WATERTECH CHINA 2026 to Host Two Strategic Forums, Encouraging Global Pre-Registration
Shanghai (ANTARA/PRNewswire) - WATERTECH CHINA 2026 will return from 9 to 11 June 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center. Organised by Herui Group, the event brings together technology providers, industry players, and end-users from various countries amid the global transformation of the water treatment sector towards smarter, more environmentally friendly, and efficient systems.
Entering its 18th edition, WATERTECH CHINA 2026 will occupy an area of 180,000 square metres, involving more than 2,500 exhibitors, and targeting over 100,000 professional visitors from 175 countries and regions. The event covers 28 downstream sectors and serves as one of the leading B2B platforms for discovering solutions, monitoring market trends, and forging international partnerships in the water treatment sector.
Two strategic forums will be the main highlights of this year’s event, attracting direct participation and opening up collaboration opportunities.
The Digital Water Innovation Summit will discuss the utilisation of technologies such as AI, digital twins, 5G, and IoT to accelerate water treatment transformation in urban and industrial sectors. The sessions will review practical applications of digital technologies to enhance monitoring, operational efficiency, and data-based decision-making.
In addition, the 9th Industrial Water Leaders Forum (IWLF), taking place on 9 June, will bring together experts and industry players to discuss policy trends, market developments, and water treatment solutions in several high-water-consumption sectors. Supported by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) and Ecolab, the IWLF will cover membrane technologies, advanced oxidation processes, low-carbon water treatment solutions, and resource recovery strategies, particularly for industries such as petroleum and chemicals.
To boost international participation, WATERTECH CHINA 2026 will also provide matchmaking programmes, technical roadshows, and curated B2B meetings to connect event participants with solution providers and project decision-makers. Visa services and invitation letters are available for overseas participants. Furthermore, the organisers will feature more than 20 innovative thematic zones, including the Digital Water Pavilion and the Filtration & Separation Zone, showcasing the latest technologies and emerging trends in the water treatment industry.
The pre-registration phase has opened via the official website. Practitioners in the water treatment sector who wish to access the latest technologies, market insights, and global business opportunities can register early to participate in one of Asia’s leading industry events.