International Conference on Emerging Trends in Water Treatment 2026

About the Conference 

As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for water resources. Therefore, it is imperative that we explore innovative solutions to ensure the sufficient availability and quality of water for generations to come. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 has emerged as the primary guideline in our endeavors to tackle the escalating water demand and forestall a potential global water crisis.

In alignment with the United Nations' SDG 6 for achieving universal access to clean water and sanitation by 2030, we are pleased to welcome you to the highly important International Conference on Emerging Trends in Water Treatment 2026 (ETWT-2026) from 10 to 11 June 2026, Mikkeli, Finland.

The goal of the ETWT-2026 is to provide a platform where water enthusiasts and environmental experts can exchange scientific knowledge and experiences. This conference will not just be a gathering of minds – it will be a platform for actionable solutions and partnerships that will shape the future of water sustainability.

The conference is organized together with the City of Mikkeli, Mikkeli Development Miksei, Blue Economy Mikkeli (BEM), South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences (Xamk) and Mikkeli University Consortium (MUC) as a part of Mikkeli water week.

Scope of Conference

Together, we will delve into a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

• emerging contaminants in water and wastewater
• sustainable water & wastewater treatment technologies
• resource recovery, water reuse and recycling
• water reclamation from industrial effluents
• digital solutions in water treatment
• cross-sector collaboration in the water sector

The scientific program of the conference will include invited talks by eminent international scientists. Papers can be presented in both oral and poster sessions. The oral presentations will be reviewed by a panel of judges that will give an award to the best one. We warmly welcome inter- and multidisciplinary work that contributes to the field of water research.

The conference will include opportunities for networking with business professionals and industry experts.