4 – 8 October 2026 | Glasgow, UK
The International Water Association is pleased to announce that the call for content for the 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is now open! We invite you to submit and share your ideas, research, and expertise at the next edition of this flagship global event to be held in Glasgow, UK. Proposals can be submitted online for papers, workshops, and training offerings.
Following the huge success of the 2024 edition in Toronto, Canada, the 2026 edition – the 15th in the series – will be staged in Glasgow, UK, and is expected to draw some 10,000 participants from around the world. The 2026 edition, themed on ‘Water action – the path to resilience and prosperity’, will deliver an extensive programme giving opportunities to share insights on innovation and solutions across a comprehensive range of critical topics. This all adds up to a unique platform for water professionals to present and exchange their recent findings and insights.
Why participate as a presenter or workshop organiser?
By participating in the 2026 WWCE, you will have the chance to:
- Advance new, inspiring solutions to the world’s water challenges
- Validate and disseminate work by presenting it during a world-class Congress
- Learn and grow professionally through privileged access to the best content, cross-sector knowledge, and diverse experiences
- Expand your network and meet new professional partners by engaging with the leading water experts
Get ready to share your insights
The six thematic tracks for the core technical programme of WWCE 2026 are as follows:
- Water utility management
- Wastewater and resource recovery
- Drinking water and potable reuse
- City-scale planning & operations
- Communities, communication & partnership
- Water resources & large-scale water management
Within these themes, a huge number of topics spanning the sector will be covered – see the Call for Content for the full list of topics available to categorise your activity.
To learn more about the submission options, process and programme topics, please visit the programme page on the event website or download the Call for Content (on the event website). Once you have familiarised yourself with the options, please select the relevant template, available on the website, to prepare your proposal (technical paper, or workshop / training). You should submit your proposal using the relevant link on the event website.
An outstanding opportunity – the wider programme
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is a highlight in the global water event calendar. The technical programme will be part of a carefully curated wider programme featuring keynote speakers, plenary panel discussions, technology showcases, dialogues on emerging issues, and leadership and business forums, as well as integrated trade exhibition. This ensures the event delivers impact and value for all participants.
The 2026 edition of the event will once again provide outstanding opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors to connect a high profile water sector audience. More details coming soon on the event website.