International Water Association

World Water Congress & Exhibition

Glasgow (UK)

Sunday 4th October 2026 - Thursday 8th October 2026
Glasgow (UK)

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition showcases state-of-the art knowledge and practice. An extensive technical programme of presentations, workshops and posters forms the core of the week-long event. Selected by an expert global Programme Committee and running across multiple parallel sessions, this delivers access to latest advances from right across the sector.  

Built around this, the carefully curated wider programme will feature keynote speakers, plenary panel discussions, technology showcases, dialogues on emerging issues, and leadership forums, as well as integrated trade exhibition. This ensures the event delivers impact and value for all participants. The full programme for the 2026 edition is brought together under the theme of Water action – the path to resilience and prosperity. 

Some of the topics set to be on the technical programme:

  • Circular economy approaches, resource recovery and reuse
  • PFAS and other water quality challenges
  • Net-zero and carbon neutral urban water services
  • Wastewater surveillance
  • The role of digital technologies (AI, IoT)
  • Antimicrobial resistance
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Decentralised water and sanitation treatment solutions
  • Water quality monitoring and early warning systems
  • Resilience planning across the water cycle
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