Jeddah: Under the patronage of Governor of Makkah Region Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Water Authority is organizing the fourth Innovation Conference on Water Sustainability 2025. Scheduled for December 8 to 10 in Jeddah, the conference will gather experts and innovators from over 60 countries.

According to Saudi Press Agency, key topics will include utility regulation, future water solutions, financing sustainability, the circular economy, public-private partnerships, management efficiency, digitalization, and the water-energy nexus. The event will feature various activities to connect global innovators.

More than 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest smart water technologies at the accompanying exhibition, while over 20 workshops led by experts from institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the World Bank, the Gulf Cooperation Council General Secretariat, and King Abdulaziz University will address innovations in water management.

The conference will also host the second Water Hackathon, inviting creative minds in technology and engineering to develop solutions for enhancing the water cycle. Participants will benefit from mentorship, project incubation, and connections with investors.

The conference aims to establish strategic partnerships and initiatives through agreements signed on-site, reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in water sector innovation and supporting sustainable solutions as part of Saudi Vision 2030.