IMPORTANT - Venue change Water Week 2026 will take place on the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC) campus. Official opening: Amphi Idriss Déby Itno, UAC. Remaining activities: National Institute of Water (INE), UAC.
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Water Week 2026

About

Background and rationale

In a world increasingly shaped by climate change, demographic pressure and food and water security challenges, water, sanitation and agriculture are central to sustainable development. Digital transformation, artificial intelligence, open data, collaborative platforms and smart technologies offer new opportunities to improve governance, operational efficiency and evidence-based decision-making.

General objective

To strengthen the international visibility of the National Institute of Water and its partners by showcasing scientific outputs and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue on digital innovation for sustainable development.

Specific objectives

  • Facilitate exchanges among researchers, professionals and decision-makers.
  • Reassess the role of digital technologies in education and research.
  • Promote public-private partnerships for digital inclusion.
  • Identify and showcase the best innovations in water, sanitation and agriculture.
Organizing institutions

Institutions leading the event

Water Week 2026 is led by academic institutions and partners committed to water, sanitation, agriculture and innovation.

Institut National de l’Eau
Institut National de l’Eau
Université d’Abomey-Calavi
Université d’Abomey-Calavi
WDPP / IHE Delft
WDPP / IHE Delft
AIE — Association pour l’Innovation et l’Entrepreneuriat
AIE — Association pour l’Innovation et l’Entrepreneuriat
Organising Committee

A structured organising committee

The event is coordinated by a supervision committee and a technical committee bringing together academics, institutional leaders and associated experts.

Organising Committee
01
Pr SINTONDJI LucChair · INE-UAC
02
Pr LAWIN EmmanuelMember · MEEM
03
Dr HOUNKPONOU SaidMember · DGEau-MEEM
04
M. DOSSOU RodriguesMember · Représentant des PTF
05
Dr (MC) ELEGBDE MANOU BernadinRapporteur · INE-UAC
06
Pr MAMA DaoudaMember · INE-UAC
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28 technical membersView the full committee page