IWA
the international
water association

2025 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Water Systems

Resilient, Inclusive & Smart Water Futures

December 18-20, 2025

Shanghai, China

About the Conference

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.

Sustainable Solutions

Focus on carbon neutrality and resource circularity in water systems

Digital Innovation

Explore digitalization and smart technologies for water management

Global Network

Connect with leading researchers and practitioners worldwide

SDG 6 Focus

Contribute to achieving sustainable water management goals

Key Dates

Abstract Submission

To be announced

Notification of Acceptance

To be announced

Early Registration Deadline

To be announced

Conference Dates

December 18-20, 2025

Conference Topics

The conference will cover a wide range of topics related to sustainable urban water systems

01

Water Quality Security and Digital Technology

Advanced monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and digital transformation in water quality management

02

Green Water Treatment and Resource Recycling

Sustainable treatment technologies, resource recovery, and circular economy approaches

03

Water Environment Remediation and Healthy Cities

Urban water ecosystem restoration, public health, and creating liveable cities

04

Environmental System Engineering and Risk Control

System optimization, modeling, risk assessment for resilient water infrastructure

05

Industry-Academia-Research Forum

Bridging research and practice through collaborative innovation and technology transfer

06

Journal Forum of Energy & Environmental Sustainability

Carbon neutrality, energy efficiency, and renewable energy integration

07

Youth Student Forum

Platform for early-career researchers and students to present their work

Organizers

Hosted by

College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University

International Joint Research Center for Sustainable Urban Water Systems

Co-organized by

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

Supported by

International Water Association (IWA)

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