Events

Water Project Europe – From Alternative Water to Circular Solutions

Brussels, Belgium

We bring these five projects together under the Water Projects Europe event to tell a single story: how pioneering demonstrations and systemic strategies can converge to accelerate the transition towards a Water-Smart Society and Economy and align to the goals of the EU Water . This is not only about technologies and pilots but about weaving them…
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IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025

Bangkok, Thailand

The Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from 8-12 December 2025. It builds on the resounding success of the 2023 edition in Kigali, Rwanda, which was a landmark event for water, sanitation, and climate resilience in low- and middle-income countries. Attracting nearly 2,700 participants from 85 countries, the…
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IWA Biofilms Reactors Conference

Orange Beach, Alabama (USA)

The International Water Association (IWA) has hosted 25 specialty conferences pertaining to biofilms since 1989; 11 of them were focused on biofilm reactors. Biofilm Reactor Technology and Design 2010, which was co-organized by IWA and the Water Environment Federation, was the most recent of these conferences to take place in the U.S.A. After 16 years,…
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IWA Water Loss 2026

Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Waterloss 2026 will provide an unparalleled platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and driving forward the global agenda for sustainable water management. With the increasing challenges posed by climate change, population growth, and aging infrastructure, the need for effective water loss reduction strategies has never been more critical. This conference will feature a range of…
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IFAT Munich 2026

Munich, Germany

The world's leading trade fair for environmental technologies is the most important meeting place for the industry. Here you can successfully present your strategies and new solutions from the fields of water, wastewater, waste and raw materials management. So that in future even more resources can be preserved in intelligent cycles in the long term…
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Nutrient Removal and Recovery 2026

Delft, The Netherlands

The city of Delft welcomes the 2026 Nutrient Removal and Recovery (NRR) Conference, a flagship event of the International Water Association (IWA). Home to Antonie van Leeuwenhoek and the renowned Delft School of Microbiology, Delft has long been at the forefront of bio-inspired innovations in the global water sector. Building on almost 40 years of…
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Global Water Summit 2026

Madrid, Spain

The Global Water Summit is returning to Madrid for 2026, hosted at the Madrid Marriott Auditorium. With visits to local sites and a dinner at a nearby estate, we're looking forward to exploring the heart of Spain. Register to join us at the water industry's most anticipated event and explore this year's stylish venue.

11th International Conference on Sewer Processes and Networks (SPN)

Trondheim, Norway

The International Conference on Sewer Processes and Networks (SPN) is held every 3rd year by the Sewer Systems and Processes Working Group under the IWA specialist group on Urban Drainage (Joint IAHR/IWA). The last of these conferences, the SPN 8, SPN 9 and SPN 10, were held at TU Delft in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, at…
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10th International Conference on Flood Management

London, Ontario, Canada

On 22-26nd of May 2026 the 10th International Conference on Flood Management will take place in London, Ontario, Canada. The ICFM conferences are an international platform to present new developments and exchange knowledge about flood management. It takes place every 3 years and was held in the EU in 2000 (Kassel, Germany) and 2005 (Nijmegen,…
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20th IWA Leading Edge Conference

Houston, Texas, USA

The IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies is designed to be the place for sharing the latest insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices will shape the major transformation in water management that is underway.

19th IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion: Fueling Sustainability

Valencia, Spain

IWA AD19 aspires to bring together a diverse community of academics, scientists, engineers, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and representatives from both the public and private sectors. This event offers a unique opportunity to exchange insights, share research, foster collaboration, and inspire new ideas. We hope that the conference will contribute meaningfully to shaping the future roadmap…
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Water in Industry 2026

Delft, The Netherlands

WIN2026 The efficient management of industrial waters plays an essential role in the sustainable development of economics and the effective protection of natural environment, which is faced with the various technological challenges, such as the high levels of hazardous organics and salinity, the broad flux loading, the extensive inputs of energy and materials, etc.