WATERTECH CHINA 2026 Closes on a High Note with Strong International Engagement
The 18th Shanghai International Water Show (WATERTECH CHINA 2026) concluded successfully on 11 June 2026 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) in Shanghai, once again demonstrating its position as one of the world’s leading business platforms for the water industry.
Held over three days, the exhibition welcomed 2,344 exhibitors and 98,743 professional visitors from 182 countries and regions, reaffirming its strong international appeal and its importance as a global meeting point for the water industry.
WATERTECH CHINA 2027 to Relocate to SNIEC
Building on the success of the 2026 edition, WATERTECH CHINA 2027, the 19th Shanghai International Water Show, will relocate to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Pudong, Shanghai.
Scheduled for 16–18 June 2027, the move marks a significant milestone in the exhibition’s continued growth. The new venue will provide an enhanced exhibition environment, supporting greater international participation while creating more opportunities for business networking, sourcing and technology exchange.
Strong Buyer Engagement Delivers Tangible Business Results
Beyond its impressive scale, WATERTECH CHINA 2026 distinguished itself through the quality of its buyers and the business opportunities created throughout the exhibition.
The event welcomed 6,205 key buyers representing municipal utilities, industrial manufacturers, EPC contractors, distributors and international trading companies. Their strong purchasing demand reinforced the exhibition’s role as a results-driven business platform, enabling exhibitors to engage directly with qualified decision-makers and explore new commercial opportunities.
To further enhance sourcing efficiency, 1,832 online and onsite business matchmaking meetings were arranged, creating targeted one-to-one connections between exhibitors and professional buyers before and during the exhibition. These matchmaking activities helped accelerate procurement discussions and supported more effective business cooperation.
The exhibition also achieved an impressive 93% exhibitor satisfaction rate and 94% visitor satisfaction rate, highlighting strong recognition of the event’s visitor quality, business effectiveness and overall exhibition experience.
Growing International Participation Strengthens Global Connections
International participation remained one of the defining features of this year’s exhibition.
Professional visitors travelled from Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas, Japan and Korea, South Asia, the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa and Oceania, further reinforcing WATERTECH CHINA’s position as an important international sourcing and networking platform.
Driving Industry Dialogue Beyond the Exhibition Floor
Beyond the exhibition floor, nearly 100 conferences, technical forums and industry events brought together experts, policymakers and business leaders to exchange knowledge, explore emerging technologies and discuss the trends shaping the future of the global water industry. The event also welcomed representatives from more than 120 industry associations and over 300 media partners worldwide, underscoring its strong industry recognition, extensive global network and growing international influence.
Key highlights of the conference programme included the 2026 Digital Water Innovation Summit (4th edition), the 5th Water Supply and Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Technology Forum (International Session), the 9th International Industrial Water Leaders Forum (IWLF) and the Vietnam Water Supply and Wastewater Session.
Discussions addressed some of the industry’s most pressing priorities, including sustainable water management, industrial water reuse, digital water transformation, artificial intelligence and smart manufacturing, delivering valuable insights into the technologies and solutions driving the sector forward.
Looking Ahead
Following another successful edition, WATERTECH CHINA continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s largest water industry events, bringing together global suppliers, professional buyers and industry leaders to drive innovation, business collaboration and sustainable growth across the global water sector.