Pressure on water infrastructure from climate and contaminants pushes utilities to find technical and funding solutions. The World Water-Tech Innovation Summit 2027 takes place on 23 and 24 February in London and brings together senior leaders from utilities, engineering firms, regulators and investors.
Venue and practical notes for London
The summit will be hosted at Convene 155 Bishopsgate near Liverpool Street. The two-day format combines curated networking, targeted meetings and technology showcases. The central location offers direct transport links to mainline stations and London Underground.
Attendee and exhibitor profile
The event focuses on senior decision makers. Over 500 delegates are scheduled, including CEOs and directors from utilities and technology providers. The speaker line up traditionally mixes utility executives, industrial suppliers and regulators with names such as Martin Jackson, Sophie Borgne, Elise Cartmell and Anne Le Guennec appearing in past programmes.
Agenda themes to expect
Key themes carried through recent editions and into 2027 include adaptive smart networks, resilience and net zero, asset management efficiency, water reuse and circularity, regulation for digital water, and investment models for scaling technology. Sessions combine strategic panels with technical deep dives and startup showcases.
Key figures for the summit
The programme cites more than 500 delegates, 80 plus speakers and attendance from over 35 countries. Approximately 75% of attendees occupy CEO or director level roles, reflecting the summit’s senior profile.
How to approach commercial prospecting
Book one to one meetings in advance and prioritise prospects by procurement cycle. Prepare concise technical briefs that show operational impact for smart monitoring, decentralized treatment or PFAS remediation. For investor meetings, present traction metrics and capital needs. Engage regulatory participants to map compliance requirements relevant to deployments.
On-site networking tactics
Use demo sessions and startup showcases to validate technology claims quickly. Aim for a focused schedule of high-value meetings rather than a long list of ad hoc encounters. Sales teams should build a shortlist of target utilities and schedule 8 to 10 scoped meetings per day to maintain momentum.
Final note and official link
For companies aligning product roadmaps with utility needs and exploring financing routes, the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit 2027 concentrates decision makers and technical buyers in two days. Full event details and registration are available at the official site http://worldwatertechinnovation.com
