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28 - 29 October 2026 venue Maslow Hotel Sandton, JohannesburgAdvancing Industrial Water Resilience in South Africa

Water security is becoming a critical business priority. As supply uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and rising costs increase operational risk, organisations need practical strategies to secure their water future.

Moving from water risk to water resilience, Water Security Africa Johannesburg focuses on practical solutions, investment and implementation to help businesses secure supply, improve efficiency and build long-term operational resilience.

  • Industrial water resilience & business continuity
  • Investment, financing & bankable water projects
  • Water reuse, recycling & alternative supply
  • Smart water systems & digital transformation


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A Critical Conversation for AfricaAdvancing Sustainability, Resilience and Stewardship in the Water Economy

Water is a pressing agenda item on the list for leaders, corporates and society as a whole.

Network and Share Ideas

The conference will explore regulatory frameworks and best practices, bringing together diverse stakeholders from mining to agriculture, manufacturing to real estate, government, municipalities and cities, to catalyse transformation and share successful case studies.

  • Learn from industry leaders and solution providers
  • 3 days of valuable learning and networking
  • Be inspired by what is possible

Meet Solution Providers

As we confront the urgent need to safeguard water resources for future generations, the exhibition floor allows for demonstratable products and services to enable the journey towards water security.

  • The water and energy supplier ecosystem is evolving together
  • New and existing infrastructure requires maintenance and repair
  • Global suppliers present with proven solutions for the African market

Workshop Roundtables

Shared learning and experience is at the core of our conference. Engage with industry peers to solution create outcomes to real world challenges.

  • Water Reclamation and Reuse
  • Legislative Upgrades and Governance
  • Technology-Driven Solutions

Engage with Project Owners

Showcasing Investment Projects that can help achieve water security for Africa

  • An exclusive listing of projects to match with investors
  • Scaled investment ticket price from start-up to scale-up to infrastructure
  • An opportunity to connect suppliers to projects

28–29 October 2026 · The Maslow Hotel, SandtonThe Water Security Africa 2026 programme at a glance

Two days on water as a business risk and a business decision: the boardroom case, financing the pipeline, digital water systems, reuse, and the industrial users already building independence. Here is the shape of both days.

Session titles shown below. Full descriptions, discussion points and timings are in the programme brochure

Wednesday 28 October · Day 1 Water Security Africa
07:3009:30
Registration & welcome coffee
09:3010:15
Shared plenary Welcome · Ministerial keynote address · Keynote address 09:30 – 10:15
10:1511:30
Keynote panel · Shared plenary Threats and opportunities in South Africa's industrial future 10:15 – 11:30
11:3012:00
BOMA Village · Water Security Africa If Johannesburg lost water tomorrow… 11:30 – 12:00
12:0013:00
Lunch & networking
13:0014:30
Executive Leadership Forum · Water Water security is now a boardroom issue 13:00 – 14:30
14:3015:15
Refresh and Connect
15:1516:15
Water Security Africa From policy to implementation 15:15 – 16:15
16:1517:00
C&I Leadership Forum · Water Water independence 16:15 – 17:00
17:0017:30
Industry Spotlight · Water Designing water-resilient cities 17:00 – 17:30
17:30
All delegates A social pause: Connect networking function From 17:30
Thursday 29 October · Day 2 Water Security Africa
09:3011:00
Water Security Africa Financing South Africa's water future 09:30 – 11:00
11:0011:30
Refresh and Connect
11:3012:30
Digital Water Forum Smart water systems 11:30 – 12:30
12:3013:30
Lunch & networking
13:3014:30
Industry Spotlight · Water Food, beverage & agriculture 13:30 – 14:30
14:3015:00
Refresh and Connect
15:0015:45
Industry in Action · Water From wastewater to strategic asset 15:00 – 15:45
15:4516:30
Industry Showcase · Water Industrial water leadership in action 15:45 – 16:30
16:30
All delegates A social pause: Connect networking function · Close of summit From 16:30
Water Security Africa session Shared plenary · all programmes Break & networking

This is the outline. The brochure is the detail.

Every session description, discussion point and confirmed timing across the Water Security Africa programme, plus the three co-located programmes your ticket unlocks. Download it, share it with your team, build your two days.

Programme correct at time of publication and subject to change.

"There is a shared technology and stakeholder base amongst the energy and water sectors, and they are further merging, meaning an opportunity and responsibility is given to Enlit Africa to shine it's light on the challenges and solutions to achieve water security in Africa."

David Ashdown

CEO, VUKA Group

Ticket Options Experience the Water Security Africa Summit

Water Security Africa Only

Package includes:

  • Water Security Africa access
  • Networking function
  • Lunch
  • Teas & Coffees