Driving Strategic Transformation & Resilience Across Global Water Systems

The World Water-Tech Innovation Summit is the leading global platform for water leaders, investors, and innovators committed to building a more resilient water future, as the sector enters a new era of intelligence and transformation.

Celebrating its 15th year, the summit returns to London on February 24-25, 2026, to bring together decision-makers across utilities, regulators, engineering firms, investors, big tech and technology providers, industrial water users, and start-ups from around the world. Together, they’ll explore innovation pipelines, forge partnerships, and unlock value in the water sector.

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As climate pressures intensify, regulatory reform accelerates, and AI reshapes operational possibilities, the global water sector stands at a pivotal moment. The convergence of urgent challenges and enabling technologies demands bold transformation, calling on the industry to rethink long-term sustainability, adapt business models, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Senior leaders across the watershed and industry will focus on the imperative to keep pace with digital transformation and the opportunities it unlocks. From driving value through smarter, more adaptive systems to accelerating the transition toward net zero, they’ll explore how predictive and circular technologies can achieve commercial traction, how regulatory frameworks can support innovation, and how these shifts can collectively shape a more water-secure future.

Alongside high-impact main stage sessions, the summit brings back the dynamic breakout sessions and a full exhibition with start-up and scale-up innovation. Complementing the programme is a full schedule of 1-1 meetings and networking breaks, designed to enable technology discovery, spark strategic partnerships, and drive real business outcomes.

Who Will You Meet?

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Advisory Board 

Our Advisory Board includes senior executives from leading companies in water and investment. They ensure our agenda tackles real industry challenges and creates genuine value for attendees.

 

Key Themes

Water-Energy-Climate

Water-Energy-Climate: Advancing water stewardship through industry collaboration

Decarbonising Water

Decarbonising Water: Quantifying progress towards net-zero for the water industry

Storm & Wastewater Management

Storm & Wastewater Management: Optimising predictive modelling and infrastructure

PFAs and Contaminants

PFAs and Contaminants: Aligning policy and innovation to fight water pollutants

Future-Proofing Infrastructure

Future-Proofing Infrastructure: Integrating nature-based solutions in asset management

Unlocking Investment

Unlocking Investment: Attracting climate-tech and public-private capital to water

Overcoming Scarcity

Overcoming Scarcity: Scaling up solutions to combat droughts and water shortage

AI-Driven Performance

AI-Driven Performance: Building trust and competitive advantage with AI solutions

Supporting Start-Ups and SMEs

Supporting Start-Ups and SMEs: Facilitating a path-to-market beyond pilot stage

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