IWA ASPIRE Abstract Submission

Empowering tomorrow – smart water solutions for resilient communities.

Submitting an abstract for the IWA ASPIRE Conference 2025 offers professionals in the water industry an exceptional chance to present their research, innovations, and best practices to a global audience of peers, policymakers, and practitioners. 

Presenting at ASPIRE not only provides exposure and credibility but also facilitates valuable networking opportunities, leading to potential collaborations, career advancements, and access to funding. Additionally, participation allows individuals to receive feedback from experts, refining their work for greater impact. By contributing to ASPIRE, individuals demonstrate their commitment to addressing global water challenges and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration essential for achieving a water-secure future.

You have the opportunity to submit an abstract for either a poster or an oral presentation.

The Call for Abstracts is now Open

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Please click here to download the Abstract Guidelines.

Please click here to download the Abstract Template


Programme Elements

Keynote speakers, technical and thought leadership presentations, workshops, utility forum, regulators forum, exhibition, networking events, Young Water Professional events, technical tours, site visits, working holidays.


Below are the four main themes. Please note these themes are tentative and are subject to possible changes by the Technical Committee.

Empowering Tomorrow

  • Automation
  • Artificial intelligence
  • AR / VR and remote management
  • Machine learning
  • Digital transformation / digital twins
  • Utility leadership
  • Future workforce

Smart Water Solutions

  • Smart networks (source – customer –discharge)
  • Decarbonisation
  • Water reuse
  • Circular economy & Resource recovery
  • Customer engagement
  • Affordable outcomes
  • Rehabilitation over replacement
  • Successful innovation ecosystems

Resilience

  • Extreme weather events
  • Seismic & volcanic activity
  • Climate adaptation
  • Remediation
  • Pollution control
  • Nature based solutions
  • Wastewater surveillance
  • Water Sanitation Safety Planning
  • Sustainability & SDGs
  • Emerging chemicals and microbes
  • Nanoplastics
  • Asset resilience

Communities

  • Indigenous peoples’ relationship with water
  • Te Mana o te Wai
  • Regulatory framework
  • Water stewardship & conservation
  • Farming & industry
  • Environmental outcome focussed
  • Post disaster community participation
  • Diversity, equity & inclusion