Dublin is Calling: Water Innovation Europe 2026 Heads to Ireland; Applications for Water-Smart Awards Now Open
Water Europe is proud to announce that its annual flagship event, Water Innovation Europe (WIE) 2026, will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on 13-14 October 2026. Following the resounding success of last year’s edition in Copenhagen, which gathered over 300 global water leaders, this year’s event moves to the “Silicon Docks” to tackle one of the most […]
New EU Parliament resolution raises questions on EPR implementation under the UWWTD
Last week, the European Parliament adopted its resolution on the implementation of the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) and the potential impacts on the security of supply of medicines. This resolution sends the wrong signal at the wrong time. On the one hand, Parliament strongly reaffirms the environmental objectives of the revised UWWTD, recognising […]
Water Europe Expert Group Highlights the Link Between Water Resilience, Climate Risk and Insurability
What do insurance and water resilience have in common? More than many people may think. The Water Europe Expert Group on Water & Finance, chaired by Magdalena Rzeczkowska, held a discussion on the growing connection between climate risks, water resilience and insurability. The meeting featured insights from Vylon Ooms, representing the Dutch Association of Insurers, […]
Hans Goossens, President’s Editorial
Dear Water Europe friends, When we are in debates these days, behind almost every point we are making, the topic of Artificial Intelligence emerges. And the reverse is also true. Behind every algorithm, cloud platform and data centre, another critical topic emerges: water. Undoubtedly, Artificial Intelligence is emerging as a key enabler in the transition […]
Water Europe at ESA BASS Water Day: Connecting Water & Space
Water Europe participated in the ESA BASS Water Day held on 12 May 2026 at ESA ESTEC in Noordwijk, contributing to discussions on the role of digitalisation, Earth Observation and space-based services in strengthening water resilience and supporting the transition towards a Water-Smart Society and Economy. The event also marked the opening of the new […]
New Call for Proposals on the ”Digitalisation of the Water Sector”
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched a new Call for Proposals on the “Digitalisation of the Water Sector”, supporting Proof-of-Concept Studies and Pilot Projects that aim to improve water sustainability and resilience through the use of satellite data and space-enabled technologies. Applications are open from 12 May 2026 until 30 August 2026. The initiative […]
Water Market Europe 2026: Post-Event Materials Now Available
Water Europe and the IDEATION project have released the post-event materials from Water Market Europe 2026, held on 16 April in Brussels. This landmark edition brought together the European water community to shape the future of digital water. The event welcomed 148 registrations, gathered over 110 participants on-site, and facilitated 130 B2B meetings between 76 […]
Exclusive Interview with Peter Simpson & Alex Plant
This month, we had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Simpson, President, IWA Glasgow 2026 and Alex Plant, Chief Executive of Scottish Water. Peter and Alex are co-Presidents of the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2026 taking place from 4–8 October in Glasgow. Could you briefly tell us a few words on the IWA World […]
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2026
The IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition is the leading global event for water and allied professionals, covering the full water cycle. Held every two years by the International Water Association, it brings together thought-leaders, decision makers, top researchers, and business innovators from across and beyond the water sector to shape the future of water. […]
Hans Goossens, President’s Editorial
Dear Water Europe friends, As Europe moves into a new phase of its water policy cycle, the emphasis is clearly shifting from setting direction to ensuring delivery. The coming period will test not only the strength of our ambitions, but also our capacity to implement them effectively in an increasingly complex environment. The revision of […]