Partner Events
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Co-located event organised by SIWW’s partners that augments the content presented by SIWW, exploring trends, opportunities, and challenges in the water sector to identify solutions and high-impact collaborations.
- SEA Symposium on Coastal Protection by Singapore Water Association
- Other events organised by partners such as World Bank, Asian Development Bank and C40 and Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change
World Cities Summit 2026
14 – 16 June 2026
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

The biennial World Cities Summit (WCS) convenes government, thought leaders, businesses, and experts to address liveable and sustainable city challenges, share integrated urban solutions and forge new partnerships. This milestone 10th edition of the World Cities Summit, held in conjunction with Singapore International Water Week 2026, runs from 14 to 16 June 2026, at Suntec City Convention Centre in Singapore.
The theme for WCS 2026 is Liveable and Sustainable Cities: ACT Now! Accelerate, Collaborate, and Transform - to create more liveable, resilient, and sustainable cities. WCS 2026 celebrates how cities are transforming through bold leadership and partnerships, to actively shape a more liveable future for all.
The Summit is jointly organised by Singapore’s Centre for Liveable Cities and the Urban Redevelopment Authority.
Find out more about WCS 2026 here.
Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) Roundtable and Leaders Dinner (by-invitation)
15 June 2026
Organised by: LUOW
C40 Roundtable (by-invitation)
14 & 17 June 2026
Organised by: C40 Cities
Coastal and Flood Resilience Leaders Roundtable (by-invitation)
15 June 2026
9:30am – 12:00pm
Organised by: PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Imagine H2O Demonstration Day
15 June 2026
Organised by: Imagine H2O
Arup Reception (by-invitation)
15 June 2026
Organised by: Arup
Financing Water-Related Climate Change Adaptation
17 June 2026
Organised by: Deltares, Singapore Management University, International Water Management Institute
Netherlands Partner Event on Coastal and Flood Resilience
17 June 2026
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Organised by: Netherlands Embassy
Emerald Riverside Cocktail Reception (by-invitation)
17 June 2026
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
1 Empress Pl, #01-03 Asian Civilisations Museum

Emerald Technology Ventures is hosting its second by-invite Riverside Cocktail Reception in conjunction with Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026. Building on the warm success of our inaugural reception, this year’s gathering will take place on 17 June, once again bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and public‑sector partners for an evening designed around meaningful conversations and deep connections.
Set along a scenic riverside backdrop, the reception offers a relaxed atmosphere for guests to unwind while enjoying light refreshments, and beverages. The evening is crafted to encourage informal networking, spark new collaborations, and strengthen relationships across the global water and innovation community.
As part of Emerald’s ongoing commitment to fostering strong sector networks, this reception provides a valuable opportunity to share insights, exchange ideas, and celebrate the collective progress driving the next generation of water solutions.
Xylem Cocktail Reception (by-invitation)
17 June 2026
ABC Waters Seminar
18 June 2026
Organised by: PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
SWA Southeast Asia Symposium on Coastal Protection
18 June 2026
10:30am – 4:00pm
Organised by: Singapore Water Association
