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Sponsorship opportunities are now available
Sponsorship opportunities for the WDCE 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, are now available. Please check the Sponsorship-Exhibitor brochure for further details! For more information, please contact Kizito Masinde.
Key Partners
Principal Strategic Partner
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
ADB is working to improve water security and resilience in the region by supporting inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and well-governed services delivery and resource management. ADB supports its developing member countries in achieving water-related Sustainable Development Goals, including resilience to climate change, access to basic water and sanitation, increased food security, rural revitalisation, gender equality, improved health, and a better environment.
Strategic Partner
The Water Research Commission (WRC) provides South Africa with applied knowledge and water-related innovations by continuously transforming national needs into research ideas and translating research outcomes into practical solutions. Through the dissemination of knowledge, technologies, and products to end-users, the WRC bridges the gap between research and implementation. By supporting water innovation and its commercialisation, where appropriate, the WRC enhances the country’s socio-economic and environmental well-being. Its core strategic role is to remain relevant, responsive, and effective in both funding research and ensuring that the knowledge generated is transferred, adopted, and utilised for sustainable water management.
Strategic Partner
2025 Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Qingdao, China, Comcore is a premier global digital energy technology company. Specialising in Smart Metering, Smart Power Equipment, and Renewable Energy, Comcore delivers integrated solutions across Digital Energy Metering, Smart Power Distribution, Renewable Energy Storage & Charging, Smart Micro-grids, and Comprehensive Energy Management Solutions.
Guided by its strategy of globalisation, digitalisation, and low carbonisation, Comcore is committed to continuous innovation, high-quality product development, and fostering international energy collaborations.
Comcore invests heavily in R&D, boasting a team of 600+ professionals and operating research centers in Hangzhou, Qingdao, Xi’an, Shenzhen, and Germany. Its laboratories hold CNAS certification, with products meeting rigorous certifications such as CPA, MID, KEMA, and various national approvals from EU, UK, South America, South Africa, Singapore, Turkey, Indonesia, and beyond. Recognised as a National Enterprise Technology Center, and National Green Factory, Comcore is a frontrunner in innovation and sustainability.
Gold Sponsor
Zhongyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise, a state-controlled listed company in China. Our business covers sewage treatment, sludge treatment, reclaimed water utilisation, water supply and heating, environmental protection equipment manufacturing, photovoltaic power generation, and ecological remediation. Our operations span over 40 cities and regions across China, achieving a development pattern of deepening roots in the Central Plains region, expanding nationwide, and moving forward to the global stage.
Welcome Reception Sponsor
Established in 1987, ANGEL is a global leader in water purification and the earliest and largest professional company in China dedicated to R&D, manufacturing, and sales of drinking water equipment. With a presence in 65 countries, ANGEL delivers safety, health, and style in water consumption. Its portfolio includes water purifiers, dispensers, and whole-house filtration systems for residential, commercial, food service, education, and healthcare applications. As healthy lifestyles continue to evolve, ANGEL remains committed to advancing water purification technologies, ensuring pure, reliable, and accessible water worldwide.
Mobile App Sponsor
Ming Hing Waterworks Engineering Co., Ltd. is one of Hong Kong’s largest and most reputable civil and waterworks contractors. Specialising in main laying, repair, and rehabilitation, MH excels in constructing and maintaining essential waterworks facilities, including water treatment works, reservoirs, and water tanks. With a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and robotics, MH leverages advanced technologies to boost efficiency and sustainability, delivering reliable solutions that propel Hong Kong’s infrastructure development and water management excellence.
Supporting Organisation
Established in 2004, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organisation) or TCEB – the government agency under the supervision of the Prime Minister – has been assigned a role to promote, support and develop the business events industry – corporate meetings, incentive trips, conventions, exhibitions, mega events and world festivals. Serving as a strategic partner, TCEB helps deliver creative ideas and solutions to bring success and fulfil the requirements of business events. The overarching goal is to drive Thailand to become a global MICE and mega events destination that can drive the country’s strategic industries and national economy.
Partner Organisations
The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is a state enterprise under the Ministry of Interior, responsible for distributing reliable, safe, and affordable electricity across Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan. Beyond power supply, MEA also engages in related businesses to meet customer needs while prioritising social and environmental responsibility and supporting the country’s economic development.
The Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA), a state enterprise under the Ministry of Interior since 16 August 1967, procures raw water, produces, delivers, and distributes water in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan, and runs other businesses related or beneficial to waterworks operations.
Strengthening Energy Foundations, Expanding Sustainable Growth. A leading energy conglomerate in the Asia-Pacific region, operating across 11 countries in Refinery and Marketing, Clean Power, Bio-Based Products, and Natural Resources. We strengthen energy security and drive low-carbon growth—ensuring resilience, balance, and sustainability for future generations.
Target audience
The key target audience for the exhibition are the congress delegates, water professionals from across the full water cycle from more than 90 countries worldwide. In addition to the congress delegates, the exhibition will attract local, regional and international trade visitors. IWA expects over 3,500 participants from the global water sector.
