Programme Overview

The IWA Digital Water Summit brings together leading experts, innovators, and practitioners to explore the latest developments and real-world applications of digital technologies across the water sector. The programme will feature a dynamic mix of technical presentations, InnoHub pitches, live demonstrations, and interactive panel discussions, each designed to foster knowledge exchange, inspire innovation, and encourage collaboration.

Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge digital tools, practical solutions already in use, and emerging trends that are transforming water management worldwide. Through these diverse formats, the Summit offers a platform for meaningful dialogue between utilities, technology providers, researchers, and industry leaders driving the digital water revolution.

Submissions are open

Submit your programme proposal

The Call for Content is your opportunity to share insights, innovations, and real-world applications with an international audience of utilities, technology providers, and industry leaders. You can submit proposals under one of four presentation formats, each offering a distinct way to showcase your expertise and engage with the digital water community:

Technical Presentation – Share in-depth knowledge and practical solutions driving digital transformation in the water sector.

InnoHub Presentation – Pitch innovative technologies, products, or services designed to accelerate digital adoption and create business opportunities.

Live Demonstration – Bring your digital tools to life with a real-time, hands-on showcase of their features and performance.

Interactive Panel Session – Join thought leaders in dynamic discussions shaped by live audience input and emerging digital trends.

Key dates

  • Call for content deadline: 21 November 2025
  • Event starts: 7 April 2026
  • Event ends: 9 April 2026

Topics & thematic tracks

The fourth IWA Digital Water Summit will continue the dialogue of the first three editions, in which insightful sessions explored topics such as the Internet of Things (IoT) in water systems, data analytics and artificial intelligence for better water management, smart metering, leakage detection, and digital twin technology for modelling water networks.

The IWA Digital Water Summit is built around multiple opportunities for presenting and engaging with the digital water community. The programme itself is built around technical presentations, InnoHub solutions presentations, live demonstrations, and interactive panel discussions. The event is designed to ensure extensive opportunities for networking.

Participants will be invited to contribute to the discussions through the Digital Water Summit app.

The InnoHub solutions platform is an important feature of the Summit’s business focus. InnoHub pitches offer a platform to showcase cutting-edge products, services, or digital solutions that cater to the specific needs and challenges faced by utilities and water management organisations. The Summit will include themes such as:

• The Digital Journey
• IoT in water systems
• Predictive analytics and AI
• Smart metering
• Data visualisation
• Leakage detection
• Innovation
• Network digital twins
• Cybersecurity