IWA Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025
WDCE 2025
The Water and Development Congress & Exhibition 2025 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand from 8-12 December 2025. It builds on the resounding success of the 2023 edition in Kigali, Rwanda, which was a landmark event for water, sanitation, and climate resilience in low- and middle-income countries. Attracting nearly 2,700 participants from 85 countries, the 2023 Congress featured an engaging programme of 39 technical sessions, 40 workshops, and 5 forums, including the High-Level Summit on Sanitation and the Climate Smart Utilities recognition programme.
Thematic areas
Basins and Water Resources, Urban Water Management, Drinking Water Systems, Wastewater Systems (large scale), Water and Health, InnovationEvent topics
Circular economy approaches in water and sanitation
Addressing intermittent water supply and achieving 24/7 service
Climate smart approaches to water and sanitation
Climate- Resilient water and sanitation systems
Data-driven decision-making in water management
Flood risk assessment and management in urban environments
Innovations in sanitation for undeserved communities
Integrated urban drainage systems for flood risk reduction
Integrated water resources management (IWRM) for sustainable development
Low-cost and decentralised water and sanitation treatment solutions
Nature-based solutions in supply, sanitation, and stormwater management
New technologies for water treatment and supply
Non-revenue water and leakage management
Partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration in water management
Resource recovery and reuse in water and sanitation management
The role of digital technologies (IoT, AI) in water and sanitation systems
Water and sanitation safety plans for urban and rural settings
Water quality monitoring and early monitoring systems
Type Congress
Country Thailand
City Bangkok
Start date 08/12/2025
End date 12 Dec 2025
Upcoming deadlines
16/03/2025
Abstract submission deadline
01/06/2025
Registration opens
01/07/2025
Authors’ notification
01/08/2025
Authors’ registration deadline