AWSISA Announces Call for Abstracts for the 2nd Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026 in Durban | Infrastructure news

Following the success of its inaugural event, AWSISA is proud to announce the 2nd AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026. This premier international conference will be held at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) from 23–26 November 2026.

The 2026 Dialogue will convene under the timely and critical theme: “Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water & Sanitation Solutions For Africa & the Global South.” The event aims to foster a platform for innovation, knowledge sharing, and partnership to address the urgent water challenges exacerbated by climate change across the Global South.

Call for Abstracts: Coming Soon

AWSISA is preparing to welcome contributions from global experts. The official Call for Abstracts will be launched shortly. Researchers, institutions, and practitioners are encouraged to prepare their submissions focusing on climate-resilient innovations, policy frameworks, and sustainable sanitation practices.

A detailed announcement containing submission guidelines, key dates, and thematic tracks will be released in the coming weeks.

Partnering for a Sustainable Future

The 2nd AWSISA Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026 is supported by a robust network of industry partners and water management entities, demonstrating a unified commitment to sustainable water solutions. Partners include the Department of Water & Sanitation (Republic of South Africa), Rand Water, Vaal Central Water, TCTA, PUCMA, Inkomati-Usuthu, Overberg Water, SAWSYN, Water Research Commission, V0CMA, Midvaal, Magalies Water, Breede-Olifants, and Amatola Water.

For more information, registration details, and future updates on the Call for Abstracts, please visit the official conference website or contact the organizers:

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