future of water science, policy, and practice.

📅 4–8 October 2026
📍 Scottish Event Campus (SEC), Glasgow, United Kingdom
The event week includes technical sessions and exhibitions open to trade visitors from 5–8 October.