Global Water Summit 2026

The Global Water Summit 2026 convenes the world's water sector leadership in Madrid from May 18–20, bringing together over 1,100 utility CEOs, investors, technology providers, and public officials to address water infrastructure investment and climate resilience. Organized around the theme 'Delivering the Water Transition,' the summit features 200+ speakers and facilitates 3,000+ one-to-one strategic meetings between utilities and solution providers. Core topics include financing mechanisms and public-private partnerships to close infrastructure gaps, artificial intelligence and digital technologies for optimizing water operations, desalination and wastewater reuse for expanding supply, climate-resilient infrastructure design, and regulatory frameworks supporting sustainable management. The Global Water Leaders Group convenes 70+ major utilities representing countries from Ecuador to Eswatini, ensuring diverse global perspectives. The summit is designed for deal-making and strategic collaboration, positioning itself as the essential venue for accelerating capital deployment and operational innovation in water security.