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IWA Water Safety Conference & Exhibition 2026

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board is proud to invite you to the 2026 IWA International Water Safety Conference and Exhibition (IWA–WSCE), to be held in Ratmalana, Sri Lanka, following the resounding success of the 2024 conference in Toronto, Canada.

Programme Detail

Dates
23 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2026

Sri Lanka

Ratmalana

Description

This prestigious event will convene leading global experts from academia, industry, government, regulatory bodies, and international organizations to share, exchange, and critically explore cutting-edge research and practical solutions in water safety. Key focus areas will include:

  • Water Safety Plans (WSPs)
  • Climate-Resilient Water Safety Planning
  • Auditing of Water Safety Plans
  • Sanitary Safety Plans
  • Challenges in Drinking Water Regulations
  • Emergency and Incident Management
  • Innovations in Water and Sanitation Systems
  • Sustainable Water Quality Monitoring

The conference aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders committed to delivering safe and sustainable drinking water.

Since the formation of the IWA Water Safety Planning Specialist Group (SG), one of our core missions has been to sustain and grow this important series of conferences. We are honored to be part of the organization and promotion of this global event.

We warmly welcome your participation and encourage you to join us in Ratmalana for vibrant discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange with professionals from around the world.

As the globally recognized best practice for ensuring the safety and reliability of drinking water supplies, Water Safety Plans (WSPs) play a vital role in protecting public health. In these uncertain times, sharing experiences and lessons learned is more crucial than ever. The 2026 IWA–WSCE will place special emphasis on recent advancements and innovations in water safety planning.

We look forward to your presence at this landmark event

Themes

  • Sustainable Water Quality Monitoring

Programme Committee

D.V. MedawattaAddl. GM - CAM, NWSDBSri Lanka
Rui SanchoCo-chairPortugal
Philip de SouzaATOM ConsultingAustralia
Asoka JayaratneYarra Valley WateAustralia
Prof. Thomas PattersonCharmers UniversitySweden
Temple OraekiWASHNigeria
Rory Moses McKeownWHO ConsultantIreland
Prof. J. M. A. ManatungaUniversity of MoratuwaSri Lanka
Prof. Nadeeshani NanayakkaraUniversity of PeradeniyaSri Lanka
Prof. G.G Tushara ChamindaUniversity of RuhunaSri Lanka
Prof. WeiChinese Academy of SciencesChina
Dr. S. K. Weragoda. PhDWSP, NWSDBSri Lanka
Dr. Madhubhashini Makehelwala, PhDChina Sri Lanka Joint Research and Demonstration Center for Water TechnologySri Lanka
Eng. Dhanesh GunatillekeWater Reclamation SpecialistSri Lanka
Eng. D. S. D. JayasiriwardhanaUNDP/ Snr. WSP Auditor (IESL)Sri Lanka
Eng. D M B T B DissanayakeCE-WRSri Lanka
Eng. M.T.A. BawaAGM-EWR, NWSDBSri Lanka
Eng. E.P. RajapaksheAGM-R&D, NWSDBSri Lanka
Prof HU ChengzhiDeputy Director of Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CASChina
Dr. Santanu RathDirector of Odisha Urban AcademyIndia
Prof Min YangProfessor, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CASChina
Dr. Nandakumar E.International Center for Clean WaterIndia
Indrajith Udaya KumaraUNICEFSri Lanka
Vajira ThiranagamaNational Water Supply & Drainage BoardSri Lanka
T K N K KumariNational Water Supply & Drainage BoardSri Lanka
Wasantha GunawardhenaNational Water Supply & Drainage BoardSri Lanka

Important Dates / Key Deadlines

  • 15/07/2025 Call for papers open
  • 01/10/2025 Registration opens
  • 15/10/2025 Abstract submission deadline
  • 01/12/2025 Authors’ notification
  • 15/01/2026 Early bird registration deadline
  • 31/01/2026 Authors’ registration deadline