— WATERTECH CHINA
Water Industry Event
2026 Digital Water Innovation Summit
Building on the tremendous success of previous editions, the Digital Water Innovation Summit returns to WATERTECH CHINA 2026 as a premier platform for global thought leaders, industry pioneers, and water sector professionals to explore the digital transformation reshaping the water industry.
Now in its 4th edition, the Summit has cumulatively brought together over 300 leading authorities, scholars, and industry representatives from China and abroad, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration at the highest level.
Deep Al Empowerment
Focus on the deep integration and application of Al in water affairs, analyzing its practical value and implementation paths.
Gathering of Global Experts
Leading water experts from China and abroad will deliver keynote speeches, sharing innovative ideas and practical experience.
Showcasing Innovations
Showcase the latest advances in water-related technologies, products, and services, promoting interactions across the industry chain.
Highlights of 2025 Digital Water Innovation Summit
Past Distinguished Speakers
Hear from world-renowned experts leading the charge in water technology and digital transformation
PhD in Environmental Engineering / Co-founder & CEO of AM-Team / Managing Member of lWA
Topic: Bringing digital water from hype to value: today's and future applications in Europe and North America
Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng) / Professor at the University of Sheffield
Topic: Data Analytics to Derive Actionable Insight for Transformative Management of Ageing Water Distribution Networks
Professor, National University of Singapore (NUS)
Topic: Augmented Reality and Extended Intelligence Reboot for the Hydroinformatics Revolution
Associate Professor, lHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Topic: Experiences on Digital Transformation in the WaterSector from an European Project Perspective
Past Partners
● Organizers
Shanghai Investigation, Design & Research institute
College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
Yangtze River Ecology and Environment Group Co., Ltd.
● Co-organizers
Three Gorges Smart Water Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Herui Group Co., Ltd.
● Partners
International Water Association (lWA) Digital Water Programme / China Sub-Group
Zhuhai Zhuobang Technology Co., Ltd.
Tongii University Smart Water Joint Innovation RgD Center
School of Environment, Tsinghua University
● Supporting Organization
lEWA (China Sensor and loT Alliance Smart Environment and Water Special Committee)
China Water & Wastewater Journal Co., Ltd.
Main Forum:
● Digital Transformation and Innovation in the Water Sector
Sub-Forums:
● Digital Evolution of Water Utilities: From Strategy to Practice
● Al for Water: Intelligence-Driven Management and Operations
● Global Synergy: Advancing Smart Water through International Collaboration
Selected Past Participating Entities
Shanghai Chemical industry Park Sino French Water Development Co., Ltd
United Water Corporation
Nanjing Water Group Co., Ltd.
Shanghai institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research (SlWR)
Shanghai Chengtou Water Group Co., Ltd.
Yangtze Three Gorges Smart Water Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Vanly Water Technology Group Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Water Digital intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
Shanghai Water Planning and Design Research Institute
Shanghai Water Authority
BEWG (China) Investment Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Environmental Water Group Co., Ltd.
Beijing Enterprises Water Group (BEWG)
China Water Affairs Investment Co., Ltd.
Quanzhou Tap Water Co., Ltd.
