21 & 22 October 2026 | Agüimes, Gran Canaria, Spain
Are you active in water technology, water reuse, desalination or sustainable energy? If so, CANAGUA y Energía 2026 offers an excellent opportunity to explore the Canary Islands market and connect with regional and national stakeholders from the water and energy sectors.
CANAGUA y Energía is the leading trade exhibition for water, energy and sustainability in the Canary Islands. The event brings together businesses, public authorities, research organisations and industry experts to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations and develop new partnerships. The 15th edition will take place on 21 and 22 October 2026 at the Recinto Ferial de Agüimes on Gran Canaria.
Why participate?
The Canary Islands face significant challenges in areas such as water availability, desalination, water reuse and sustainable energy. CANAGUA y Energía provides Dutch companies with the opportunity to:
- connect with potential customers, partners and public authorities;
- gain a better understanding of the specific challenges and needs of the Spanish and Canary Islands water market;
- discuss your technology directly with utilities, end users and other local stakeholders;
- identify potential local partners and demonstration sites;
- exchange knowledge on innovative water and energy management solutions;
- participate in a comprehensive conference programme featuring technical sessions;
- take advantage of a dedicated B2B matchmaking programme to schedule meetings with other participants in advance.
Explore opportunities for a potential DHI project
A visit to CANAGUA y Energía can also be a valuable first step if you are considering introducing or demonstrating your technology in Spain.
By speaking directly with utilities, end users and other local stakeholders, you can validate the market need for your solution and gain insight into what would be required for successful market entry. At the same time, you can explore potential partnerships and identify suitable locations for a demonstration project.
The insights and contacts gained during CANAGUA can help you develop a concrete business case and explore whether your company and project could be eligible for support under the Dutch DHI programme, for example for a demonstration project in Spain.
In practical terms, CANAGUA gives you the opportunity to:
- validate the local market need for your technology;
- discuss your solution with potential customers and end users;
- identify a suitable local partner;
- explore potential demonstration locations;
- gather relevant market information to further develop a potential DHI application.
In other words, you can explore concrete business opportunities in Spain while laying the groundwork for a potential DHI project.
Who should attend?
The exhibition is relevant for organisations active in areas including:
- water treatment and water reuse;
- desalination;
- water transport and storage;
- engineering and maintenance;
- sustainable energy;
- the circular economy and smart, sustainable cities.
Joint Netherlands Pavilion
Water Alliance is exploring the possibility of organising a joint Netherlands Pavilion at CANAGUA y Energía 2026, subject to sufficient interest. A collective presence offers increased visibility, a professional appearance and the opportunity to present Dutch expertise to the Spanish market as a united delegation.
Participating in the pavilion can also provide a useful starting point for companies that want to explore the Spanish market more strategically, build relationships with local stakeholders and investigate opportunities for future demonstration or market-entry projects.
Interested?
Would you like to learn more about the opportunities, explore whether CANAGUA could be a first step towards a potential DHI project, or express your interest in joining the collective Dutch participation?
Please get in touch with Juliette Douglas. If there is sufficient interest, we will inform you about the next steps and the participation options for the Netherlands Pavilion.
