The agenda for the upcoming SWAN Cape Town Workshop has been released, offering a detailed look at three days focused on the practical application of digital transformation within Africa’s water sector.
Taking place from 9–11 March 2026 in Cape Town, the workshop will bring together water utilities, technology providers, policymakers and industry specialists from across Africa and beyond. The programme is designed to move beyond theory, with a strong emphasis on real-world solutions that can be implemented immediately. View the Full Agenda Participants can expect in-depth discussions on key challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including climate-resilient water financing, data-driven decision-making, smart metering at scale, and bridging the digital divide across African water systems. The agenda also includes interactive roundtable sessions aimed at encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders navigating their digital water journeys.
With insights from both local and international experts, the SWAN Cape Town Workshop is positioned as a practical forum for organisations looking to modernise water management, improve efficiency, and build resilient systems in the face of growing environmental and infrastructure pressures. The workshop forms part of SWAN’s ongoing efforts to support innovation and digital maturity in the global water sector, with a particular focus on the unique contexts and needs of African utilities. The Highlights
- Collaborative Financing for Climate Water Resilience
- Building Your Data Core: From Identification to Optimisation
- Scaling Smart Metering: From Hype to High-Impact
- Interactive Roundtables – Navigating The Smart Water Journey
- Bridging the Digital Divide in Africa.
