Financing Water Projects: Building a Sustainable Future
World Water Council
Open
IMPERIA
Day 1 - 12 Oct.2025
8:30 - 9:30
Registration
9:30 - 12:00
Opening Ceremony
MWRI
Open
Language:Arabic/English - French
MONACO AB
12:00 - 12:30
Break + Exhibition Opening
12:30 - 14:00
PS-1 Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management
ministry of water resources and irrigation
Open
Language:Arabic/English - french
MONACO AB
Green Frontiers: Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Resilience through Mangrove Restoration and Saline Agriculture
AUC's Center for Applied Research on the Environment and Sustainability
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
Improving the Resilience of Surface Water and Groundwater Basins in the Arab Region
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
Advancing Water-Wise Agriculture: The IHE Delft-NWRC Partnership and Regional Collaborations in Africa and the Arab World
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Open
VIENNA
EU-Egypt Water Investment Forum
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Egypt-Dutch Panel Meeting on Water Management
Ministry of water resources and irrigation
Closed
LOUVRE 4
"Water and Soil Salinity in Egypt: Institutional Frameworks and Market Systems for Mitigation and Adaptation "
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Open
PICASSO 2
NAEP - Nile Academic Exchange Program
NBCBN-African Network for Water Sciences and Sustainbale Development
Open
PICASSO 4
14:00 - 15:00
Break
15:00 - 16:30
The 50th UNESCO IHP Anniversary Celebration
UNESCO
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO AB
Sustainable Inland Water Transport Development: history, future, challenges and opportunities
African Development Bank
Open
Language:Arabic/English - French
MONACO C
Pathways to Strengthening Agricultural Water Governance, Enhancing Resilience, and Bridging Data Gaps in Water and Agriculture
FAO
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
From Partnership to Progress: Advancing Regional Cooperation for Water Security in Africa and the Arab World
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Open
VIENNA
EU-Egypt Water Investment Forum
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Egypt-Dutch Panel Meeting on Water Management
Ministry of water resources and irrigation
Closed
LOUVRE 4
S.S.1 : Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 5
Approaches to Converging Water-Climate Resilience from regional to local levels
Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM)
Open
LOUVRE 6
Implementing and Institutionalizing Water Accounting Innovation in Egypt
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Open
PICASSO 2
NAEP - Nile Academic Exchange Program
NBCBN-African Network for Water Sciences and Sustainbale Development
Open
PICASSO 4
16:30 - 17:00
Break
17:00 - 18:30
EU-Egypt Water Investment Forum
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Day 2 - 13 Oct.2025
8:30 - 9:30
Registration
9:30 - 11:00
PS-2: Climate Change Vulnerability, Mitigation, and Adaptation
ministry of water resources and irrigation
Open
Language:Arabic/English - french
MONACO AB
Water Resilience Tracker
Deltares Events (Actions on the ground, IPDC, Egypt SLR Hackathon, and JCAR)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
Water Scarcity Initiative
UNICEF Regional Office
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
38th General Assembly of INWRDAM
Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Policy Perspectives for Safe Reuse of Treated Wastewater in Agriculture: Insights & lesson learned from MENA Region
IHE Delft Institute for Water Education
Open
LOUVRE 3
Water Sustainability Hackathon
Regional Center for training & water studies (RCTWS)
Open
LOUVRE 4
EU Town Hall: Harnessing Innovation on Water Policy and AI
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
LOUVRE 6
Technical Session: Advancement of water sciences at global level
UNESCO
Open
PICASSO 1
Spotlight: Al-Murunah+ Pioneering Gender-Transformative Nature-based Solutions for Climate Adaptation in MENA
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Open
PICASSO 2
Salinity Management in Action: Nature-Based and Technological Approaches
GIZ
Open
Language:Arabic/English
PICASSO 4
11:00 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 13:00
Arab Region Commitments to the 2026 UN Water Conference: Investment in Water
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO AB
Bilateral Partnerships for Regional Resilience: Strengthening Transboundary Cooperation in the Nile Basin
Nile Water Sector
Open
Language:Arabic/English - French
MONACO C
Accelerating Water Reuse in MENA: Leveraging Data for National Plans and Strategies
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
38th General Assembly of INWRDAM
Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM)
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Green Transition for Sustainable Agriculture in MENA
ICARDA
Open
LOUVRE 3
iWater: The Role of Transdisciplinary IWRM in Enhancing Climate Resilience and Water Sustainability
TH Köln, University of Applied Sciences
Open
LOUVRE 4
S.S.2 :Climate Change Vulnerability, Mitigation, and Adaptation
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 5
EU Town Hall: Harnessing Innovation on Water Policy and AI
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
LOUVRE 6
Gender mainstreaming in water management and launching of the Arabic version of the guidelines for sex disaggregated data collection and analysis in water management
UNESCO
Open
PICASSO 1
Co-Shaping Transformative Water Capacity Program for a Resilient MENA Future
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Open
PICASSO 2
Empowering Resilience through Strategic Water Investments for Palestine
Palestinian Water Authority
Open
Language:Arabic/English
PICASSO 4
13:00 - 14:00
Break
14:00 - 15:30
Celebrating 50 years water collaboration between Egypt and the Netherlands
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassy in Egypt
Open
MONACO AB
One Water Project - Final Wrap-Up Meeting - Towards a Unified Strategic Vision for Water Security in the Mediterranean
ilaria Orlandi
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
Water-Wise Agriculture: Bridging Research and Practice in Dryland Regions
ICARDA
Open
ICELAND
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Women’s Leadership in Water Governance for Resilient Water Futures in the Middle East
Hanane Benadi
Open
LOUVRE 3
Empowering the Next Generation: Science-Based Collaboration and Capacity Building in the Nile Basin
TH Köln, University of Applied Sciences
Open
LOUVRE 4
Unlocking Investment for water and sanitation in Africa
African Water Facility/ African Development Bank
Closed
LOUVRE 5
C.S.: Best Water Conservation Practices
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 6
Addressing groundwater challenges in the Arab strategy for water security.
UNESCO
Open
PICASSO 1
Bridging Water Governance and Food Security: Policy Innovations from OIC Regions
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Open
PICASSO 2
Multi-level governance: Strengthening WASH Systems for Climate Resilience
VNG International
Open
Language:Arabic/English
PICASSO 4
15:30 - 16:00
Break
16:00 - 17:30
Water development & Research opportunities in Egypt
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Closed
MONACO AB
One Water Project - Final Wrap-Up Meeting - Towards a Unified Strategic Vision for Water Security in the Mediterranean
ilaria Orlandi
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
Building Climate-Smart Agriculture through Saline Water and Soil Solutions for Drought Preparedness
ICBA
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Unlocking Investment for water and sanitation in Africa
African Water Facility/ African Development Bank
Closed
LOUVRE 5
The Eastern Mediterranean - Middle East Climate Initiative (EMME-CCI): Plans and Actions during the Cyprus Presidency of the EU
The Cyprus Institute
Open
PICASSO 1
Scaling nature-based solutions in the MENA region
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Closed
PICASSO 2
Integrating Climate Adaptation into Post-War and Disaster Recovery
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Open
Language:Arabic/English
PICASSO 4
Day 3 - 14 Oct.2025
9:30 - 11:00
PS -3 Innovating for Resilience: NWRC’s Legacy and Future in Water Resources Management
ministry of water resources and irrigation
Open
Language:Arabic/English - french
MONACO AB
IPDC
Deltares Events (Actions on the ground, IPDC, Egypt SLR Hackathon, and JCAR)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
NDP3 - JISA
MOTTMACDONALD
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
The High-Level Joint Water and Agriculture Technical Committee 7th Meeting
FAO
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
"Bridging Visions: Introducing the 11th World Water Forum Process" Connecting ideas and ambitions to deliver collective water action.
World Water Council
Open
LOUVRE 3
EU Town Hall: Harnessing Innovation on Water Policy and AI
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
LOUVRE 6
Modern Irrigation for a Changing World: Strategies for a Resilient Water–Food Nexus in MENA and Central Asia
International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
Closed
PICASSO 2
11:00 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 13:00
NWRC-PRIMA project “ConVErting marginal lands of the Mediterranean basin into productive and sustainable agroecosystems using low water demanding Neglected and Underutilized Species VENUS 200
National Water Research Center
Open
MONACO AB
Rivers Under Pressure: Seasonal Variability, Flood Hazards, and Climate Change
National Water Research Center
Open
MONACO C
Joint Vision for the Future: NWRC & CIHEAM Bari Collaboration
National Water Research Center
Open
ICELAND
The High-Level Joint Water and Agriculture Technical Committee 7th Meeting
FAO
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
S.S.3 :Innovations for Resilient Water Resources Management
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 5
EU Town Hall: Harnessing Innovation on Water Policy and AI
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
LOUVRE 6
Policy Frameworks for Water Management, Desalination, and WFE Nexus Integration
National Water Research Center
Open
PICASSO 2
13:00 - 14:00
Break
14:00 - 15:30
Consolidating Progress, Envisioning Tomorrow: NWRC’s Pathway to Sustainable Water Management
National Water Research Center
Closed
MONACO AB
Best Practices for Sustainable Coastal Development
DHI
Open
MONACO C
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Water Resources Management and Governance
FAO
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
The High-Level Joint Water and Agriculture Technical Committee 7th Meeting
FAO
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
C.S.: The Three Minutes Thesis (3MT)
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 5
EU-WATER Through Two Lenses Reality vs Ai Photo Exhibition & Debate
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
LOUVRE 6
The ICZM dream is coming true in Egypt
Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation in the North Coast and Nile Delta Regions in Egypt Project (ECCADP)
Open
PICASSO 2
15:30 - 16:00
Break
16:00 - 17:30
Best Practices for Sustainable Coastal Development
DHI
Open
MONACO C
Improving Water Productivity with WaPOR: From Data to Action
FAO
Open
Language:Arabic/English
ICELAND
The High-Level Joint Water and Agriculture Technical Committee 7th Meeting
FAO
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-UfM 6th Annual Conference on Water Finance & Investment
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
EU-WATER Through Two Lenses Reality vs Ai Photo Exhibition & Debate
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
LOUVRE 6
Day 4 - 15 Oct.2025
9:30 - 11:00
PS-4: Nature-Based Solutions for sustainable water systems
ministry of water resources and irrigation
Open
Language:Arabic/English - french
MONACO AB
JCAR Day
Deltares Events (Actions on the ground, IPDC, Egypt SLR Hackathon, and JCAR)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
Coastal Protection -Egyptian-Netherlands cooperation
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassy in Egypt
Open
ICELAND
the Joint Ministerial Meeting of Arab Ministers of Water and Agriculture
MWRI
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-Innovation Hackathon for Waterpreneurs Empowering Egypt’s Next Generation of Water Innovators
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
Scaling sustainable Irrigation development programs in Africa: Knowledge and experience sharing session for African Irrigation Administrators.
African Union Commission
Open
LOUVRE 5
The University's Role in Advancing Research and Innovation in the Water Sector
The British university in Egypt
Open
PICASSO 2
Scaling Up the WEFE Nexus: Regional Dialogue and Institutional Pathways
Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
PICASSO 4
11:00 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 13:00
JCAR Day
Deltares Events (Actions on the ground, IPDC, Egypt SLR Hackathon, and JCAR)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
Coastal Protection -Egyptian-Netherlands cooperation
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassy in Egypt
Open
ICELAND
the Joint Ministerial Meeting of Arab Ministers of Water and Agriculture
MWRI
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
VIENNA
EU-Innovation Hackathon for Waterpreneurs Empowering Egypt’s Next Generation of Water Innovators
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
S.S.4 :Nature-Based Solutions for Sustainable Water Systems
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 5
Desert Research Center: 75 Years of Achievements in Developing Water Resources in the Egyptian Desert.
Egyptian Desalination research center of excellence
Open
PICASSO 1
Water Harvesting Policy Dialogue
Inter-Islamic Network on Water Resources Development and Management (INWRDAM)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
PICASSO 4
13:00 - 14:00
Break
14:00 - 15:30
Climate Change Adaptation in Egypt: From Risks to Action
National Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Egypt
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO AB
JCAR Day
Deltares Events (Actions on the ground, IPDC, Egypt SLR Hackathon, and JCAR)
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO C
Climate and Water Smart Agri Business
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Embassy in Egypt
Open
ICELAND
EU-Innovation Hackathon for Waterpreneurs Empowering Egypt’s Next Generation of Water Innovators
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
S.S.: Poster Session
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 6
How does Africa engage on the UN 2026 Water Conference ? A humanitarian WASH perspective
Action Against Hunger
Open
Language:Arabic/English - French
PICASSO 1
Gender training and workshop
MOTTMACDONALD
Open
Language:Arabic/English
PICASSO 4
15:30 - 16:00
Break
16:00 - 17:30
Climate Change Adaptation in Egypt: From Risks to Action
National Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Egypt
Open
Language:Arabic/English
MONACO AB
Day 5 - 16 Oct.2025
9:30 - 11:00
PS-5 Infrastructure Asset Management for Sustainability
ministry of water resources and irrigation
Open
Language:Arabic/English - french
MONACO AB
C.S.: Save Our Water Competition
MWRI
Open
MONACO C
Shaping Mediterranean Water Futures: Advancing R&I developmental Role in PRIMA, NEXTMED, and Horizon Europe Partnerships
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
11:00 - 11:30
Break
11:30 - 13:00
C.S.: The Best Graduation Project Competition
MWRI
Open
ICELAND
Shaping Mediterranean Water Futures: Advancing R&I developmental Role in PRIMA, NEXTMED, and Horizon Europe Partnerships
European Union
Closed
Language:Arabic/English
IMPERIA
S.S.5 :Infrastructure Asset Management for Sustainability
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 5
C.S.: Young Water Inventors Competition
MWRI
Open
LOUVRE 2
13:00 - 14:00
Break
14:00 - 16:00
Closing Ceremony
MWRI
Open
Language:Arabic/English - French