Produced Water Society

10th Annual Middle East Water Week
Dammam, Saudi Arabia, December 14–17, 2026

The 10th Annual Middle East Water Week brings together policy makers, operators, industrial water users, researchers, and technology innovators to advance integrated solutions across produced water and industrial water systems. Held in Dammam, this four-day platform extends beyond a traditional conference. It is a regional gathering focused on sustainability, digitalization, infrastructure capacity, and climate resilience.

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December 14–17, 2026

WHY ATTEND

Built for the conversations shaping water security across the Kingdom.

Middle East Water Week is designed to convene the leaders responsible for integrating produced and industrial water systems at scale. It creates space for strategic dialogue, technical exchange, and cross-sector collaboration that reflects the Kingdom’s long-term water priorities. Rather than isolated sessions, Water Week brings policy makers, operators, utilities, researchers, and innovators into one platform where ideas move from concept to implementation.

This is where progress begins.​

Become a Sponsor

Sponsor a PWS Conference​

Sponsoring the 10th Annual Middle East Water Week positions your organization within one of the region’s most comprehensive water platforms. With thousands of attendees, senior-level participation, and strong engagement from ministries, regulators, and industrial operators, Water Week provides direct access to high-level decision makers. Sponsorship opportunities span exhibition space, executive visibility, awards partnerships, digital engagement, and strategic branding placements.

Keynote Speakers

Become a Speaker at Middle East Water Week

Water Week invites senior leaders, engineers, researchers, policymakers, and innovators to contribute to one of the region’s most influential water platforms. Speakers will help shape conversations that define the next phase of water security in the Kingdom.

Strategic Leadership

Share insights on policy alignment, infrastructure investment, cross-sector collaboration, and national water security planning.

Technical Innovation

Present advancements in produced water treatment, industrial water systems, desalination, zero liquid discharge, digital monitoring, and risk-based engineering.

Academia and Industry Collaboration

Highlight research, pilot programs, and partnerships that bridge innovation with large-scale implementation.

Shaping the Future of Water

Sessions are designed to inform, challenge, and inspire leaders responsible for integrating water resilience across energy, industry, and utilities.

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Annual Conference FAQs​

Answers to common questions about attending, participating, and engaging at PWS conferences

This event is designed for policymakers, regulators, utility executives, industrial water users, produced water specialists, sustainability leaders, researchers, technology providers, and investors engaged in advancing water security across the region.

No. Water Week integrates produced water and industrial water systems, recognizing that long-term resilience requires coordination across sectors.

Water Week combines high-level strategic dialogue, technical sessions, certified training programs, workshops, awards recognition, and innovation initiatives within a single platform designed to support national water priorities.

 

Yes. The program includes CEO and executive leadership panels focused on strategy, collaboration, innovation, and future challenges in water security.

Yes. Water Week includes initiatives such as student hackathons, emerging leader programs, and mentorship opportunities designed to strengthen the next generation of water professionals.

Abstracts are reviewed by the conference committee and selected based on relevance, innovation, and alignment with regional water priorities.

Yes. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities provide visibility across a large, diverse audience including government authorities, industrial operators, and technology leaders.

Membership is not required to attend. However, we do offer special member pricing.

PWS provides an ongoing platform for knowledge exchange, technical engagement, and cross-border collaboration that extends beyond individual events.

PWS works closely with operators, regulators, researchers, and industry partners to ensure conference themes and technical programs reflect current operational challenges, regulatory shifts, and emerging technologies. Each event is shaped by active industry input and real-world developments.

Produced Water Society

Abstract Submission Guidelines

The Produced Water Society (PWS) invites industry professionals, researchers, regulators, and innovators to submit technical abstracts for upcoming PWS conferences and global editions. Our conferences are designed to advance science-based dialogue, promote responsible water management, and explore the evolving role of produced water in energy resilience, sustainability, and the circular economy.

Submission Requirements

Content Expectations

Membership Requirement

Presenters must be an active member of the Produced Water Society at the time of presentation. If selected, speakers who are not currently members will be required to obtain a PWS membership prior to the event. PWS membership supports our mission of advancing responsible produced water management globally.

Review Process

Abstracts will undergo review by the PWS Technical Committee. Selection is based on technical merit, industry relevance, originality, and alignment with event themes. Authors will be notified upon acceptance.

Submission Contact

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