December 18-20, 2025
Shanghai, China
The International Water Association (IWA) is an authoritative water industry association, dedicated to promoting the sustainable management of global water resources. Supported by IWA, the 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Water Systems will be held under the theme "Resilient, Inclusive & Smart Water Futures".
The conference will focus on the challenges and innovative solutions for urban water systems amidst rapid urbanization, fostering interdisciplinary and cross-regional academic exchange and technical cooperation to contribute to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.
The College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, in conjunction with IWA, is jointly organizing this high-level international conference, aiming to promote the transition of the water sector towards carbon neutrality, digitalization, and resource circularity.
Focus on carbon neutrality and resource circularity in water systems
Explore digitalization and smart technologies for water management
Connect with leading researchers and practitioners worldwide
Contribute to achieving sustainable water management goals
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December 18-20, 2025
The conference will cover a wide range of topics related to sustainable urban water systems
Advanced monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and digital transformation in water quality management
Sustainable treatment technologies, resource recovery, and circular economy approaches
Urban water ecosystem restoration, public health, and creating liveable cities
System optimization, modeling, risk assessment for resilient water infrastructure
Bridging research and practice through collaborative innovation and technology transfer
Carbon neutrality, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration
Platform for early-career researchers and students to present their work
College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University
International Joint Research Center for Sustainable Urban Water Systems
State Key Laboratory of Water Pollution Control and Green Resource Recycling
Key Laboratory of Yangtze River Water Environment, Ministry of Education, China
Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security
Sino-German Environmental Center, Tongji University
International Water Association (IWA)
Be part of the global conversation on sustainable urban water systems