Early bird registration is officially open for the highly anticipated 2nd AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026. Convening key international stakeholders, sector leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators, the flagship gathering will take place from 23 to 26 November 2026 at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) in South Africa.
Organised under the theme “Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water & Sanitation Solutions For Africa & the Global South” and championed by the call to action “Every Drop Counts!”, the 2026 dialogue serves as a vital global platform to address pressing water security, infrastructure resilience, and equitable sanitation challenges across developing nations.
Key Event Details
- Event Title: 2nd AWSISA Africa & Global South Water and Sanitation Dialogue 2026
- Dates: 23 – 26 November 2026
- Venue: Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), South Africa
- Theme: Accelerating Climate-Resilient Water & Sanitation Solutions For Africa & the Global South
- Motto: “Every Drop Counts!”
- Status: Early Bird Registration Open
Focus & Objectives
The dialogue convenes water utility executives, government delegations, technical experts, and private sector pioneers to drive actionable solutions across four key pillars:- Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Developing robust water management systems built to withstand severe climate impacts, floods, and prolonged droughts.
- Sanitation Innovation: Scaling sustainable, dignified, and accessible sanitation technologies across vulnerable and underserved communities.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Fostering strategic partnerships across Africa and the Global South to share best practices, knowledge, and policy frameworks.
- Investment & Financing: Unlocking sustainable funding models, climate finance mechanisms, and public-private partnerships for water infrastructure projects.
Organisers & Supporting Partners
- Co-Organisers & Conveners: AWSISA, Black Business Council in the Built Environment (BBCBE), and the Built Environment Indaba.
- Institutional Support & Partners: Department of Water & Sanitation (South Africa), Rand Water, Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA), Water Research Commission (WRC 50), Vaal Central Water, Umngeni-Uthukela Water, Magalies Water, Amatola Water, Lepelle Northern Water, Midvaal Water Company, Overberg Water, SAWSYN, 300 Water Leaders, and regional Catchment Management Agencies (Inkomati-Usuthu, Pongola-Umzimkulu, Limpopo-Olifants, Vaal-Orange, Breede-Olifants).
Registration & Contact Information
Delegates, presenters, and exhibitors are encouraged to take advantage of the Early Bird rates to secure their participation.- Website: www.awsisa-watersan-dialogue.org
- Email: conference@awsisa.org.za
- Phone: +27 10 025 8984
- WhatsApp: +27 81 807 1103
