The Conference
Themes & Topics
Six thematic axes structure the scientific programme of SWSM-2026. The list of topics under each axis is indicative and not exhaustive.
Themes & Topics
Water Resources Management and Sustainability
Sustainable approaches to water resource planning, groundwater protection and integrated management under water scarcity and climate change.
- Sustainable water management under climate change and water scarcity
- Groundwater resources, management and protection
- Non-conventional water resources, harvesting technologies and integrated resource planning
- Policy, governance and financing of sustainable water systems
Water Reuse and Circular Water Economy
Advancing wastewater reuse, resource recovery and circular approaches that maximise water efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
- Wastewater treatment technologies, reuse applications and regulatory frameworks
- Wastewater-derived resource recovery, valorisation and circular economy
Environmental Technologies and Water Treatment
Innovative treatment technologies addressing water quality, emerging contaminants, desalination and environmental protection.
- Emerging contaminants, PFAS, microplastics and antibiotic resistance
- Advanced oxidation processes, ferrates and innovative treatment technologies
- Desalination technologies, energy optimisation and environmental impacts
- Water quality monitoring and risk assessment
Water, Food and Health Nexus
Exploring the connections between water resources, food production, environmental quality and human health.
- Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus for sustainable resource management and food safety implications
- Sustainable agriculture, irrigation and water efficiency
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilient Water Systems
Building resilient water systems through adaptive solutions for climate change, drought and increasing water scarcity.
- Digital Twins for hydraulic infrastructure and management
- Artificial intelligence, digitalisation and smart water management
- Nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration
Resource Recovery and Sustainable Development
Transforming wastewater-derived resources into valuable assets while supporting circular economy and sustainable development.
- Young Water Professionals and innovation for sustainability
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Abstracts are invited across all six axes until 9 November 2026, 23:59 GMT.
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14–16 December 2026 · Agadir, Morocco
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