2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition Glasgow, UK

The 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Glasgow, UK, is one of the most prestigious and influential events in the global water sector. Organized by the International Water Association (IWA), this congress is held every two years, bringing together water professionals, researchers, policymakers, technology providers, and stakeholders from related industries worldwide. IWA, as a leading global network of water professionals, is dedicated to advancing water science and practice and addressing global water challenges. The World Water Congress is its core activity, aiming to provide a comprehensive platform for knowledge sharing, technology exchange, policy dialogue, and business collaboration. Glasgow, as the host city for 2026, will provide an excellent geographical location and first-class conference facilities for this grand event. The exhibition has a long history, having been successfully held for many editions since its inception, with each edition attracting thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Its international influence is reflected in its broad geographical coverage and diverse participant composition; attendees typically come from over 100 countries and regions, representing government agencies, academia, research institutions, private enterprises, non-governmental organizations, and other fields. The congress features not only high-level academic presentations and specialized seminars, discussing cutting-edge topics such as water treatment, water resource management, the impact of climate change on water, and smart water solutions, but also a large-scale exhibition showcasing the latest water technologies, equipment, and solutions. Exhibitors include globally renowned water companies, equipment manufacturers, consulting service providers, and innovative startups, who display their latest products and technologies and seek cooperation opportunities. The audience is broad, encompassing water engineers, scientists, policymakers, investors, and buyers, who participate in the congress to understand industry trends, expand networks, seek solutions, and jointly promote global sustainable water development.

The exhibit range of the 2026 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Glasgow, UK, covers the entire water industry chain, from water resource acquisition to the various stages of final water recycling. Key exhibit categories and sub-products include: **1. Water Treatment Technologies & Equipment:** * **Water Supply Treatment:** Physical filtration (sand filtration, membrane filtration), chemical coagulation-sedimentation, disinfection technologies (chlorine disinfection, UV disinfection, ozone disinfection), activated carbon adsorption, ion exchange, softening technologies, fluoride and arsenic removal technologies. * **Wastewater Treatment:** Biological treatment (activated sludge process, MBR, SBR, anaerobic treatment), physical-chemical treatment (advanced oxidation, electrochemistry, adsorption), sludge treatment and disposal (dewatering, drying, incineration, anaerobic digestion), industrial wastewater zero discharge technology. * **Membrane Technology:** Ultrafiltration (UF), microfiltration (MF), nanofiltration (NF), reverse osmosis (RO), membrane bioreactors (MBR), forward osmosis (FO) membranes and modules. * **Water Treatment Chemicals:** Coagulants, flocculants, bactericides, scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, pH adjusters, defoamers. **2. Water Resource Management & Smart Water:** * **Water Resource Monitoring & Analysis:** Online water quality monitoring instruments, flow meters, level meters, groundwater monitoring equipment, remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) applications in water resource management. * **Smart Water Systems:** Water supply network leakage detection and control, smart water meters and meter reading systems, SCADA systems, water big data analysis and decision support systems, water Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, water asset management systems. * **Flood Control & Drainage:** Urban stormwater management, sponge city technologies, flood warning systems, drainage network desilting and inspection equipment. **3. Pumps, Valves, Pipes & Fluid Machinery:** * **Various Pumps:** Centrifugal pumps, submersible pumps, sewage pumps, metering pumps, screw pumps, self-priming pumps, fire pumps. * **Valves:** Gate valves, globe valves, ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, control valves, solenoid valves, hydraulic control valves. * **Pipes & Fittings:** Water supply pipes, drainage pipes, industrial pipes of various materials (cast iron, steel, plastic, composite materials), fittings, joints, seals. * **Fans, Blowers, Compressors** and other fluid transfer equipment. **4. Water-Saving Technologies & Equipment:** * **Industrial Water Saving:** Circulating cooling water treatment, reclaimed water reuse, high-concentration wastewater resource utilization. * **Agricultural Water Saving:** Drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, micro-irrigation systems, water-saving irrigation control systems. * **Domestic Water Saving:** Water-saving appliances, rainwater harvesting and utilization systems. **5. Instrumentation & Automation Control:** * **Water Quality Analysis Instruments:** pH meters, conductivity meters, dissolved oxygen meters, turbidity meters, COD/BOD analyzers, heavy metal analyzers, TOC analyzers. * **Automation Control Systems:** PLC, DCS, frequency converters, sensors, actuators, industrial control software. **6. Comprehensive Services & Consulting:** * Water engineering design, construction, operation and management services. * Environmental consulting, water investment and financing, project management. * Water scientific research achievements, technology transfer, education and training. * Water safety and emergency management solutions.

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