Water Research Forum - 11 March 2027
Turning water research into resilient systems
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 around one shared challenge: how to turn scientific evidence into solutions that can be implemented, financed and scaled.
Co-organised by Aquatech and Lead Partner IWA
From insight to impact
The next step for water research is scale
Water research has the power to transform how societies respond to water scarcity, pollution and climate-related risks.
But research only changes outcomes when it reaches the people and systems that can put it into practice. That means stronger links between science, policy, technology, finance and implementation.
The Water Research Forum is built around that transition.
Through international keynotes, expert presentations and panel discussions, the forum brings together the people who generate knowledge, operate water systems, shape regulation, build technology and fund change.
Join the global water community in Amsterdam to explore the research, partnerships and evidence-based solutions needed to build more resilient water systems.
Expected delegates
Focused plenary
Thematic sessions
Research to impact
Why attend
From scientific insight to scalable impact
A focused international forum for professionals who want to move water research beyond insight, into decisions, partnerships and practical progress.
Explore research with relevance
Gain insight into emerging research on water quality, freshwater availability, treatment, reuse and resilient systems.
Connect across disciplines
Meet experts from science, utilities, technology, policy and finance in one international setting.
Understand pathways to scale
Look beyond individual studies and pilots, and examine the conditions that help solutions move into wider implementation.
Build partnerships with purpose
Connect with international peers who can help translate knowledge into programmes, projects, policy and investment.
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 focuses on the scientific, technological, policy and financial questions that determine whether solutions can move from evidence to impact.
Frequently asked questions
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Get in touch with our core team
Heleen van der Meer
Exhibition Manager
Diana Kuomi
Programme Director, Senior Conference Producer