Desalination
& Resource Recovery 2026

Welcome to Desalination & Resource Recovery 2026, where utility leaders and desalination experts meet to explore the latest developments in desalination, brine management, and resource recovery.

The desalination industry faces challenges, including high energy consumption, operational costs, and environmental impacts. Innovations in advanced membranes, AI-driven optimisation, renewable energy integration, and ZLD strategies are enabling more efficient operations while turning waste into valuable resources.

Join us to explore innovative technologies, connect with industry leaders, and help shape the future of sustainable water treatment and resource recovery.

Evaluating financial strategies and public-private partnership (PPP) models

Examine government-led procurement structures, IWPP/IWTP models, risk allocation, and long-term offtake agreements supporting large-scale desalination projects.

Advancing brine management and mineral recovery through new solutions

Unlock value from concentrate streams through innovative brine valorisation to recover valuable minerals and reduce environmental impacts.

Using AI and digital tools for predictive monitoring and plant optimisation

Leverage AI-driven analytics, digital twins, and automation to boost uptime, control fouling, optimise chemical use, and extend the life of desalination assets.

Strengthening process efficiency through scalable desalination technologies

Assess how modular and hybrid desalination solutions reduce energy consumption, improve reliability, and optimise operational costs.

Latest advances in membrane technologies and clean energy integration

Apply next-generation membrane materials offering high flux and selectivity, supported by clean or hybrid energy grids, to cut energy use and lower emissions.

Case studies and latest regulations in sustainable water management

Learn about operational desalination projects and evolving regulations shaping sustainability, compliance, and progress toward a circular economy.

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