The world needs clean water now. The compounding factors of population growth, escalating industrial water requirements, and the ominous specter of rising global temperatures exacerbate the condition of water security worldwide. In the face of mounting challenges to water security and the impact of climate change-induced droughts and floods, desalination, and water reuse technologies emerge as resilient solutions poised to meet global water demand.
Since 1985, the IDRA World Congress has traveled across the globe. We are delighted to announce our return to Abu Dhabi 29 years after the emirate first hosted the IDRA World Congress in November 1995.
The IDRA 2024 World Congress, hosted by the Department of Energy Abu Dhabi, features the latest innovations and breakthroughs that address water scarcity by spotlighting the forefront of policy and technological advancements in desalination, water reuse, and energy solutions, presenting groundbreaking innovations that are redefining sustainable water solutions globally. It is a pivotal platform for collaboration, bringing together global water reuse, desalination, and energy experts to exchange knowledge, insights, and advanced methodologies to lead the discourse on global water challenges, setting the agenda for sustainable practices and advocating for impactful policies to address water scarcity through innovative leadership.
For the last forty years, the IDRA World Congress has traveled globally.
| Theme | Location | Date | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desalination and Water Reuse | Southampton, Bermuda | 17-22 November | 1985 |
| Desalination and Water Reuse | Cannes, France | 14-17 September | 1987 |
| Desalination and Water Reuse | Kuwait City, Kuwait | 4-8 November | 1989 |
| Water: The Challenge of the 90’s | Washington D.C., United States | 26-31 August | 1991 |
| In Harmony with the Environment | Yokohama, Japan | 3-6 November | 1993 |
| Water, Energy and Environment | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | 18-24 November | 1995 |
| Water is Essential for Life | Madrid, Spain | 6-9 October | 1997 |
| The Value of Water in the 21st Century | San Diego, CA United States | 29 August – 2 September | 1999 |
| Desalination: Water for a Better Future | Bahrain | 8-13 March | 2002 |
| Desalination: The Source of Sustainable Water Supplies | Paradise Island, Bahamas | 28 September – 3 October | 2003 |
| Desalination and Water Reuse | Singapore | 11-16 September | 2005 |
| Desalination: Quenching a Thirst | Maspalomas, Grand Canary, Spain | 21-26 October | 2007 |
| Desalination for a Better World | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 7-12 November | 2009 |
| Desalination: Sustainable Solutions for a Thirsty Planet | Perth, Western Australia | 4-9 September | 2011 |
| Desalination: A Promise for the Future | Tianjin, China | 20-25 October | 2013 |
| Renewable Water Resources to Meet Global Needs | San Diego, CA United States | 30 August – 4 September | 2015 |
| Ensure Your Water Future | Sao Paulo, Brazil | 15-20 October | 2017 |
| Crossroads to Sustainability | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 20-24 October | 2019 |
| Charting Resilient Water Solutions | Sydney, Australia | 9-13 October | 2022 |
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