When and where is Cairo Water Week 2026?

From 25 to 29 October 2026 at the Triumph Luxury Hotel in the Fifth Settlement, New Cairo, Egypt.

How much does registration cost?

Full registration is EGP 7,000 for Egyptian participants and USD 320 for non-Egyptian participants, with lower group and under-35 rates. One-day registration is EGP 2,500 or USD 150. Fees are paid by bank transfer.

What is the 2026 theme?

Water as a Catalyst for: Peace, Shared Prosperity, and a Sustainable Planet, explored through five themes from shared water resources to AI and water governance.

Is there an exhibition?

Yes. Cairo Water Week has an exhibition area, and the IWWI 2026 water, waste and infrastructure exhibition and conference runs as a parallel event.

Cairo Water Week 2026

Name: Cairo Water Week 2026
Start: 2026-10-25T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-29T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Triumph Luxury Hotel

About this event

Cairo Water Week is the international water conference run each year by Egypt's Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation. The ninth edition, in 2026, runs under the theme "Water as a Catalyst for: Peace, Shared Prosperity, and a Sustainable Planet" and brings ministers, river-basin authorities, international organisations, researchers, utilities and private companies together in New Cairo for five days of plenaries, technical sessions, competitions and side meetings.

2026 themes

The programme and the call for abstracts are organised around five themes that link water policy with technology and finance.

Managing shared water resources under international water law for peace and regional stability
Securing agri-food systems through desalination and wastewater treatment
Enhancing climate resilience through sustainable water resources and coastal zone management
Harnessing AI and the digital wave for water resources sustainability
Addressing water challenges through technical tools, social frameworks, financing and national water governance

Parallel events

Several events run alongside the week. The 7th Arab Water Conference (AWC 2026) is held in parallel, and the International Water, Waste & Infrastructure exhibition and conference (IWWI 2026) runs at the same time as the industry showcase. Conveners can host their own sessions, and a meeting room is available for side meetings.

7th Arab Water Conference (AWC 2026)
IWWI 2026 exhibition and conference
Convener-led sessions and side meetings

Who attends

The week is designed for policymakers, water and irrigation authorities, international and regional organisations, development partners, academics and young professionals, together with technology providers and consultants working on desalination, wastewater reuse, irrigation and digital water management.

Government ministers and water authorities
International and regional organisations
Researchers, universities and young water professionals
Utilities, consultants and technology companies

Competitions

Cairo Water Week also runs competitions aimed at students and young innovators, including the Three-Minute Thesis (3MT), a best graduation project award, a Young Water Inventors competition, a best water conservation practices award and the Save Our Water campaign.

Tickets & passes

Full registration – Egyptian participants — EGP 7,000: Includes coffee breaks; group (5+) EGP 5,000 per person, youth under 35 EGP 5,000
Full registration – non-Egyptian participants — USD 320: Includes coffee breaks; group (5+) USD 250 per person, youth under 35 USD 250
One-day registration – Egyptian participants — EGP 2,500: Group (5+) EGP 2,000 per person, youth under 35 EGP 2,000
One-day registration – non-Egyptian participants — USD 150: Group (5+) USD 100 per person, youth under 35 USD 100