INDO WATER 2026 EXPO & FORUM: Enhances Global Partnerships Ahead of its 20th Edition
Entering its milestone of 20th edition and marking 25 years of continuous contribution to the industry, Indo Water 2026 Expo & Forum continues to strengthen its position as one of Indonesia’s leading exhibitions for the water and wastewater sector. The exhibition serves as a strategic platform that connects government institutions, industry players, technology providers, utilities, consultants and environmental stakeholders to support the advancement of sustainable water management and infrastructure development in Indonesia.
The growing relevance of the sector is closely tied to Indonesia’s increasing demand for sustainable water infrastructure and resource management solutions. Recent studies on Indonesia’s water outlook indicate that nearly 50% of Indonesia’s population is projected to face clean water shortages by 2050, while approximately 17% could experience absolute water scarcity conditions. As industries and urban areas continue to develop, collaboration, innovation and investment in the water sector will play an increasingly important role in strengthening long-term water resilience and sustainability across the country. (Source Goodstats)
Indonesia has significant water resource potential to support population growth, economic expansion, agriculture and industrial development, creating strong opportunities for the advancement of sustainable water infrastructure and management solutions. With substantial surface and groundwater reserves distributed across various regions, the country continues to see increasing demand for integrated water management systems, efficient distribution infrastructure, wastewater technologies and environmental sustainability initiatives. At the same time, evolving environmental conditions and urban development further encourage innovation, collaboration and investment in the water and wastewater sector to support continued growth. (Source: Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia)
As part of its commitment to expanding international partnerships and strengthening global industry engagement, the Indo Water team will conduct a visit to an international water industry conference and exhibition in Brisbane, Australia, taking place on 26-28 May 2026.
Indo Water aims to strengthen relationships with global industry stakeholders while exploring the latest innovations, technologies and market developments related to water treatment, wastewater management, desalination, smart water systems and environmental sustainability. This visit also serves as an opportunity to promote Indonesia’s water industry potential to the international market and encourage broader participation into its upcoming exhibition.
Indo Water’s 2025 edition marked a significant milestone, achieving a total gross exhibition area of 15,888 square metres and welcoming 620 exhibitors from 26 countries, including 12 international country pavilions. Energised by this result, the upcoming edition aims to raise the bar further, targeting 700 exhibitors from 30 countries and 17,000 visitors.
The event will take place on 11-13 August 2026 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia, featuring a comprehensive exhibition, global conference and extensive networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful connections among business leaders and decision makers in the industry.
The 2026 edition will incorporate Indo Waste & Recycling, Indo Renergy & Electric, Indo Security, Indo Firex and IISMEX (Indonesia International Smart City Expo & Forum).