Following the success of the EDS Euromed event in Sharm el-Sheikh in 2024, we are excited to announce our next event, which will be held in Marrakech, Pickalbatros Hotel Du Golf, Morocco, from June 22 – 25, 2026.

Water scarcity is one of the most urgent global challenges, amplified by the increasing demand for freshwater and the effects of climate change. Seawater desalination has become a beacon of hope, offering a trustworthy alternative to traditional water sources. Our conference programme will explore the latest desalination technologies, membrane-based methods, thermal processes, and innovative hybrid solutions. 

Alongside the conference, we will hold a three-day exhibition from June 23-25, 2026, where companies will display their state-of-the-art technologies, appropriate technologies and products.

We will also explore integrating renewable energy sources within desalination systems to reduce environmental impact, lower energy consumption, and enhance economic viability. 

Morocco is very active with its numerous renewable-powered desalination initiatives. These initiatives tackle severe water scarcity while aligning with ambitious renewable energy and sustainability goals. 

Join us in embracing Morocco’s inspiring and sustainable future.

The “Miriam Balaban Innovation Award 2026” sponsored by ACWA in partnership with European Desalination Society, is open to everybody in industry, academia and R&D Centres. The award honours innovative solutions in the field of desalination, sustainable energy and circular economy processes. The winner will be selected by a panel of leading experts in Academia and the Desalination Industry.

The winning idea will be given the opportunity of further development with ACWA.

Submission link: HERE

For additional information contact innovation@acwapower.com

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27th to 30th April 2025

EDS is a Europe-wide organization for individual and corporate members including universities, companies, research institutes, government agencies and all concerned with and interested in Desalination, Water Reuse and Membrane Technologies for Water.

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The Global Water Summit: Where Water Meets Money

The Global Water Summit brings together 1,200 senior executives from across the international water sector – utility CEOs, infrastructure investors, technology providers, project developers, and industrial water users – to address the most pressing challenge of our time: delivering the water transition.

Taking place in Madrid, 18-20 May 2026, GWS is the flagship business event for the water sector. Unlike technology trade shows or policy conferences, it’s designed specifically for deal-making and strategic collaboration.

This year’s agenda tackles the urgent question: we failed the energy transition – how do we succeed with water?

What’s new for 2026:

• A global target for water reuse – shaping future technology, regulation and finance
• The first high-level municipal-industrial collaboration session
• The Mission for Water: coordinating finance across the sector with the World Bank
• $200 billion of project opportunities, including Central Asia’s emerging markets
• Market Accelerator workshop for businesses entering new markets

Learn more: watermeetsmoney.com