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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.

ASIAWATER Conference

14th Edition

Full Programme

Programme updated as of 20 January 2026.

This programme is subject to confirmation. The organiser reserves the right to change the programmes & speakers in the best interest of the seminar.​

DAY 01

7 APR. | TUESDAY

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

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

Opening Ceremony of ASIAWATER 2026
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

CONFERENCE SESSION - AFTERNOON

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

CONFERENCE Continue

DAY 02

8 APR. | WEDNESDAY

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)

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

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