Over 20 markets to gather at Vietnam Water Week 2026

Over 20 countries and territories to gather at Vietnam Water Week 2026. Source: Oanh Nguyen

Vietnam Water Week, which is organised by the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA) and partners, will take place on September 16-18, with a series of exhibitions, seminars, business networking events, and professional exchanges.

Featuring a specialised exhibition area of approximately 4,000 square metres, the event is expected to attract 200 organisations and businesses to participate, with around 250 booths.

The programme is expected to attract participation from international organisations such as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and the International Water Association, along with water industry associations, management agencies, businesses, and experts from Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hungary, Finland, and elsewhere.

“International collaboration is a motivation for the development of the domestic water supply and drainage industry. The participation of international partners will create opportunities for the Vietnamese water industry to access advanced technology and management experience, while also expanding investment cooperation and strengthening regional and international integration,” Ha Thanh Hang, vice chairwoman of the VWSA, said on August 21.

Vietnam’s water supply and sewerage has opportunities to receive technology transfer. For example, experts from Japan have experience and advantages in supply solutions for water treatment, and associations from Australia will introduce solutions to cope with climate change, Hang added.

Along with the exhibition, Vietnam Water Week 2026 will hold a series of thematic seminars with the participation of state management agencies, international organisations, experts, scientists, and domestic and international businesses. Key themes include digital transformation, climate change adaptation solutions, gender equality, and public-private partnerships.

“Vietnam's water industry is facing increasingly high demands regarding ensuring water supply security and safety, adapting to climate change, modernising infrastructure, improving the efficiency of water resource use, and enhancing service quality," said Nguyen Ngoc Diep, chairman of the VWSA. "Along with this, digital transformation, innovation in governance models, mobilisation of investment resources, and personnel development are becoming urgent requirements for businesses and organisations operating in water supply and drainage.”

Through these workshops, networking events, and technical exchanges, the event will create a substantive networking space between management agencies, businesses, development organisations, and experts to encourage innovation, share international experiences, and strengthen cooperation in the water industry.

The VWSA will also present awards, including the Green Stream of Vietnam award, the Young Water Sector Cadre of Vietnam award, the Outstanding Graduation Project in Water and Environment award, and the Water for Life photo contest.

This is the first time that Vietnam Water Week will be held concurrently with the seventh National Congress of the Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association. This will be a significant event for the Vietnamese water industry community, marking a generational leadership transition and defining strategic development directions for the industry in the context of digital transformation, climate change, and the need to modernise national infrastructure.

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