International Water Innovation and Sustainability Summit
Harnessing Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence
and Emerging Technologies for Water Sustainability.
The International Water Innovation and Sustainability Summit (iWiSS 2027) is a premier international forum bringing together scientists, engineers, policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, non-governmental organisations and community stakeholders to accelerate innovative solutions for sustainable water management.
The summit is organised by Teesside University (United Kingdom) as part of the internationally funded NanoSolarWater Project, a trilateral collaboration with African Universities. The project is supported by The Royal Society through the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
Our Core Research Areas for 2027
We will be driving innovation through interdisciplinary research across these key domains
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development
Advancing climate solutions, renewable energy, and circular economy models for a sustainable future.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Pioneering ethical AI, machine learning, and data-driven decision making systems.
Health & Biomedical Innovation
Transforming healthcare through biotechnology, precision medicine, and public health research.
Energy & Smart Systems
Developing next-generation energy solutions and intelligent infrastructure systems.
Our Core Themes for 2027
Exploring the intersection of water science, technology, and sustainability
Water Science
- • Water chemistry & microbiology
- • Hydrogeology & water quality
- • Emerging contaminants & PFAS
- • Heavy metals assessment
Water Treatment Technologies
- • Nanotechnology & advanced oxidation
- • Solar-powered purification
- • Membrane & adsorbent materials
- • Desalination technologies
Water, Energy & Sustainability
- • Water-energy nexus
- • Renewable energy & solar tech
- • Circular economy
- • Sustainable infrastructure
Climate Change & Water Security
- • Climate adaptation
- • Flood resilience & drought management
- • Water scarcity
- • Disaster preparedness
Smart Water Systems
- • Artificial Intelligence & ML
- • IoT & Digital Twins
- • GIS & Remote sensing
- • Smart monitoring & analytics
Public Health
- • Waterborne diseases
- • WASH & community health
- • Disease surveillance
- • One Health approach
Water Policy & Governance
- • Water governance & regulation
- • Financing & water economics
- • Gender and inclusion
- • Community participation
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- • Commercialisation & technology transfer
- • Start-ups & investment
- • Intellectual property
- • Innovation ecosystems
Trusted by Leading Organizations
Collaborating with world-class institutions, research centers, and industry leaders to drive innovation
Cambridge University
Research Partner
MIT Research Lab
Technology Partner
Stanford University
Academic Partner
UNESCO
Strategic Partner
African Union
Regional Partner
UNICEF
Development Partner
WWF
Sustainability Partner
IBM Research
AI Partner
Interested in Becoming a Partner?
Join our global network of partners and help shape the future of water innovation and sustainability