The IWA Water and Development Congress and Exhibition is an agenda-setting meeting of water professionals, both water industry insiders and thought leaders from outside the sector, that addresses global development water challenges. Keynote speakers are the top specialists in their field, they will frame the critical debates facing the water sector; workshops, technical sessions and business forums will showcase the latest science and best practices delivering solutions to the water crisis.
Media Accreditation
We currently invite journalists and media professionals willing to cover the Water and Development Congress & Exhibition (WDCE) to register using the online accreditation form. The WDCE in Kigali, Rwanda (10-14 December 2023) gives you a unique opportunity to interview and connect with high-profile speakers and experts on water and development from around the world.
Applicants will be requested to provide valid credentials in order to receive free media accreditation to access the event. Only applications submitted using an official work email address and/or supporting media credentials will be considered. You can access the form here on the side or click on the button below.
Media Partners
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Media Resources
Graphics, Presentations and Visuals
We invite you to download and use the official WDCE slides, postcards, and visuals through this folder. These resources can be used to promote the Congress and encourage wider international participation. Share them with your colleagues, partners, or network! The official hashtag is #WaterDevelopmentCongress and don’t forget to tag IWA on social media!
Photos
Photos from the IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition are available on our Flickr.
All photos may be downloaded free of charge and without restriction, for non-commercial, editorial use – you must share them with credit to the International Water Association (IWA) and photographers (if available). Photos cover high level panels, seminars, workshops, award ceremonies, and social events, as well as general images of the congress.
Practical Information
Newsletter & Campaigns
Check our past email campaigns about the congress. Highlighting the different component of the Congress & Exhibition to our network. Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates.
Social Media
The IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition has a number of social media channels through which you can connect to help stay abreast of events, updates and virtual discussions on the topics you cover. Connect now to uncover stories and find potential interviewees. Follow @iwahq on Twitter to receive updates in advance and during the week, or connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn. Tweet using #WaterDevelopmentCongress
Services On Site
A fully staffed press room is available for use by accredited journalists. Here, you can receive assistance with interview requests, work in a quiet environment and obtain information on scheduled press events.
Remote Services
Our on-site communications team is happy to facilitate Teams, Skype, TV and Radio interviews with key experts at the IWA Water and Development Congress. All press releases and news coming out of the week will be published on this page.
Media Contacts
Keith Hayward
Marketing & Communications Director
IWA
Tel. +44 7736976177
keith.hayward@iwahq.org
Benedetta Sala
Communications & Advocacy Specialist
IWA
benedetta.sala@iwahq.org