9 – 12 November 2025 | Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa
AWSISA is proud to host the Africa & Global South Water & Sanitation Dialogue, a premier gathering focused on the challenges, innovations, and partnerships shaping water and sanitation solutions across the Global South. Set against the backdrop of Johannesburg, this influential event will bring together key stakeholders from governments, academia, NGOs, private sector, and international development partners.
About the Dialogue
Access to clean water and adequate sanitation remains one of the most critical challenges across the African continent and the broader Global South. The AWSISA Water & Sanitation Dialogue is a high-level platform that seeks to enable knowledge exchange, policy engagement, and investment mobilization in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector.
This event promotes collaborative action to accelerate the achievement of SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation for All) through inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable approaches. Participants will engage in in-depth discussions, technical sessions, exhibitions, and site visits that showcase impactful water and sanitation innovations.
Event Highlights
- Dates: 9–12 November 2025
- Venue: Emperors Palace, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Themes: Innovation, Policy, Financing, Community Engagement, Climate Resilience, Digital Water, Sanitation Technologies, Public-Private Partnerships
- Special Activities: Technical site visits, investment project pitches, gala dinner, networking sessions
Call for Papers: Share Your Knowledge and Solutions
Professionals, researchers, practitioners, and scholars are invited to submit abstracts for presentation at the Dialogue. Contributions should align with the core themes of the conference and offer original insights, innovative practices, or policy recommendations that can advance water and sanitation goals across Africa and other developing regions.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Please complete and submit the abstract form for review by the organizing committee. Accepted abstracts will be featured in the event proceedings and may be selected for oral or poster presentation during the conference.
Abstract Submission Form
- Title: *
- Name of Corresponding Author: *
- Affiliation of Corresponding Author: *
- Email Address of Corresponding Author: *
- Name of Co-author(s):
- Affiliation of Co-author(s):
- Orientation: * (e.g., Policy, Technical, Research, Case Study)
- Purpose: *
- Design/Methodology/Approach: *
- Findings: *
- Recommendation/Practical Implications: *
- Originality/Value: *
- Keywords: * (e.g., Sanitation Innovation, WASH Policy, Resilience, Equity, Public Health)
- Word Count: Maximum 400 words
*Fields marked with an asterisk are required.
Important Note
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submission is highly encouraged due to limited presentation slots. Successful applicants will be notified by the AWSISA technical committee and provided with additional guidance for final presentation formats.
About AWSISA
AWSISA (Africa Water and Sanitation Initiative South Africa) is a dedicated platform committed to advancing the water and sanitation agenda across the continent through collaboration, research, and strategic engagement. By connecting local realities with global solutions, AWSISA strives to empower communities, influence policy, and promote sustainable development in the WASH sector. For more information and to register, visit AWSISA Official Website.
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