The WaterEnergyNEXUS conference, a pivotal event addressing one of the most crucial sustainability challenges for both our generation and those to come,
is reaching its landmark 5th edition. Hosted by the Center for Membranes and Advanced Water Technology (CMAT) at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE); this edition promises to be a global nexus for innovation and collaboration. The conference has traversed continents, from Europe to Africa and Asia, reflecting the universal importance of water and energy sustainability.
This year, in collaboration with the Sanitary Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) at the University of Salerno, Italy,
and the Advanced Institute of Water Industry at Kyungpook National University, Korea; the conference is set to unfold in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE’s active engagement with international agendas and national programs focused on water, energy, climate action, and sustainable development underscores the relevance of this edition’s venue.
Khalifa University, renowned for its leadership in water, energy, and environmental research and high international rankings, further elevates the event’s stature.

The 5th WaterEnergyNEXUS Conference will leverage an international platform to facilitate the exchange of critical insights into sustainable development goals.

Participants will engage with nature-based solutions, advanced technologies, and best practices through presentations by a distinguished panel of experts serving as plenary and keynote speakers.

A key goal for the 2025 conference edition is to foster enhanced cooperation, integration, and sustainable development across the GCC, Euro-Mediterranean, Asian, and African regions, with a special focus on the interconnections between water, energy, and achieving carbon neutrality.