Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) and hosted by the Saudi Water Authority, the IDRA World Congress 2026 in Riyadh will convene global leaders, innovators, and decision-makers under the theme Driving Global Water Sustainability Through Innovation. 

The IDRA World Congress will be held at the prestigious King Faisal Congress Center, located at the InterContinental Hotel, a premier venue in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Congress focuses on accelerating the systems, regulations, technologies, and financing solutions needed to secure reliable, low-carbon, resilient water supplies for a rapidly changing world.

A special Message from IDRA

We look forward to welcoming you to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

“We are delighted to welcome the global water community to Riyadh, as we host the IDRA World Congress in Saudi Arabia for the very first time.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) for their patronage, and the Saudi Water Authority for their hosting of the IDRA World Congress 2026.

Few places demonstrate the pace, scale, and ambition of modern water transformation as clearly as Saudi Arabia, and World Congress 2026 will bring together innovators, leaders, and experts driving the next era of sustainable water systems.

At a time when water underpins climate resilience and future prosperity, this World Congress is an essential moment to learn, collaborate, and accelerate solutions that work. We look forward to meeting you in the Kingdom.”

All confirmed speakers will be provided with a discounted speaker registration code.