The 2028 congress will be themed “Sustainability and Innovation for Water Resilience”. Photo Credit: BESarawak
Kuching, capital city of Sarawak, Malaysia has become the first
destination in the ASEAN region selected to host the International Water
Association World Water Congress and Exhibition in 2028. This was
announced during a highly anticipated bidding mission.
The 2028 congress, themed “Sustainability and Innovation for Water Resilience”
The event is timely as Sarawak’s water sector is undergoing
transformation in line with its PCDS 2030 for economic, prosperity,
social inclusivity, and environmental sustainability, and as it pursues
policies to provide adequate, affordable, and safe water supply.
IWA WWC&E 2028 is expected to attract 10,000 delegates from 80
countries, generating economic outcomes and legacies that will impact
global stakeholders, professionals, and policymakers in the water
industry.
The delegation for the bidding mission was led by Haji Abdul Rahman
bin Junaidi (Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak)
along with the Malaysian Water Association. The delegation was
supported by the Ministry Natural Resources, Environment and Climate
Change Malaysia, BESarawak, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau,
along with various water industry counterparts.