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.

 

Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival

Newcastle Racecourse High Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, United Kingdom

A four-day event gathering innovators from all over the globe together to solve huge environmental and societal challenges. Experts, engineers, academics, brainiacs and anyone with a creative flair are being invited to be a part of the event which returns with celebrity guests, wellness sessions, fun, comedy, music and lots of unexpected surprises – as […]

Scientific Advances in River Restoration (SARR) CONFERENCE

University of Liverpool Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

A three-day event, the SARR conference will synthesise multi-disciplinary global research advances on river restoration and identify critical knowledge gaps. Scientists worldwide can present their work, discuss ideas, create new collaborations and help advance river restoration science to inform real world solutions. By attending SARR, delegates will have the opportunity to witness talks delivered by global […]

WWT Drinking Water Quality Conference

The Birmingham Conference & Events Centre Hill Street, Birmingham, UK, United Kingdom

The UK’s only Drinking Water Quality event returns in 2023 to bring together the leading water companies, regulators, academics, and solution providers to discuss current and future challenges in maintaining a superior level of drinking water quality in the UK. Join to hear the latest on PFAS & emerging contaminants in addition to novel water treatment […]

International No-Dig Mexico

Expo Santa Fe Av. Santa Fe 270Zedec Sta Fé, Álvaro Obregón, 01210 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Santa Fe, Ciudad de México, Mexico

International No-Dig Mexico is a two-day event to provide an international gathering for trenchless technologists to meet and discuss the latest industry developments. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Tuesday 17 October 2023 Wednesday 18 October 2023 WHERE Expo Santa Fe Mexico Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

WWT Water Industry Asset Management Conference

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

WWT’s Water Industry Asset Management Conference is a one-day event, returning for the 12th year and bringing together over 120 decision makers from the UK’s water companies and their suppliers to share best practice in asset management. As PR24 is submitted, join them in November to unearth the biggest challenges for AMP8, discover latest innovations transforming […]

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 […]

BRITISH WATER – Annual Conference

etc.venues Manchester 11 Portland St, Manchester, UK, United Kingdom

British Water’s first annual conference is a one-day event that will look at how to best build an effective and resilient ecosystem of key stakeholders including regulators, water companies, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and academia to deliver for now and the future. This event will bring the water industry together to explore common challenges and […]

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 […]

CIWEM Urban Drainage Group Annual Conference 2023

The Eastside Rooms Woodcock Street, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

A three-day conference organised by CIWEM. This year's theme will include storm water discharges, big data and sewerage planning. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 6 December 2023 Thursday 7 December 2023 Friday 8 December 2023 WHERE The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham, UK Get in touch with the event organiser... Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

Instrumentation Live

NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, 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 NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | […]

BRITISH WATER Micropollutants Conference

Following the success of the British Water Micropollutants Conferences in 2022 & 2023, the third Micropollutants Conference will expand the discussion on challenges posed by micropollutants to the water industry. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Tuesday 8 February 2024 WHERE Leeds, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

BRITISH WATER – International Reception

One Great George Street 1 Great George Street, Westminster, London, United Kingdom

The British Water International Reception will take place on Monday 19 February 2024. 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 its ecosystem, which British Water represents; and to encourage the sharing of best practices. The […]

World Water-Tech Innovation Summit

Hilton London Bankside 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, London, United Kingdom

A two-day event where 400+ water utilities, regulators, engineering firms, technology giants, start-ups, and investors explore how to build energy efficiency and climate resiliency. Now in its 13th year, the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London has become the annual meeting place and catalyst for innovation. The summit will bring together the most forward-thinking water companies, […]

Greenhouse Gas Workshop

Shay Stadium Shaw Hill, Halifax, United Kingdom

'Greenhouse Gases? It's No Laughing Matter!' is a one day event, organised by SWIG, dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and working towards a net-zero future. This workshop, sponsored by Aquamonitrix, centers on the utilisation of water sensors for a greener world. Featured speakers will delve into innovative applications of water sensors in greenhouse gas […]

WEX Global

Meliá Avenida América C. de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 36, San Blas-Canillejas, Madrid, Spain

WEX Global is a three-day event which brings together the sector’s leading experts to discuss water sustainability. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Monday 4 March 2024 Tuesday 5 March 2024 Wednesday 6 March 2024 WHERE Madrid, Spain Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

European No-Dig Berlin 2024

Hotel Andels Vienna House Landsberger Allee 106, 10369, Berlin, Germany

European No-Dig Berlin 2024 is a two-day event that will provide an opportunity for visitors across Europe to see many of the innovative solutions available that can help meet their infrastructure needs. By working together, nations can leverage their individual strengths to address shared challenges, promote sustainable growth, and further develop the use of Trenchless […]

Global Smart Water Metering & Intelligent Data Utilisation Congress

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

The Global Smart Water Metering & Intelligent Data Utilisation Congress is a two-day event designed to help water utilities develop faster and more efficient management systems, reflecting the true value of water and supply delivery targets. With numerous water utilities worldwide evaluating AMI trials and commencing smaller-scale rollouts, there are resulting questions to answer: How […]

Sensing as a Service

Kingswood Golf and Country Club Kingswood Golf and Country Club, Sandy Lane, Lower Kingswood, United Kingdom

'Sensing as a service' is a one day event, organised by SWIG, exploring the evolving landscape of water sensor management. This workshop, sponsored by Metasphere and hosted at the Kingswood Golf Club and Lodge in Tadworth, will delve into the transition from in-house sensor management to adopting external services that handle sensor installation, maintenance, and access to […]

Oceanology International 2024

ExCeL London Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, United Kingdom

Oceanology International is a three-day event for the global ocean technology community. Visitors can expect to see over 500 global suppliers and can attend free conference sessions and live water demonstrations. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Live Demonstrations WHEN Tuesday 12 March 2024 Wednesday 13 March 2024 Thursday 15 March 2024 WHERE ExCeL, […]

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

World Water Day

World Water Day is an annual United Nations observance day that has been held on the 22 March every year since 1993, focusing on the importance of freshwater. World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water. It is about taking action to tackle the […]

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 […]

MACH Exhibition

NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

MACH 2024 is a five-day event where key manufacturing buyers, engineers and manufacturers go to find, specify and purchase new equipment. The event aims to connect the world of manufacturing technologies, showcasing live, digital production systems in one space, under one roof. Attracting 25,000 visitors and in excess of 600 exhibitors, MACH is the platform […]

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 […]

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 Monday 22 April 2024 Tuesday 23 April 2024 WHERE Hilton London Kensington, London, […]

Webinar: Best practice and innovation in water sensing

Water is a vital resource that plays a critical role in sustaining life, agriculture, and industry. The challenges faced by the water industry vary across regions, driven by factors such as climate, geography, and population density. To address these diverse challenges and foster global innovation, SWIG and IAHR invite you to participate in a webinar […]

Odour Emissions Management Conference

The Studio, Leeds , United Kingdom

The Odour Emissions Management conference is a one-day event that will provide a platform for industrial practitioners to showcase best practice in preventing odour release along with the latest developments in odour management, odour monitoring and odour control. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 24 April 2024 WHERE The Studio, Leeds, United Kingdom Get in touch with […]

River Restoration Centre Annual Network Conference

The River Restoration Centre (RRC) Annual Network Conference is a two day event that brings together professionals from all areas of river restoration including contractors, engineers, consultants, academics, and representatives from trusts, local organisations, and government agencies. The event includes over 50 speakers, workshop sessions and many other opportunities to network and make new contacts. […]

BRITISH WATER – Spring Reception

Houses of Parliament Parliament Square, London, UK, 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 […]

IFAT

Messe München GmbH Messegelände, München, Bavaria, Germany

IFAT is a five-day event for environmental technologies, IFAT is the largest platform for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. The event anticipates over 3000 exhibitors from almost 60 countries, with around 120,000 visitors from every corner of the globe. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Live Demonstration Areas | Indoor & Outdoor […]

Aquaculture UK 2024

Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore, Scotland, United Kingdom

Aquaculture is a three-day event for visitors to meet the teams from over 200 exhibiting companies, all with a focus on fast changing technology in the aquaculture sector. A free conference will feature the industry’s new wave of pioneers providing valuable insights on how to make a business more sustainable and recent scientific breakthroughs from […]

CHEMUK

NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

CHEMUK is a two-day event for the chemical industries supply chain. The expo will present 450+ specialist exhibitors and 180+ expert speakers split between three major shows zones. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Co-located with other events WHEN Wednesday 15 May 2024 Thursday 16 May 2024 WHERE NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK Get […]

Water Equipment Show

Telford International Centre International Way, Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom

The Water Equipment Show is a one-day event for those operating within the water and wastewater industries, showcasing a wide range of equipment and services that are available from many of the UK's leading manufacturers, suppliers and contractors, with technical conferences and breakout sessions. Stay informed through the technical conference and specialist training sessions Discover […]

SWAN Annual Conference

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 […]

Utility Week Live

NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Utility Week Live is a two-day pan-utility exhibition. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Tuesday 21 May 2024 Wednesday 22 May 2024 WHERE NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website

Europump Annual Meeting 2024

De Vere Beaumont Estate De Vere Beaumont Estate, Burfield Rd, Old Windsor, Windsor SL4 2JJ, United Kingdom

The Europump Annual Meeting is a three-day event, held at the De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor. WHAT Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 22 May 2024 Thursday 23 May 2024 Friday 24 May 2024 WHERE De Vere Beaumont Estate, Windsor, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

BRITISH WATER – Women On Water Conference & Reception

A one-day conference organised by British Water. Hosted by WSP, this conference will bring a diverse range of individuals in the water sector together to be inspired, hear practical tips, network and build connections. Speakers will be sharing their ideas of what success looks like from the top, discussing how they have overcome challenges and […]

BlueTech Forum

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

A three-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 Sunday 2 June 2024 Monday 3 June 2024 Tuesday 4 June 2024 WHERE […]

Watertech China

National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) Qingpu District, Shanghai, China

WATERTECH CHINA, the premier international exhibition platform for water treatment, point-of-use, environmental protection, and energy-saving solutions, returns to the National Exhibition & Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, China, from June 3 to 5, 2024. WATERTECH CHINA 2024 stands as Asia's foremost trade show, focusing on water treatment, wastewater treatment, and Point of Use solutions and […]

Flood & Coast Conference & Exhibition

Telford International Centre International Way, Telford, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Flood & Coast is a three-day event that attracts exhibitors, speakers and visitors from around the world to advance the debate about the impacts of climate change on flood and […]

Drives & Controls 2024

NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Drives & Controls is a three day event for drives, power transmission and motion control. The show brings together key suppliers of state-of-the-art equipment representing the multi-tasking culture of today's design engineer, covering critical areas such as energy efficiency, machine safety, drives, motion control, robotics and automation plus much more all under one roof. With […]

World Environment Day

World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Since 1973, World Environment Day has developed into a global platform for raising environmental awareness and acting on urgent planetary issues. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), over the past five decades millions of people […]

European Smart Water Utilities

The European Smart Water Utilities Exhibition and Conference is a two-day event where global water utilities and network services will meet with water leakage experts and smart water technology providers in Amsterdam to explore efficient and cost-effective solutions for the water utility industry. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Wednesday 5 June 2024 Thursday […]

ACE24 | American Water Works Association

ACE24 is a four-day conference and three-day trade show event, organised by the American Water Works Association (AWWA), where water sector professionals gather to learn, connect and be inspired to solve today’s global water challenges. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Hybrid Event | Conference/Seminars | WHEN Monday 10 June 2024 (Conference only) Tuesday 11 June […]

ACHEMA

Messe Frankfurt Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany

ACHEMA is a five-day event for the process industry particularly the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry with manufacturers and service providers from over 50 countries presenting their products for chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech research and manufacturing as well as energy and environmental services. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars WHEN Monday 10 June 2024 Tuesday […]

Trenchless Engineering Conference

Manor House, Tomaszowice Krakowska 68, 32-085, Tomaszowice, Poland

The Trenchless Engineering Conference is the largest industry meeting of companies and experts dealing with trenchless technologies in Central and Eastern Europe WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Workshops | Demonstrations WHEN Tuesday 11 June 2024 Wednesday 12 June 2024 Thursday 13 June 2024 WHERE Tomaszowice, Cracow, Poland Get in touch with the event […]

Singapore International Water Week

Sands Expo & Convention Centre 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Singapore International Water Week is a five-day event that brings thought leaders, experts and practitioners from governments, utilities, academia and industry together to share and co-create innovative solutions to meet with pressing urban water challenges globally. Organised by PUB, Singapore’s national water agency, SIWW will cover all aspects of the urban water cycle reflective of […]

Future of Utilities Summit

QEII, London, UK Broad Sanctuary, London, United Kingdom

Future of Utilities Summit is one of the UK’s premier utilities conference, uniting the water and energy sectors to champion collaboration and bring innovation to life. Hear insight from senior executives from Ofwat, the National Infrastructure Commission, Thames Water, Anglian Water, Wessex Water, the Environment Agency and more. Be inspired by conversations on tackling drought […]

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 […]

Hillhead 2024

Hillhead Quarry Buxton, United Kingdom

Hillhead 2024 is a three-day event held in a limestone quarry in Derbyshire, UK. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Live Demonstration Areas | Outdoor Event WHEN Tuesday 25 June 2024 Wednesday 26 June 2024 Thursday 27 June 2024 WHERE Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9PS, UK Get in touch with the event organiser… Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

European Wastewater Management Conference & Exhibition

The Point at Emirates Old Trafford Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester, United Kingdom

The European Wastewater Management Conference & Exhibition is a two-day event providing an essential annual update on the latest innovations, best practice, cutting-edge technology and research in the wastewater sector. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Dinner WHEN Tuesday 2 July 2024 Wednesday 3 July 2024 WHERE The Point at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, […]

World Biogas Expo

NEC Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

The World Biogas Expo is a two-day event dedicated to biogas. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Awards Dinner | Co-located with other events WHEN Wednesday 10 July 2024 Thursday 11 July 2024 WHERE NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT, UK Get in touch with the event organiser... Website | Email | Linkedin | Twitter

Trenchless Asia 2024

World Trade Center Metro Manila WTCMM Building, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Cor. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. Pasay City 1300, Manila, Philippines

Trenchless Asia 2024 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 Tuesday 16 July 2024 Wednesday 17 July 2024 WHERE World Trade Center Metro, Manila, Philippines Get in touch with the […]

IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

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 […]

World Water Week

World Water Week is a five-day event on global water issues, organized by Stockholm International Water Institute since 1991. World Water Week is a non-profit event, co-created together with leading organizations. It offers an unusual mix of participants and perspectives, with sessions on a broad array of water-related topics, ranging from food security and health, to agriculture, […]

International Phosphorus Workshop (IPW10)

Dalhousie Building University of Dundee, Old Hawkhill, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

The International Phosphorus Workshop (IPW10) is a five-day event, organised by researchers at The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen with support from Dundee & Angus Convention Bureau, that will help experts to share knowledge, discuss research findings, and exchange ideas on various aspects of phosphorus – a nutrient that supports all life on earth. WHAT […]

AQUATECH Mexico

Centro Citibanamex Hipódromo de Las Américas, Mexico City, Mexico

Aquatech Mexico is a three-day event for professionals, experts and investors interested in doing business in the water technology industries in the Americas. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | […]

Future Water World Congress

LA Convention Center 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, United States

A two-day event addressing the global water crisis is taking place at the LA Convention Center, California, USA. WHAT Trade Show Exhibition | Conference/Seminars | Awards | Masterclasses WHEN Thursday […]