IWA Water and Development Congress and Exhibition 2025
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The Joint Organising Committee of the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. On behalf of all involved with the event, the committee wishes to express its deepest condolences to the royal family and to the people of Thailand at this time of mourning.
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 2023 Congress featured an engaging programme of 39 technical sessions, 40 workshops, and 5 forums, including the High-Level Summit on Sanitation and the Climate Smart Utilities recognition programme. It will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok.
The 2025 edition is co-hosted by Asian Institute of Technology and has the overall theme of Water, sanitation, and innovation – pathways to progress and a resilient future. The comprehensive programme will be built around five 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.
Additional features and activities will include the Exhibition – a key part of the event – and various forums and special platforms, including a forum ‘From Land to Sea: Tackling Pollutants, Protecting Health, and Restoring Ecosystems’.
Bangkok, the vibrant heart of Thailand, provides the ideal setting for this global water congress. From its urban innovations to the serene beauty of Thailand’s natural landscapes, Bangkok offers the perfect mix of tradition and modernity—mirroring the goals of the Congress to build sustainable, innovative water solutions for the future.
Stay tuned for updates on the full event programme, registration details, and how you can get involved in shaping the future of global water solutions. To know about what to expect read our Kigali Report. Together, we can make a lasting impact on sustainable development.