Programme | Water Security Africa | Energy

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

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Advisory BoardGuided by Africa’s Water Leaders

The Water Security Africa Advisory Board brings together industrial, municipal and financial leaders who shape the region’s water strategy. These experts provide insight into real operational challenges, emerging risks and solution pathways—ensuring the programme reflects the issues that matter most.

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