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The 14th edition of ASIAWATER, the region’s leading water and wastewater event for developing Asia, happening this 7 – 9 April 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is set to be a transformative event for the region’s water industry, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations across the entire water and wastewater management spectrum.
14th Edition
DAY 01
7 APR. | TUESDAY
- DAY 1
- CONFERENCE HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
CONFERENCE SESSION - MORNING
8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Arrival of Guests/ Registration
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Early Insight Session – ICWES 2026
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM
Cultural Performance
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome Speech
Mr. Muhamad Hairi Bin Basri
President, Malaysian Water Association
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Ministerial Keynote
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Advancing Water Transformation through Infrastructure and Financial Excellence
YBhg. Datuk Dr. Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc
President, Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Navigating Water Challenges Together: Malaysia’s Leadership in the 2028 World Water Congress
YBhg. Datuk Dr. Tengku Mohd Azzman Shariffadeen FASc
International Water Association
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Experts Sharing Session (Topic Coming Soon)
Panellists
YBhg Dato’ Hj Ahmad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman
CEO, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)
Mr. M. Narendran
CEO, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. (IWK)
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
VIP Luncheon
- DAY 1
- CONFERENCE HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
OPENING CEREMONY
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Arrival of Guests/ Registration
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
Special Feature Presented
Oracle Utilities
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
National Anthem
Doa Recital
Welcome Speech
YBhg Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat
Chairman, Informa Markets Malaysia
Opening Speech and Launching of ASIAWATER 2026
YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah Bin Haji Yusuf
Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA), Malaysia
VIP Visit to ASIAWATER 2026
- DAY 1
- CONFERENCE HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
CONFERENCE SESSION - AFTERNOON
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
CONFERENCE Continue
DAY 02
8 APR. | WEDNESDAY
- DAY 2
- CONFERENCE HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
CONFERENCE SESSION - MORNING
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrival of Guests/ Registration
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Highlights
Climate Change: Embracing the New Normal – Understanding the Impacts of the Unforeseen
YB Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup
Minister of Natural Resources and Sustainability Environmental
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Digital Infrastructure: The Cornerstone of Economic Resilience – Are We Prepared for Sustainable Development in Data Centre Operations?
YBhg Datuk Ts. Mahadhir Aziz
President, Data Centre Association of Malaysia
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ASIAWATER Regional Expert Dialogue
Innovative Water Management Strategies for Meeting Data Centre Demand: Current Best Practices and Insights
Panellists
YBhg Dato’ Hj Ahmad Faizal Bin Abdul Rahman
CEO, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)
Mr. M. Narendran
CEO, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn. Bhd. (IWK)
- DAY 2
- CONFERENCE HALL 8C
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
INTERNATIONAL CEO FORUM
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM
Gamelan Performance
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Welcome Address
YBhg. Datuk Ir. Abdul Kadir Bin Mohd Din, Fasc
Chairman of National Water Services Commission (SPAN)
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Chief Ministerial Address
YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Bin Ghazi
Chief Minister of Johor
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
ASEAN CEO Water Forum
YAB Dato’ Onn Hafiz Bin Ghazi
Chief Minister of Johor