The Opening Ceremony will provide a high-level platform to present Egypt’s strategic vision for the future of the water and wastewater sector, highlighting national efforts to achieve water security, climate resilience, sustainable infrastructure and improved services.
The session will feature a high-level keynote address presenting the Government of Egypt’s vision and priorities for the sector, including water security, desalination, wastewater treatment and reuse, sustainable sludge management, digital transformation, innovation and international cooperation. The Ceremony will also present the vision, objectives and strategic agenda of Egypt-IWWI 2026, highlighting its role as an international platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, technology transfer and partnerships.
Special attention will be given to the vital role of the Holding Company for Water and Wastewater (HCWW) in translating national strategies into practical solutions through operational excellence, innovation, capacity building and the development of sustainable water and sanitation services.
The session will further highlight the successful outcomes of international cooperation and partnership, particularly in strengthening technology transfer, knowledge exchange and cooperation between Egypt, Germany and the global water community.
The Opening Ceremony will conclude with the signing of Cooperation Agreements and MOUs, followed by the official opening of the Egypt-IWWI 2026 Exhibition.
Moderator: Dr. Yasmin Bakir, British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo
Speakers:
Director, Expotec -Egypt & Middle East
Managing Director, German Water Partnership
Chairman, HCWW, Egypt
German Embassy to Egypt
Minister, MHUUC, Egypt