Get ready to connect, learn, and lead the future of water and sustainability in South Africa.

WISA invites you to a powerful three-day lineup of engaging masterclasses at IFAT Africa 2025, where water challenges meet innovative solutions – from youth entrepreneurship to post-mining transformation and practical data science. Whether you’re a student, professional, policymaker, or industry expert, this series offers critical insight and fresh thinking to help tackle real-world challenges.

Event Details

• Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling: Solutions for Subsahara-Africa
• Date: 8 – 10 July 2025
• Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Book your ticket: Attendance is Complimentary — Register Now

3 Days. 3 Masterclasses. Endless Innovation.

3 of Days Workshops

Day 1 – Youth Innovation for a Sustainable Future

Turning Water Challenges into Business Solutions

Presented by WISA YWP Gauteng Branch

Across Sub-Saharan Africa, water scarcity, pollution, and deteriorating infrastructure are urgent concerns – but they’re also opportunities for creative, sustainable business ideas.

Day 1 kicks off with inspiring, youth-led solutions to these challenges, showcasing how entrepreneurship and innovation can help transform the water sector. Expect real-world projects, smart technologies, and scalable models that connect economic opportunity with environmental resilience.

This session is a must-attend for anyone passionate about future-ready leadership and youth-driven change.

Day 2 – Rethinking Mining’s Role in Sustainability

Mining as a Catalyst: Reimagining the Food-Water-Energy Nexus in South Africa

Presented by WISA Gauteng Branch

Can mining evolve from an extractive industry into a regenerative force for good?

Day 2 takes on the complex but urgent question of how the mining sector can contribute to sustainable development. By unpacking Social and Labour Plans (SLPs) and their potential to drive equitable outcomes, this session highlights how post-mining landscapes can serve communities and ecosystems – especially in water-stressed regions.

Join the conversation on how mining could lead – not lag – in building a resilient, just future.

Day 3 – Machine Learning for Water Professionals

Masterclass: Data & Machine Learning in the Water Sector – A Beginner’s Guide

Presented by WISA Innovations for Water, Sanitation and Supply Division

Curious about how data is transforming water management?

This beginner-friendly masterclass introduces non-technical professionals to machine learning in the water sector. Learn how data can help detect leaks, improve infrastructure, and enhance water quality – all while supporting smarter, evidence-based decision-making.

Perfect for project managers, engineers, and sustainability leaders looking to harness tech for impact.

Seats are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the change.

Register now – it’s free!