International Water Innovation and Sustainability Summit
Harnessing Nanotechnology, Artificial Intelligence
and Emerging Technologies for Water Sustainability.
The International Water Innovation and Sustainability Summit (iWiSS 2027) is a premier international forum bringing together scientists, engineers, policymakers, industry leaders, development partners, non-governmental organisations and community stakeholders to accelerate innovative solutions for sustainable water management.
The summit is organised by Teesside University (United Kingdom) as part of the internationally funded NanoSolarWater Project, a trilateral collaboration with African Universities. The project is supported by The Royal Society through the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
Our Core Research Areas for 2027
We will be driving innovation through interdisciplinary research across these key domains
Water Sustainability
Clean water & sanitation through Innovative water purification technologies and water treatment and management solutions.
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development
Advancing climate solutions, renewable energy, and circular economy models for a sustainable future.
Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Pioneering ethical AI, machine learning, and data-driven decision making systems.
Energy & Smart Systems
Developing next-generation energy solutions and intelligent infrastructure systems.
Our Core Themes for 2027
Exploring the intersection of water science, technology, and sustainability
Water Science
- • Water chemistry & microbiology
- • Hydrogeology & water quality
- • Emerging contaminants & PFAS
- • Heavy metals assessment
Water Treatment Technologies
- • Nanotechnology & advanced oxidation
- • Solar-powered purification
- • Membrane & adsorbent materials
- • Desalination technologies
Water, Energy & Sustainability
- • Water-energy nexus
- • Renewable energy & solar tech
- • Circular economy
- • Sustainable infrastructure
Climate Change & Water Security
- • Climate adaptation
- • Flood resilience & drought management
- • Water scarcity
- • Disaster preparedness
Smart Water Systems
- • Artificial Intelligence & ML
- • IoT & Digital Twins
- • GIS & Remote sensing
- • Smart monitoring & analytics
Public Health
- • Waterborne diseases
- • WASH & community health
- • Disease surveillance
- • One Health approach
Water Policy & Governance
- • Water governance & regulation
- • Financing & water economics
- • Gender and inclusion
- • Community participation
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- • Commercialisation & technology transfer
- • Start-ups & investment
- • Intellectual property
- • Innovation ecosystems
Supported by Leading Organizations
Collaborating with world-class institutions, research centers, and industry leaders to drive innovation
Teesside University
Academic Partner
Achadu Lab
Research Partner
Polish Academy of Sciences
Research Partner
IPPT PAN
Technical Institute
National Horizons Centre
Research Centre
JSPS
Funding Partner
The Royal Society
Scientific Academy
Shizuoka University
Academic Partner
Université de Bordeaux
Academic Partner
EUTOPIA-SIF
Research Fellowships
Rhodes University
Academic Partner
MSCA Fellowship
Research Partner
Horizon 2020
EU Funding
Royal Society of Chem.
Professional Society
University of Warwick
Academic Partner
MSCA
European Commission
University of Dundee
Academic Partner
Université de Kinshasa
Academic Partner
UNISA
Academic Partner
University of Alabama
Academic Partner
University of Warsaw
Academic Partner
Federal Univ. of Lafia
Academic Partner
University of Abuja
Academic Partner
Northumbria University
Academic Partner
University of Lagos
Academic Partner
University of Jos
Academic Partner
Adekunle Ajasin Univ.
Academic Partner
ISPF
Funding Award
Net Zero Centre
Innovation Partner
DSIT
Government Body
UNICEF WASH
Development Partner
The WASH Foundation
Global Foundation
World Health Org.
Global Health Agency
REGIDESO S.A.
Water Utility Partner
IWA
Global Association
UNICEF
Development Partner
Interested in Becoming a Partner?
Join our global network of partners and help shape the future of water innovation and sustainability