Water Research Forum 2027
Scaling Integrated Solutions for Water Resilience
An international forum by Aquatech and the International Water Association (IWA)
The Water Research Forum connects international researchers, utilities, policymakers, technology leaders and finance professionals to accelerate the transition from scientific insight to resilient, real-world solutions.
Co-organised by Aquatech and Lead Partner IWA
From insight to impact
Research alone does not solve water challenges
Water research has the power to transform how societies respond to water scarcity, pollution and climate-related risks.
But scientific breakthroughs only create lasting impact when they move beyond isolated studies and pilots into solutions that work at scale.
The Water Research Forum brings together researchers, utilities, policymakers, technology leaders and finance professionals to accelerate that transition. Through international keynotes, expert presentations and panel discussions, the forum connects scientific insight with policy, investment and implementation.
Join the global water community in Amsterdam to explore the research, partnerships and evidence-based solutions shaping more resilient water systems.
Expected delegates
Focused plenary
Thematic sessions
Research to impact
Why attend
From scientific insight to scalable impact
A highly focused international forum for professionals who want to connect evidence, innovation and implementation.
Discover cutting-edge research
Explore emerging insights and evidence-based approaches to water quality, availability and resilient systems.
Connect across disciplines
Meet experts from science, utilities, technology, policy and finance in one international setting.
Understand pathways to scale
Learn what it takes to move solutions from research and pilots to wider implementation.
Build meaningful partnerships
Find international peers and potential partners who can help turn knowledge into action.
Programme themes
Explore the themes shaping resilient water futures
Three connected perspectives bring research, systems thinking and enabling conditions together.
01
Research & Innovation for Water Quality and Quantity
Discover developments that respond to urgent pressures on water quality and freshwater availability.
02
Integrated Solutions & Digital Transformation
Explore how digitalisation and cross-sector collaboration can strengthen resilient water systems.
03
Policy, Governance & Financing
Examine the conditions required to move research and innovation into sustainable implementation at scale.
Featured topics
The questions driving water resilience
The forum connects scientific progress with the technological, policy and financial conditions needed for implementation.
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