The conference
About DIPCON–RWHM 2027
Rainwater and Diffuse Pollution in a Changing Climate: Science and Solutions for Resilient Communities
Two International Water Association conferences meet in Manila to connect catchment science with practical water management.
The 24th IWA International Conference on Diffuse Pollution and Eutrophication and the 5th IWA Conference on Rainwater Harvesting and Management share one programme. Dedicated sessions sit alongside joint themes on water-sensitive cities, climate adaptation, ecosystems and digital water.
With urbanization and climate-related extremes increasing across Southeast Asia, Manila provides a setting for international collaboration, technology exchange and practical solutions for sustainable water management.
- Dates
- 7–10 December 2027
- Venue
- Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines
- Planned format
- Plenary talks, technical sessions, poster sessions, workshops and networking events
Two specialist groups, one programme
The joint conference brings together two specialist groups with a shared scientific programme.
24th IWA International Conference onDiffuse Pollution & Eutrophication
5th IWA Conference onRainwater Harvesting & Management
Who takes part
The conference welcomes people working across water research, policy and practice.
- Researchers and academics
- Engineers and industry practitioners
- Policymakers and water managers
- Young water professionals
- Specialist group members and IWA partners
- Local government and utility representatives
Planned programme
Proposed outline. Details, speakers and session times will be confirmed by the organizers.
- Joint programme of the DP&E and RWHM Specialist Groups, with separate pre-conference board meetings.
- Two opening plenaries, one for DIPCON and one for RWHM.
- Eight keynotes at the start of selected technical sessions.
- Sixteen technical sessions, including two Specialist Group-organized special sessions with dedicated and joint themes.
- Dedicated DIPCON and RWHM technical workshop streams.
- Joint expert panel and leadership forum on priority issues and next steps.
- Two global Project Research and Innovation (R&I) award sessions.
- Dedicated poster sessions, five-minute and rapid-fire presentations, discussion and networking.
- Exhibition space for sponsors and exhibitors.
- Workshop and training sessions for young water professionals.
- Several recognition awards.
- Networking events including a welcome reception, gala dinner and cultural night, and final-day technical and cultural tours.