Programme features and highlights

• Addressing intermittent water supply and achieving 24/7 service
• Circular economy approaches in water and sanitation
• Climate smart approaches to water and sanitation
• Climate- Resilient water and sanitation systems
• Data-driven decision-making in water management
• Flood risk assessment and management in urban environments
• Innovations in sanitation for undeserved communities
• Integrated urban drainage systems for flood risk reduction
• Integrated water resources management (IWRM) for sustainable development
• Low-cost and decentralised water and sanitation treatment solutions
• Nature-based solutions in supply, sanitation, and stormwater management
• New technologies for water treatment and supply
• Non-revenue water and leakage management
• Partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration in water management
• Resource recovery and reuse in water and sanitation management
• The role of digital technologies (IoT, AI) in water and sanitation systems
• Water and sanitation safety plans for urban and rural settings
• Water quality monitoring and early monitoring systems

Focus areas

Special Forums

The conference will include a number of special forums, one of which will be on From Land to Sea: Tackling Pollutants, Protecting Health, and Restoring Ecosystems. This forum will explore the sources of pollutants from land and sea, their impacts on human health and marine ecosystems, and identify practical solutions to reduce these threats and promote healthier, more resilient environments.