IWA WWCE is coming to Glasgow 4th – 8th October 2026
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IWA WWCE is coming to Glasgow 4th – 8th October 2026 〰️
Looking Forward to seeing you at IWA WWCE in Glasgow 2026
From the 4th - 8th October 2026, Glasgow will host the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition, a flagship event bringing together participants from across the global water sector and beyond.
The event will feature a comprehensive technical programme selected by a global expert committee, with presentations, workshops, and posters showcasing the latest knowledge and innovation. This will be complemented by an exciting host country programme lead by the UK water sector. Keep reading to find out more of what to expect…
The UK Pavilion will be at the heart of the Exhibition in Glasgow with the theme, ‘ Passion for the Water Profession’.
The UK Pavilion
This Congress, our UK Pavilion partners are Adler and Allan, Capgemini, Atkins, George Leslie, Morrison. GHD, Ofwat, Veolia, Skewb, and Stantec. All 16 water companies which serve and operate within the UK will be represented.
With over 10,000 people expected to attend the five-day event, the UK Pavilion offers a prime opportunity to showcase the very best of UK technology, innovation, climate adaptation, and the passion that drives the country’s water industry.
UK Thematic Forums
There will be three thematic forums present at the Congress with the aim of creating a space for debate and tackling controversial issues. These forums align with the Congress’s overall themes and include the following:
NATURE AND ADAPTION
VALUING RESOURCES
ONE HEALTH
Find out more detail on key topics of each forum and if they’ll be relevant to your industry here
The UK Summit
The Glasgow 2026 Congress offers a pivotal moment to affirm global priorities for closing the water and sanitation gap. Through the development of the Glasgow Principles, the UK Summit will articulate where the world must focus to accelerate the financing of SDG 6 and will showcase how these principles are being brought to life.
