3rd IWA Conference · SWSM 2026
Sustainable Natural and Engineered Water Systems Management
2026
Technical Tour
Morocco
Advancing science, technology and practical solutions for sustainable water systems, environmental health, food safety and climate resilience.
About SWSM 2026
Water systems, connected thinking.
The 3rd IWA Conference on Sustainable Natural and Engineered Water Systems Management brings together scientists, engineers, policy makers, industry leaders, young professionals and institutional stakeholders to exchange scientific knowledge, technological innovations and practical experience in sustainable water systems management.
Hosted in Agadir, Morocco, the conference connects water sustainability with environmental health, food safety, climate resilience and sustainable development, with particular attention to water-scarce and climate-vulnerable regions. It fosters international collaboration around integrated solutions for a more sustainable water future.
- Water Sustainability
- Climate Resilience
- Water Innovation
- Environmental Health
- Food Safety
- Water Reuse
Scientific framework
Conference Themes
Explore the key themes shaping sustainable, resilient and innovative water systems for a changing world. The list of topics is indicative and not exhaustive.
Water Resources Management and Sustainability .
Sustainable approaches to water resource planning, groundwater protection and integrated management under water scarcity and climate change.
Water Reuse and Circular Water Economy
Advancing wastewater reuse, resource recovery and circular approaches that maximise water efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Environmental Technologies and Water Treatment
Innovative treatment technologies addressing water quality, emerging contaminants, desalination and environmental protection.
Water, Food and Health Nexus
Exploring the connections between water resources, food production, environmental quality and human health.
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilient Water Systems
Building resilient water systems through adaptive solutions for climate change, drought and increasing water scarcity.
Resource Recovery and Sustainable Development
Transforming wastewater-derived resources into valuable assets while supporting circular economy and sustainable development.
Scientific framework
Conference Topics
A major focus is the occurrence, monitoring, fate, treatment and management of contaminants of emerging concern across natural and engineered water systems.
- Water scarcity
- Groundwater
- Non-conventional water resources
- Wastewater treatment
- Resource recovery
- Emerging contaminants
- PFAS
- Microplastics
- Desalination
- Water quality
- Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus
- Sustainable agriculture
- Digital Twins
- Artificial intelligence
- Smart water management
- Nature-based solutions
- Young Water Professionals
Important dates
Key Milestones
The confirmed milestones for SWSM 2026. Further deadlines will be published as they are confirmed.
Abstract Submission Deadline
Notification of Acceptance
Early-Bird Registration Deadline
Presenting Author Registration Deadline
Programme Publication
Digital Poster Upload Deadline
Conference
Technical Tour
Meet the experts
Invited speakers
Meet the distinguished experts bringing international perspectives and expertise to SWSM 2026.
Virender K. Sharma, PhD
Highly cited researcher
University of Miami
Rabi Mohtar, PhD
TEES Research Professor
Texas A&M University
Eric Lichtfouse, PhD
Distinguished Talent Professor
Xi’an Jiaotong University
Jun Ma, PhD
Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering
Harbin Institute of Technology
Praveen C. Ramamurthy, PhD
Chair, Department of Materials Engineering
Interdisciplinary Center for Water Research
Shaping resilient water systems for a sustainable future ✦
Destination · Agadir
Where water challenges meet innovation.
Agadir and the Souss-Massa region place critical questions of water, agriculture and climate resilience in direct conversation with science and innovation. The region combines desalination, wastewater reuse, water-efficient agriculture, climate adaptation and sustainable horticulture, so delegates can see real-world water solutions in operation rather than only discussing them.
- Desalination
- Wastewater reuse
- Water-efficient agriculture
- Climate adaptation
- Sustainable horticulture
Conference venue
Agadir Horticultural Complex
SWSM 2026 will take place at the Agadir Horticultural Complex (CHA), Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, in Ait Melloul, Agadir, Morocco.
Agadir Horticultural Complex (CHA)
Km 2.5 Route d’Azrou
80150 Ait Melloul
Agadir, Morocco
Our journey
Previous editions
From Bangkok to Xi’an and now Agadir, SWSM continues its international journey in advancing sustainable water systems management.
Bangkok, Thailand
1st IWA Conference
Xi’an, China
2nd IWA Conference
Agadir, Morocco
3rd IWA Conference
Shaping resilient water systems for a sustainable future ✦
Collaboration & support
Organizers & supporters
Bringing together institutional expertise and international water networks in support of the success of SWSM 2026.
SWSM 2026 · Agadir
Join the international water community in Agadir
14–16 December 2026 · Agadir, Morocco
3rd IWA Conference on Sustainable Natural and Engineered Water Systems Management. Technical tour on 17 December 2026.
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