Leading Utilities of the World and Aquatech Global Events announce strategic partnership to accelerate innovation and collaboration in the global water sector

Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW), the global network of pioneering water and wastewater utilities, and Aquatech Global Events, the international events and platform for a sustainable water future, have announced a strategic partnership to drive innovation and knowledge sharing across the global water utility sector.

The collaboration will be anchored at Aquatech Amsterdam 2027, where LUOW and Aquatech will co-create programming for the Integrated Leaders Forum (ILF) for utility CEOs and the Innovation Forum (AQF) for start-ups and innovation managers. The partnership also includes joint content initiatives, CEO interviews, event collaborations, and co-branded media amplification, leveraging both organisations’ communication power.

Ana Budimir, programme director at LUOW, commented:
“This partnership represents a valuable step forward for the global water utility community. By joining forces, we can accelerate the exchange of ideas and best practices, helping utilities worldwide to address urgent water challenges with innovative solutions”

Gerben Hardeman, Exhibition Manager for Aquatech Amsterdam added:
“We are delighted to welcome LUOW’s expertise and leadership to Aquatech Amsterdam. Together, we will create new opportunities for utility leaders to connect, share insights, and inspire progress throughout the sector."

About Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW)
LUOW is a global network that brings together the world’s most forward-thinking and successful water and wastewater utilities. LUOW aims to accelerate innovation and operational excellence by providing a platform for peer exchange, shared benchmarking, and strategic leadership.

About Aquatech Global Events
Established in 1968, Aquatech Global Events organises the world’s leading trade events for a sustainable water future in Europe, China and Mexico, as well as the largest online watertech community. The well-established format covers all water-related topics, from wastewater, clean water, resource & bioeconomy, industrial & corporate water to smart water and water scarcity. Aquatech Global Events attract professionals from all parts of the water industry, including policy-makers, top-level businesses, specialists, and practitioners. www.aquatechtrade.com