Global Water Summit 2026
The need for a water transition is easy to endorse. Delivering it is harder.
Climate extremes, rising energy demands, and pressures on capital mean the water industry must urgently adapt. New technologies and AI promise to tackle these challenges, but they too pose their own risks and water demands. How do we strike the balance needed to adapt faster, smarter, and at scale?
3 Days of Insight & Impact
Experience a dynamic program curated by sector experts, featuring industry-defining plenary sessions and hands-on workshops that put your priorities first. Covering finance, climate action, tech and more, every session delivers insight you can act on.
200+ Leading Voices
Hear powerful insights and unique perspectives from 200+ world-leading speakers shaping the future of water, sustainability, and industry. Expect bold ideas, candid discussions, and perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.
1,200+ Global Leaders
Connect with a network of over a thousand senior executives representing 80+ countries, all convening in one place. Build partnerships, share challenges, and spark new collaborations that drive lasting impact on your international water community.
Featured Speakers
2026 Event Highlights
Three full days of interactive sessions, one-to-one meetings, and an agenda that will shape the future of water.
Testimonials
"I was struck by how many female presenters, panellists and especially keynote speakers you had. Having major conferences such as the GWS take gender balance seriously is heartening."
"The content was spot on. I appreciated the forward leaning discussions on the use of AI, and technology advancements, improving the capital program delivery. The format of the sessions were more interactive."
“Power packed networking, a wonderful gathering of water industry professionals, enlightenment on new trends in water sector – a true global event and the best in the water sector.”
Madrid Marriott Auditorium
Join us as the Global Water Summit returns to the vibrant heart of Spain, hosted at the elegant Madrid Marriott Auditorium.
Latest Updates
New Speaker Announcement
Announcing Mercedes Vela Monserrate, CEO of the Global Climate Finance Centre as a speaker at GWS 2026.
The GCC Region and its Global Expansion
Read Christopher Gasson’s article on the GCC region and it’s global expansion.
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App Now Live
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The Global Water Awards
Presented at the Global Water Summit, these prestigious awards honour innovation, excellence, and sustainability in water, wastewater, and desalination, celebrating initiatives that are shaping the future of the industry.
