IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is a global congress and exhibition platform covering the full water cycle, bringing together utilities, government representatives, researchers, technology and service providers, consultants, and industry media.

The 2026 edition in Glasgow is themed “Water action – the path to resilience and prosperity” and will combine technical sessions, posters, business forums, and an integrated exhibition focused on circular economy approaches, resource recovery and reuse, PFAS and water quality challenges, net-zero urban water services, digital technologies, antimicrobial resistance, and nature-based solutions.