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11th World Water Forum

21-25 March 2027Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Action for a Better Tomorrow
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Forum in Numbers

The World's Largest
Water Gathering

Bringing together the global water community to advance solutions and partnerships for a water-secure future

20,000+

Participants

Ministers, delegates, experts, and stakeholders

150+

Countries

Global representation across all continents

6

Themes

Comprehensive water challenge framework

30+

Topics

Specialized areas driving solutions

200+

Startups

Innovative water technology companies

500+

Private Sector

Companies driving water solutions

5,000+

Youth, Women & Citizens

Diverse inclusive participation

300+

International Orgs

Global institutions and agencies

50+
Public, Development, Private & Venture Funds
The Road to Riyadh
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Journey to 2027

Key milestones bringing the global water community together

April 14–15, 2025

1st Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh
Successfully Completed
8–9 April 2026

2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Jeddah
March 21-25, 2027

11th World Water Forum

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Upcoming Event
Saudi Water Week

Key Forum Events at Saudi Water Week

Both the 2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting (2026) and the 11th World Water Forum (2027) will take place during Saudi Water Week, creating a unique convergence of regional and global water expertise.

April 2026

2nd Stakeholder Consultation Meeting

Taking place during Saudi Water Week 2026 in Jeddah, bringing together regional and international water experts.

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March 2027

11th World Water Forum

The main Forum event will coincide with Saudi Water Week 2027 in Riyadh, the world's largest gathering on water.

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Forum Processes

Core Processes

Explore the core processes of the 11th World Water Forum

Political Process

Develops policy agendas, declarations, and commitments by engaging ministers, parliamentarians, local and basin authorities. Connects Forum outcomes to the political and finance instruments; amplifies inclusive diplomacy and implementation.

Thematic Process

Mobilizes global multi-stakeholders to design action-oriented solutions. Structured around six themes — Water Security; Water Governance & Diplomacy; Water for Humans & Nature; Water Finance; Innovation for Water; Value of Water. Produces synthesis sessions, policy briefs, and actionable roadmaps.

Regional Process

Anchors the Forum's mission in regional and sub-regional contexts, developing locally relevant roadmaps and case-led cooperation across regions. Bridges communities and global policy for practical uptake.

Join the Global Water Dialogue

The 11th World Water Forum brings together ministers, delegates, technical experts, and stakeholders to shape the future of global water governance and action.

Latest Updates

News & Updates

Stay informed with the latest announcements, developments, and insights from the 11th World Water Forum

★ Announcement

registeration Opens for 2nd Stakeholder Meeting in Jeddah

We are pleased to announce that registration will open on December 15, 2025 for the 2nd Stakeholder Meeting, taking place on April 8-9, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Program

Thematic Process Framework Announced

The 11th World Water Forum unveils its comprehensive thematic framework covering 6 themes and 30 topics addressing global water challenges.

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Partnership

Strategic Partnerships with Leading Water Organizations

The Forum announces strategic partnerships with major international water organizations to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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Organizers

The 11th World Water Forum is jointly organized by leading institutions in water governance

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Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Environment, Water & Agriculture (MEWA) serves as the host and lead organizer of the 11th World Water Forum, bringing decades of water management expertise and regional leadership to advance global water security.

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World Water Council

The World Water Council is an international multi-stakeholder platform organization whose mission is to mobilize action on critical water issues at all levels, including the highest decision-making level, by engaging people in debate and challenging conventional thinking.

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