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2017 Congress in Numbers
3000
participants
261
presentations
100+
exhibitors
90
countries
64
sessions
The development event for water professionals
Water is one of the most critical issues facing the world today. With developing and emerging economies confronted with some of the biggest water challenges they also represent some of the biggest opportunities to get our water future right.
An Outstanding Water Destination
Showcase your company and solutions in front of over 2000 water professionals.
Inspiring change, together!
We partner with some of the water sector’s leading companies and organisations and work together for a better water future. Our sponsors and partners benefit from a unique opportunity to connect and network with thought leaders from within and outside the water sector.
Co-organised by
Sri Lanka Government
National Water
Supply & Drainage Board
The 2017 edition
Water professionals vision
Innovative financing mechanisms to meet SDG6 target
IWA Development Award for Water Research 2017 WINNER
Exhibition of sustainable solutions for water and sanitation
#DevelopmentCongress – Connect the world to Water
Themes discussed at the #DevelopmentCongress
A promising event that will take participants on a journey through the state of the art in water knowledge and leadership for emerging economies.
Main media partner
Posts to IWA’s twitter @IWAHQ
Official congress hashtag #DevelopmentCongress#iwacongress
IWA landmark hashtag #waterinnovation #waterwise
