Event: IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2022

Date: September 2022

Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

Type of CPD: International conference / global water policy / innovation and research

Duration: Multi‑day event (attended selected sessions, exhibitions and forums)

Summary of the Event

I attended the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress & Exhibition 2022 in Copenhagen, one of the most significant global gatherings for water professionals. The event brought together thousands of delegates from utilities, academia, technology companies, NGOs, regulators and international organisations.

The 2022 Congress focused on sustainable urban water management, climate resilience, digital transformation, circular economy approaches, advanced treatment technologies and global water governance. The programme included technical sessions, keynote presentations, utility leader forums, innovation showcases and international networking events.

The exhibition hall featured cutting‑edge technologies across monitoring, treatment, digital water, resource recovery and nature‑based solutions.

Key Themes Covered

• Climate resilience and adaptation Strategies for drought, flooding, extreme weather and long‑term climate pressures.
• Digital water transformation Real‑time monitoring, digital twins, automation, AI‑driven optimisation and integrated data platforms.
• Advanced treatment technologies Membranes, biological processes, decentralised systems and energy‑efficient treatment.
• Circular economy and resource recovery Nutrient recovery, biosolids valorisation, water reuse and low‑carbon operations.
• Global water governance and policy International perspectives on regulation, sustainability and environmental protection.
• Utility leadership and innovation culture Case studies on embedding innovation, improving performance and managing risk.