Water, Sanitation, and innovation – pathways to progress and a resilient future
The International Water Association (IWA), together with co-organiser Asian Institute of Technology, is proud to announce that the 2025 IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 8-12 December 2025.
The eighth edition of this leading biennial event will once again bring together a global audience of practitioners, utility managers, researchers, experts, government officials, technology providers, consultants, NGO representatives, and media. More than 3000 water professionals drawn from over 80 countries are expected to attend. The event offers a unique opportunity to profile your organisation and showcase your technologies, solutions, and expertise.
Huge investments are being directed towards water and sanitation infrastructure, particularly in the Global South and especially in the Asia region. The IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition will encourage participants to share knowledge on innovations in science and practice, highlighting the opportunities of securing new and effective solutions in water and sanitation policy, technology, and management. Bangkok, the vibrant heart of Thailand, provides an ideal location for hosting a global event with an emphasis on regional developments and opportunities.
Focus
Staged at the outstanding Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the 2025 edition builds on the resounding success of the 2023 edition held in Kigali, Rwanda. It will once again feature a rich and engaging programme including keynotes, plenary sessions, technical sessions, workshops, forums, business forums, technical tours, and a global exhibition.
The 2025 edition will take place under the theme ‘Water, sanitation, and innovation – pathways to progress and a resilient future’. Key topics will include:
- Intermittent water supply and achieving 24/7 service
- Circular economy approaches, and resource recovery and reuse
- Climate-resilient water and sanitation systems
- Data-driven decision-making in water management
- Integrated urban drainage systems for flood risk reduction
- Low-cost, decentralised and inclusive approaches
- Nature-based solutions in supply, sanitation, and stormwater management
- Partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration in water management
- Digital technologies in water and sanitation systems
- Water quality monitoring and early monitoring systems
These topics will be brought together under the following thematic tracks:
- Ensure Safe Drinking Water: Innovative approaches for treatment and supply
- Advancing Wastewater Treatment and Sanitation Services: Sustainable solutions for all
- Smart Water Management: Integrated approaches for effective water management and planning
- Enhancing Utility Management and Operations for Sustainable Growth
- Strengthening Governance and Financial Systems for Long- Term Development
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For more information: https://waterdevelopmentcongress.org/
