Introduction
The Water and Sanitation Providers Association (WASPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Water, Sanitation & Irrigation, the Council of Governors, and the County of Mombasa, invites researchers, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts to submit abstracts, posters, and exhibition proposals for the Kenya Water & Sanitation International Conference & Exhibition 2025.
With only five years remaining to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, the world remains significantly off-track. Climate change, financing gaps, and governance challenges continue to impact access to safe water and sanitation. This conference provides a platform to showcase innovative solutions, policy advancements, and research insights that contribute to climate-smart water and sanitation management.
Submissions are welcome for Exhibitions, Oral presentations, Innovations Award and Convenor Sessions
Conference Themes & Subthemes
Theme: 'Innovative Financing models, Technology & Innovations
for Sustainable Pathways to Climate-Smart Water and
Sanitation Solutions & Investments'The conference will focus on sustainability and resilience in the water and sanitation sector through the following subthemes:
Innovative Financing: Exploring public–private partnerships (PPPs), Private Initiated Projects (PiPs), blended finance models, and green bonds to mobilize resources for climate-resilient Water and Sanitation
- Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for Sustainable Water and Sanitation Infrastructure
- Private Initiated Projects (PiPs) in Water and Sanitation: Opportunities and Challenges
- Blended Finance Strategies for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation Services
- The Role of Green Bonds in Financing Climate-Smart Water Infrastructure
- Mobilizing Local and International Capital for Water and Sanitation Investment
Policy Innovation and Governance for resilient, sustainable water and sanitation
- Strengthening Institutional Frameworks for Climate-Resilient Water Management
- Regulatory Reforms and Policy Adaptation for Sustainable Sanitation Services
- Decentralized Governance Approaches for Water and Sanitation Service Delivery
- Community Participation and Social Accountability in Water Governance
- Integrating Climate Adaptation Strategies into National Water and Sanitation Policies
Emerging Technology & Innovation, AI and Big Data for Climate-Resilient Water Resource Solutions
- Smart water management systems and IoT applications
- Artificial intelligence and big data in water resource monitoring
- Advanced water treatment and desalination technologies
- Innovations in water conservation and reuse
- Digital platforms for water governance and decision-making
Innovations, Technologies, AI and Big Data for Climate-Resilient Sanitation Solutions
- -Powered Wastewater Treatment and Recycling Systems
- Smart Sanitation Infrastructure: IoT Solutions for Monitoring and Maintenance
- Big Data for Disease Surveillance and Early Warning Systems in Sanitation
- Nature-Based Solutions and Green Technologies for Sustainable Sanitation
- Digital Platforms for Public Engagement in Sanitation and Hygiene Management
Climate Impacts on Water Resources, Irrigation and Sanitation: Research & Capacity Strengthening for Sustainable Climate-Smart Solutions
- Impact of climate change on water resources and sanitation infrastructure
- Capacity building and workforce development in climate-smart WASH solutions
- The role of academia in driving WASH innovations
- Knowledge-sharing platforms for sustainable sanitation research
- Integrating WASH into national adaptation plans (NAPs)
Important Dates
- Opening of Abstract & Exhibition Submissions: January 10, 2025
- Submission Deadline: April 8, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: May 28, 2025
- Deadline for PowerPoint Submission (Oral Presentations): June 10, 2025
- Conference Dates: June 16-20, 2025
Why Submit?
- Present your work to an international audience of experts and stakeholders.
- Gain visibility for your research, innovations, and solutions.
- Engage with policymakers and industry leaders.
- Contribute to shaping the future of water and sanitation governance.