The Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference (IDWS) will take place at the Ritz-Carlton in Jeddah from December 8 to 10, 2025.

Our flagship annual conference will return in 2025, featuring a broader global reach and an expanded vision. IDWS, as the region's leading platform, will unite water specialists worldwide to tackle various challenges and opportunities in the sector. The 4th edition of the Innovation Driven Water Sustainability Conference will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region. The conference unites global leaders, innovators, and researchers to promote investment, policy, and technology addressing the full water cycle, and features the 3rd edition of the Global Prize for Innovation in Water. Explore the Global Prize for Innovation in Water (GPIW), featuring the Miyahthon hackathon, expert-led workshops, and a technology exhibition showcasing impactful innovations.

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GPIW awards solutions addressing major water sector issues, aiding the shift from research to application. The prize increases impact by connecting scientific advancements with large-scale implementation, providing visibility and support for the growth of promising ideas in critical areas. Moreover, a dynamic challenge called Miyahthon unites global innovators to rethink water production and reuse, fostering collaboration to create scalable solutions aimed at addressing critical water-related issues through innovation and sustainability. Additionally, expert-led workshops focus on water sustainability by integrating global insights and regional expertise, discussing technologies, research breakthroughs, and strategies for urgent sector challenges. Likewise, a dedicated exhibition space highlights technologies that impact the future of water, linking innovation to practical applications that scale and produce measurable results across the sector. Besides, a high-level platform for global specialists, innovators, and investors in the water sector, the IDWS conference emphasises innovative trends and best practices, facilitating knowledge exchange and collaboration. In short, a key initiative in Saudi Arabia's water sector transformation, the Saudi Water Academy focuses on training skilled professionals in sustainable water management, promoting research and international collaboration to enhance innovation, efficiency, and long-term water security. Read more: World Trade Expo (WTE), 2025