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Saudi Arabia Brings Together Global Leaders in Jeddah to Shape the Future of Water and Water Investment through IDWS 2026

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Jun 14, 2026

The Saudi Water Authority announced the organization of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS 2026) from 7 to 9 December 2026 in the city of Jeddah, reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for water innovation and investment, and as an international platform that brings together governments, investors, operators, and innovators to shape the future of the sector worldwide.

The conference comes at a time when water has become a strategic factor for economic growth, sustainability, and national security, amid the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies, data centers, advanced industries, mining, and clean energy, accompanied by a steadily increasing demand for water resources and related infrastructure.

IDWS 2026 is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants from 140 countries, in addition to over 250 speakers and 150 exhibitors, in a high-level international gathering that will bring together government leaders, chief executive officers, investors, operators, researchers, technology companies, and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of water, accelerate the development of sustainable water solutions, and enhance investment opportunities and international partnerships.

The hosting of the conference in the Kingdom reflects the significant achievements that have strengthened its global standing in the water sector. Saudi Arabia possesses one of the world’s most advanced and integrated water systems, operating more than 500 water production facilities with a capacity exceeding 16.2 million cubic meters per day. The Kingdom also leads the world in desalinated water production and the development of highly efficient desalination technologies.

This progress embodies the transformative achievements of Saudi Vision 2030, which have contributed to building an advanced global model for water resource management, enhancing sustainability, improving operational efficiency, and stimulating investment and innovation within the sector.

The 2026 version represents a new phase in the conference’s journey by focusing on transforming water challenges into economic and investment opportunities, while strengthening the role of water as a driver of economic development and one of the key enablers of sustainable growth across vital sectors.

The conference will also focus on a number of strategic themes, including water governance, sustainable finance, public-private partnerships, the circular economy, asset management, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence applications, in addition to highlighting economic opportunities associated with the energy, mining, industry, agriculture, tourism, and urban development sectors.

On this occasion, H.E. Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim, President of the Saudi Water Authority, emphasized that the conference continues to strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a global partner in shaping the future of the water sector. He noted that the success achieved by previous editions reflects the growing international confidence in the Kingdom’s role in developing sustainable water solutions and enhancing international cooperation.

His Excellency added: “Water is no longer merely an operational challenge; it has become a strategic factor in economic growth, security, and sustainability. From this perspective, IDWS 2026 serves as a global platform that brings together decision-makers, investors, and innovators to accelerate the development of water solutions and transform them into sustainable economic and developmental impact.” The conference will offer a comprehensive executive experience that goes beyond theoretical discussions through live demonstrations of advanced technologies, startup platforms, and specialized programs that connect investors with promising projects. It will also feature strategic sessions that bring together decision-makers, financiers, and industry leaders to accelerate financing and implementation and transform innovations into investment opportunities and scalable projects.

The conference will further dedicate an advanced track to showcasing the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the future of the water sector through smart operating systems, predictive analytics, digital twins, and real-time asset and infrastructure management, contributing to improved operational efficiency and enhanced resource sustainability.

The Saudi Water Authority invites government and private sector entities, investors, innovators, researchers, and industry leaders from around the world to participate in IDWS 2026 and contribute to shaping the future of water globally through a platform that brings together thought leadership, investment, innovation, and implementation—transforming visions into projects, innovations into investments, and partnerships into tangible outcomes that contribute to strengthening water security and supporting sustainable economic growth worldwide.

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