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: 'Innovation & Technology for Sustainable
Pathways to Climate-Smart Water and Sanitation Solutions'
The conference will focus on sustainability and resilience in the water and sanitation sector through the following subthemes:
Policy Innovation and Governance for Resilient, Sustainable Water and Sanitation
- Climate-resilient policies and governance structures
- Policy reforms for achieving SDG 6 in Kenya and beyond
- Strengthening sector coordination and institutional frameworks
- Regulatory frameworks for climate-smart water and sanitation
- The role of local governments and communities in policy implementation
Innovative Financing for Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitation
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in financing water and sanitation infrastructure
- Climate finance opportunities for water and sanitation projects
- Leveraging tariffs, transfers, and taxes for self-sustaining WASH services
- Financing mechanisms for small-scale and rural sanitation services
- Economic models for sustainable and inclusive water resource management
Emerging Technologies for Climate-Resilient Water Resource Management
- 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 & Market Opportunities for Climate-Resilient Sanitation
- Smart sanitation solutions and decentralized wastewater treatment
- Circular economy approaches in sanitation (waste-to-energy, nutrient recovery)
- Business models for sustainable sanitation enterprises
- Inclusive sanitation technologies for vulnerable populations
- Advancements in fecal sludge management and resource recovery
Climate Impacts on Water, Irrigation & Sanitation: Research & Capacity Strengthening for Sustainable 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.