Applications close on 11 December for the second @Acwa_en and @idra_water Global Desalination Hackathon, part of the @IDRAWCongress Riyadh.
The journey 📅:
Now to 11 December: applications are open.
🔹14 December - 8 January: up to 10 teams are shortlisted.
🔹11 - 23 January: shortlisted teams join expert workshops and patentability sessions.
🔹24 January: teams compete on hackathon day in Riyadh.
🔹28 January: the winners are announced at the Congress closing lunch.
Applications are open at: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
For any subject matter experts who would like to act as a mentor, please enquire here: [email protected]
#AI #Desalination #Innovation #IDRAWC2026
On Sunday 24 January, the day before the @IDRAWCongress Riyadh Opening Ceremony, the Saudi Water Authority launches the SWA Water Regulation Exchange: a new annual dialogue for the world's water regulators.
📅 Sunday 24 January 2027
King Faisal Congress Center, Riyadh
The Exchange was established by @swa_gov, with
@idra_water as Strategic Partner and the
@WorldBankGroup as Knowledge Partner, and with the support of @AcadesAG and @aladyr_asoc.
It takes place during @IDRAWCongress week, 24 to 28 January 2027. The Congress is hosted by @swa_gov, under the patronage of @MEWA_KSA.
Program and registration at: idraworldcongress.org
What is the one regulatory change that would unlock the most water projects?
In January, many of the companies building the world's water meet at the @IDRAWCongress.
Thank you to our sponsors.
@IDRAWCongress Riyadh, 24 to 28 January 2027, King Faisal Congress Center. Hosted by @swa_gov, under the patronage of @MEWA_KSA.
Special hotel rates being updated shortly.
Program and registration: idraworldcongress.org
#Desalination #WaterReuse #WaterSecurity #IDRAWorldCongress
We are honored to announce H.E. Dr. Fahad bin Abdulrahman Balghunaim as a keynote speaker at the
@IDRAWCongress Riyadh.
He delivers his keynote on Monday 25 January 2027 in the Plenary Theater.
@IDRAWCongress, 24 to 28 January 2027, King Faisal Congress Center. Hosted by @swa_gov, under the patronage of@MEWA_KSA.
View the full program, and secure your Congress Pass here: idraworldcongress.org
#Desalination #WaterReuse #WaterSecurity #IDRAWorldCongress
Replying to @AquatechIntl
@AquatechIntl joins @IDRAWCongress Riyadh as an I&S Awards Program Sponsor
A global leader in water purification and treatment technologies, @AquatechIntl brings extensive expertise in #desalination, #waterreuse and #sustainablewatermanagement to the global water community.
The winners will be announced during the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony at @IDRAWCongress.
We thank @AquatechIntl for supporting the recognition of #innovation, #leadership and #sustainablesolutions that are advancing the global #watersector.
📍 King Faisal Congress Center, InterContinental Riyadh
📅 January 24–28, 2027
Hosted by @swa_gov under the patronage of @MEWA_KSA.
Join the global water community in Riyadh!
Discover the Industry & Sustainability Awards: idraworldcongress.org/idra-a…
#IDRAWC2026 #IDRAAwards







