Conference programme

As semiconductor manufacturing advances, demand for ultrapure water continues to grow. At the same time, manufacturers are under pressure to reduce water consumption, increase reuse and support more sustainable production processes.

The semiconductor ultrapure water treatment and resource recovery innovation forum examines the technologies needed to support next-generation semiconductor manufacturing. Discussions will cover ultrapure water production, advanced membrane and filtration systems, water recycling, zero-liquid-discharge solutions and local innovation in critical equipment and materials.

As the Yangtze River Delta continues its rapid development, water utilities are moving beyond basic water supply towards a future focused on sustainability, efficiency and service quality. Key challenges include maintaining drinking water quality, reducing water loss, improving operational performance and accelerating digital transformation.

The Yangtze River Delta green water supply system summit forum brings together utilities, technology providers and industry experts to explore solutions for greener and smarter water services. Topics include drinking water standards, low-carbon treatment processes, smart operations and data-driven water management, with a focus on building a resilient and sustainable water supply system for the region.

Rising quality standards, increasing public expectations and growing concerns about contaminants such as PFAS, microplastics and endocrine disruptors are driving innovation across the water purification sector. At the same time, Chinese water treatment technologies are expanding into international markets, creating new opportunities for growth.

The water purification forum 2026 explores the latest developments in drinking water treatment, membrane technologies, contaminant removal and regulatory trends. Industry leaders, researchers and solution providers will share insights on technological innovation, market opportunities and international collaboration shaping the future of water purification.

The treatment of wastewater from petrochemical and coal chemical industries remains one of the sector's most complex challenges. Increasing environmental requirements are driving demand for advanced treatment technologies, resource recovery and more sustainable operations.

The energy-chemical wastewater treatment and resource recovery innovation forum explores solutions for high-salinity and difficult-to-treat industrial wastewater streams. Topics include electro-driven membrane technologies, anaerobic ammonium oxidation, electrochemical treatment and resource recovery, with a focus on improving efficiency, compliance and circularity.

Wastewater treatment plants are rapidly evolving from pollution control facilities into hubs for resource recovery, energy generation and circular water management. Digital technologies are further accelerating this transition by improving efficiency and performance.

The AI-powered sewage and sludge treatment innovation summit forum focuses on the latest developments in sludge valorisation, water reuse, low-carbon treatment processes and industrial wastewater management. Experts from across the sector will explore how artificial intelligence and digital tools can support more sustainable, efficient and circular wastewater operations.

Reducing carbon emissions while improving operational efficiency has become a major priority for the water sector. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key enabler, helping utilities optimise processes, reduce energy consumption and make smarter decisions.

The dual carbon goals and AI-powered smart water systems 2.0 forum will showcase how AI, big data and predictive analytics are transforming water management. Discussions will cover intelligent monitoring, carbon accounting, energy-efficient treatment technologies and resource recovery, highlighting practical pathways towards a smarter and lower-carbon water future.