Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference
The Global Water Sustainability Conference will be held from 14 - 16 December 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
IDWS in Numbers:
10,000+
Attendees
150+
Global Brands
250+
Speakers
140+
Countries Represented
DRIVING THE FUTURE OF WATER
Jeddah will host the Innovation in Water Sustainability Conference 2026 (IDWS), the year's most prominent annual event in the water sector. The conference features expanded international participation from around the world and brings together industry leaders, experts, and decision-makers to share insights, explore innovative solutions for future water challenges, and advance global water resource management.
WHAT'S ON

IDWS Conference
An interactive forum showcasing global best practices and emerging trends, bringing together innovative thinkers and leading institutions driving progress in water sustainability.

Global Prize for Innovation in Water
A global award spotlighting bold solutions to the sector's most pressing challenges – from early-stage research and ready-to-deploy technologies to scalable, real-world applications.
Submission Deadline: 30/9/2026

MiyahThon 3rd Edition
A premier, competitive water hackathon uniting global innovators and experts to showcase breakthrough ideas and co-develop highly practical, scalable solutions engineered to transform the future water sector.

Global Water Innovation Launchpad
Launch Your Water Innovation on the World Stage. Innovation Launchpad is the premier platform for pioneering companies to unveil their latest technologies, products, and solutions to a global audience.
Submission Deadline: 30/9/2026

Scientific Paper
Shape the future of global water security! Submit your outline paper to the IDWS 2026 conference for a chance to showcase your groundbreaking research, gain international visibility, and connect with industry leaders.
Submission Deadline: 30/9/2026
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