Defining the Future of Water
The Organizers
GLOBAL WATER EXCELLENCE • SUSTAINABILITY • INNOVATION • LEADERSHIP •
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Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)
The Nation’s Premier Force for Water Excellence.
Since 1978, the Philippine Water Works Association, Inc. (PWWA) has stood at the forefront of the Philippine water sector—setting the standard for leadership, advocacy, technical excellence, and collective action. As the country’s premier independent and nonprofit water association, PWWA unites water utilities, government institutions, private-sector leaders, experts, and professionals who share one vital mission: to advance safe, reliable, sustainable, and inclusive water services for every Filipino.
PWWA is more than an association. It is a national force for progress—championing the idea that water is a basic right, a safeguard for public health, a foundation for economic growth, and an essential resource that must be protected for future generations. Through influential advocacy, trusted professional development, knowledge leadership, technical conferences, and strategic collaboration, PWWA drives the conversations and solutions that shape the future of water in the Philippines.
For nearly five decades, the Association has empowered the people and institutions at the heart of the sector, strengthening utilities, elevating professional standards, promoting innovation, and advancing practical responses to water security, climate resilience, sanitation, and equitable access. Its voice carries across communities, industries, and policymaking spaces—connecting local realities with national priorities and global best practices.
Driven by integrity, inclusion, and an unwavering commitment to public service, PWWA continues to lead with purpose and impact. It stands proudly as the trusted home of the Philippine water community and a powerful advocate for a water-secure nation—where every community can thrive, every voice is heard, and every Filipino has access to the water they deserve.
About the Organizers
Global and national leaders advancing water excellence.
International Water Association (IWA)
Global Leadership for a Water-Wise World.
The International Water Association (IWA) is the world’s leading network for water professionals, institutions, and innovators—connecting a powerful global community across more than 140 countries. Through its respected expertise, scientific leadership, and commitment to collaboration, IWA drives the ideas and actions that advance sustainable water and sanitation for all.
More than a global association, IWA is a catalyst for water transformation. It brings together utilities, governments, researchers, businesses, development partners, and young water professionals to confront the world’s most pressing water challenges—from climate resilience and water security to sanitation, resource recovery, digital innovation, and equitable access.
Through pioneering programs, influential publications, professional development, specialist networks, and world-class congresses, IWA turns knowledge into meaningful progress. It creates the space for bold thinking, trusted exchange, and cross-sector partnerships that translate innovation into solutions for communities around the world.
Guided by integrity, inclusion, and a shared responsibility to protect water, IWA continues to inspire a global movement toward a water-wise future—where water is valued, managed sustainably, and accessible to every person, everywhere.