Organized in collaboration with the International Water Association (IWA) at the Istanbul Congress Center, the IWA Digital Water Summit 2026 will highlight the opportunities offered by digital transformation in water and wastewater management. The fourth edition of the summit will bring together representatives from water and wastewater utilities, technology companies, academics, and government officials.
The program will address the use of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and smart sensors in water management, focusing on real-world applications and sector-specific needs. Monitoring water networks, improving operational processes, and increasing resource efficiency through digital solutions will also be among the summit’s key topics.
Digital Solutions: From Water Losses to Digital Twins
Organized jointly by the IWA, Yıldız Technical University, and Istanbul Technical University, the summit will evaluate smart networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, automation, and digital twin technologies. Applications aimed at managing water losses and developing decision support systems will also be on the agenda.
At the event, sponsored primarily by YTÜ Yıldız Technopark, participants from various countries will share the technologies they have developed and their practical experiences. The summit, which will address the needs of water utilities alongside the solutions offered by technology and engineering firms, will also explore opportunities for collaboration between academia, the public sector, and the private sector.
Date: November 24–26, 2026
Venue: Istanbul Congress Center (ICC)
Co-organizers: Yıldız Technical University and Istanbul Technical University
Main sponsor: YTÜ Yıldız Technopark
Event website: https://digitalwatersummit.org/
Registration link: https://digitalwatersummit.org/registration/
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