Welcome to the Events Page! At Water Magazine we don’t organise events, but we do like to visit them. As there are so many to choose from, and time is valuable, we’ve compiled a list of exhibitions, conferences, events, and occasions, from the UK and around the globe, that we think are worth attending.

 

If you organise an event (or know of a good one we’ve missed) and would like us to consider listing it on this page, please email dan@watermagazine.co.uk with the details.

 

BRITISH WATER – Creating A More Sustainable Water Sector Conference

A one-day conference organised by British Water, to celebrate the success and take counsel from those pioneering the way forward on the challenges being faced at their new conference “Creating a more sustainable Water Sector”. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Thursday 21 March 2024 WHERE Manchester, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

BlueTech Forum

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh 54 George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

A two-day event, powered by BlueTech Research, which brings together the world’s leading water technology companies, entrepreneurs, investors, and executives from leading research centres to network and hear cutting-edge presentations on market trends and insights. WHAT Conference/Seminars | Dinner | Networking WHEN Monday 3 June 2024 Tuesday 4 June 2024 WHERE Edinburgh, Scotland Get in […]

IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies

The IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies is designed to be the place for sharing the latest insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices will shape the major transformation in water management that is underway. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Monday 24 June 2024 Tuesday 25 June 2024 Wednesday 26 June […]

IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is a five-day event for water professionals covering the entire water cycle. This edition of the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition will engage stakeholders and key contacts within the conventional water sector and beyond. It will bring together core water sector groups, such as those focused on […]

BRITISH WATER EVENT – BIM4Water Summer Conference

Cottons Centre Hay's Lane, London, UK, United Kingdom

The BIM4Water Summer Conference: Unleashing The Power Of Water Data For Public Good will offer participants a comprehensive overview of leading projects in the water sector and complimentary fields; energy, telecommunications and transport, to inform the creation of a National Digital Twin. Speaker line-up so far includes representatives from the Geo Spatial Commission, Scottish Futures […]

BRITISH WATER EVENT – Water Industry Forum Annual Dinner

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Granary Wharf, 2 Wharf Approach, Leeds, United Kingdom

The Water Industry Forum (WIF) Annual Dinner is taking place in Leeds on 25 September 2024, with special guest speaker Sharon Darcy, Chair of the Linear Infrastructure Planning Panel (LIPP). The dinner is a great opportunity to meet with colleagues from across the UK water sector and to hear from the keynote speaker. The dinner will […]

UKWIR Annual Conference

Hilton London Tower Bridge 5 More London Place, Tooley Street, London, UK, United Kingdom

The UKWIR Annual Conference is a one-day event that will explore the importance of research and innovation in addressing the water challenges of the 21st century. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Thursday 3 October 2024 WHERE The Hilton London, Tower Bridge, London, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email

BRITISH WATER EVENT – Women On Water Conference & Reception

A one-day conference organised by British Water. Join a diverse range of individuals in the water sector to be inspired, hear practical tips, network and build connections. In addition to the day's keynote speaker, Arianna Walker, Coach, Psychologist, and CEO of Mercy UK, a mental health charity, will facilitate two sessions: What do boundaries have […]

IWA Digital Water Summit

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall Abandoibarra Etorb., 4, Bilbao, Spain, Spain

The IWA Digital Water Summit is a three-day event designed to be the reference in digitalisation for the global water sector. Targeting all stakeholders involved in the water sector digitalisation, the Summit has a focus on business and industry. Water technology providers and water utilities are the main participants that will discuss and shape the […]

Instrumentation Live

The National Conference Centre Coventry Rd, Bickenhill, Hampton in Arden, Solihull, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Instrumentation Live is a one-day event dedicated to showcasing the latest technology in the fields of test, measurement and control, co-located with Electronics Live. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Co-located with other events WHEN Wednesday 22 January 2025 WHERE National Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | […]

BRITISH WATER EVENT – Data Conference

A one-day conference organised by British Water. British Water has announced the launch of the British Water Data Conference 2025, exploring how data-driven innovation is reshaping water resilience in a changing climate. The event will focus on integrating smart infrastructure and IoT technology to clarify cybersecurity needs, improve water efficiency, and strengthen catchment management. Participants […]

BRITISH WATER – International Reception

The Institute of Directors 116 Pall Mall, Westminster, London, United Kingdom

The British Water International Reception will take place on Monday 24 February 2025. Dr. Francesca O’Hanlon, Water Security Lead (Coca-Cola Europacific) has been announced as the Keynote Speaker. Since 2013, the reception has been held with three objectives - to help grow UK exports; to raise the international profile of the UK Water Industry and […]

SWIG EVENT – Laughing Gas II: It’s Still No Laughing Matter!

This workshop is a one-day event organised by SWIG (Sensors for Water Interest Group). Building on the success of the previous workshop, "Greenhouse Gases: It's No Laughing Matter," this event will focus on global actions and strategies to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. With a particular emphasis on water sensor technology, the workshop will showcase real-world […]

BRITISH WATER EVENT – Water Industry Forum Seminar – Understanding Value Better in Water Sector Decision-Making

Arup Leeds 12 Wellington Place, Leeds, United Kingdom

This Water Industry Forum (WIF) seminar will take stock of the progress on applying approaches to develop a broader definition of value, identifying the current and emerging drivers for broadening the definition of value and developing insights on how to make progress in the water sector. WHAT Seminar WHEN Tuesday 4 March 2025, 10.00am - […]

BRITISH WATER EVENT – Creating A More Sustainable Water Sector Conference

A one-day conference organised by British Water. The Water Sector stands at the leading edge of the UK’s sustainability drive, while being held accountable to answer three key questions: How does the sector adapt and mitigate the effects of Climate Change? How does the sector manage increasing customer expectations? How does the sector keep bills […]

Smart Water Metering & Data Utilisation Congress

Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch, London Bryanston Street, London, United Kingdom

Smart Water Metering & Data Utilisation Congress is a two-day conference for UK and international water utilities on successful implementation of smart metering programmes, plus a one-day pre-conference benchmarking workshop on AMP8 Readiness and a post-conference site visit to Essex and Suffolk Water. For more information, visit the dedicated website here. WHAT Conference | Workshop […]

SWIG EVENT – Agriculture and Water: Education through Instrumentation

Harper Adams University Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

A one-day workshop organised by SWIG (Sensors for Water Interest Group). WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 26 March 2025 WHERE Harper Adams University, Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire TF10 8NB, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

SWIG EVENT – Future-Proofing the Water Industry: Skills for AMP8 & Beyond

ABB Carbon Capture Pilot Plant Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

This workshop is a one-day event designed to explore the current state of skills and talent within the water industry. This is a particularly relevant topic, as the industry is preparing for its largest investment since privatisation, beginning in March 2025. Each water company has a finite workforce responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing a wide […]

Smart Water Systems Conference

Hilton London Kensington 179-199 Holland Park Avenue, London, United Kingdom

Smart Water Systems is a two-day conference which aims to assist water utility companies, solution/service providers, government officials and finance/investment companies to collaborate, network and examine new technologies and latest developments to ensure more efficient leakage detection and management. WHAT Conference WHEN Tuesday 15 April 2025 Wednesday 16 April 2025 WHERE Hilton London Kensington, London, […]

IFAT China – Shanghai

Shanghai New International Exhibition Center 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai, China

IFAT China - Shanghai, is a three-day trade fair for environmental technologies in Asia. It is the second largest in the world, ranking only behind IFAT Munich in Germany. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Monday 21 April 2025 Tuesday 22 April 2025 Wednesday 23 April 2025 WHERE Shanghai New International Exhibition Centre, Shanghai, […]

Earth Day

Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than […]

Global Water Leakage Summit

Clermont Hotel Charing Cross, Strand, London, United Kingdom

Global Water Leakage Summit is a two-day conference for UK and international water utilities on successful implementation of leak detection, reduction and repair programmes, using the latest new technologies For more information, visit the dedicated website here. WHAT Conference | In-person and online WHEN Tuesday 29 April 2025 Wednesday 30 April 2025 WHERE The Clermont […]

Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing Exhibition

Silverstone Race Circuit Towcester, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

The Instrumentation, Analysis and Testing Exhibition is a one-day event aimed at companies and individuals with an interest in the field of engineering involving measurement, analysis, testing and prediction. It covers many sectors including Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport, Rail, Off-Highway, Mechanical Handling, Civil Engineering, Industrial and Power Generation. To complement the exhibition there are also a number of […]

NCE Water Conference

Victoria Park Plaza 239 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom

The NCE Water conference is a one-day event that will bring together the whole water sector for a day of networking and learning, bringing together senior level representatives from water companies, engineering, construction as well as government and regulatory bodies. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 30 April 2025 WHERE Victoria Park Plaza, London, SW1V 1EQ, UK […]

BRITISH WATER – Spring Reception

Houses of Parliament Parliament Square, London, United Kingdom

The annual House of Lords Spring Reception is one of British Water's most exciting and successful events, featuring timely, future focused speeches, excellent networking opportunities and great food, all enjoyed against the backdrop of the historic, prestigious location. This is an occasion for members and guests of British Water to network, harness strategic collaborative opportunities […]

Global Leakage Summit

Park Plaza London Riverbank 18 Albert Embankment, London, United Kingdom

The Global Leakage Summit is a two-day event for the international leakage community to listen, learn, and build relationships, tackling the toughest challenges together. Join presenters and panellists from leading UK and international water companies, and explore the latest technologies, data innovations, and software solutions from exhibitors. In the face of climate change and record-high […]

Trenchless Asia

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Trenchless Asia is a two-day event in Manila, Philippines. It is the major annual International gathering for trenchless technologists to meet and discuss the latest industry developments. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 7 May 2025 Thursday 8 May 2025 WHERE Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia Get in touch with the event organiser... […]

Global Water Summit 2025

Paris Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel & Conference Center 17 Bd Saint-Jacques, 75014, Paris, France

The Global Water Summit is a three-day event, attracting high-level executives from industry, municipalities and international water companies. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Monday 12 May 2025 Tuesday 13 May 2025 Wednesday 14 May 2025 WHERE Sofitel London Heathrow, London, United Kingdom Get in touch with the event organiser... Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

IFAT Eurasia

Tüyap Fair and Congress Center Istanbul, Turkey

IFAT Eurasia Africa is a three-day event that has been showcasing the environmental technology industry in the Eurasian region since 2015. It offers access to an international audience with decision-making authority, ideal networking opportunities, innovative solutions and a top-class supporting programme. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Thursday 15 May 2025 Friday 16 May […]

Utility Week Live

NEC National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Utility Week Live is a two-day pan-utility exhibition. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Tuesday 20 May 2025 Wednesday 21 May 2025 WHERE NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website

Europump Annual Meeting

Hilton Hotel, Prague Pobřežní 311/1, 186 00 Praha 8-Rohanský ostrov, Czechia, Prague, Czech Republic

The Europump Annual Meeting is a three-day event, delivering meetings, discussions, and networking for the pump industry. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 21 May 2025 Thursday 22 May 2025 Friday 23 May 2025 WHERE Hilton Hotel, Prague, Czech Republic Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

SWAN Annual Conference

InterContinental Berlin Budapester Strasse 2, Berlin, Germany

A three-day event, the Annual Conference of the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is the gathering point for leading smart water stakeholders. Filled with innovative and engaging content with ample networking opportunities, this event brings together senior utility managers, technology providers, researchers, consultants, regulators and academics. WHAT Conference/Seminars | Interactive Workshops | Hybrid Event WHEN […]

BRITISH WATER EVENT – Micropollutants Conference

Following the success of the British Water Micropollutants Conferences in 2022, 2023 and 2024, the fourth Micropollutants Conference will expand the discussion on challenges posed by micropollutants to the water industry. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 28 May 2025 WHERE Leeds, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter