WEX Global 2026

Do you want to gain access to the most important players in the Southern European water and energy sector in just a few days? Expand your network, build new partnerships, and increase your international visibility? Then WEX Global 2026 is the place to be.

9 – 11 February 2026 – Spain

The 20th edition of WEX Global brings together over 250 high-level water and energy experts from more than 45 countries, focusing on digital and circular solutions for water, energy, and climate.

The Netherlands in the Spotlight

Once again, the Netherlands is the exclusive country partner – the only one. This gives us a unique position and exceptional visibility. For the fourth time, we will host the NL Lounge (Dutch Café): the central meeting place where Dutch companies showcase their expertise and connect with international partners.

The Dutch presence at WEX Global 2026 is made possible through the WTEX10 programme – an initiative of the Dutch government, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, and the Top Sector Water & Maritime.

Why participate?

• Strong network in Southern Europe – meet experts and decision-makers from Spain, Portugal, and beyond.
• New leads & partnerships – through matchmaking, roundtables, and thematic sessions.
• High visibility – via the NL Lounge, branding, and our role as country partner.
• Access to top-level knowledge – with over 90 international speakers.
• Innovation opportunities – pitch your technology at the Innovation Forum and compete for the WEX Global Award.
• Special focus on agri & water – including the session The Future of Agricultural Water Use on regenerative agriculture, precision irrigation, and digital tools.

Programme highlights

• Sustainable Water Stewardship
• AI & Digital Transformation in the Water Cycle
• Collaboration & Sustainable Development
• Innovation & the Circular Economy

View the full programme: wex-global.com/agenda

Networking dynamics

Three full days of meaningful encounters – during the conference, matchmaking sessions, roundtables, networking receptions, and the festive award night.

And more

• Innovation Forum – six short pitches of innovative technologies, followed by a jury debate and award ceremony at the gala dinner.
• WEX Global Awards – take part in categories such as Innovation in Water, Circularity in Decarbonising, Digitalised Water Management, and Healthy Watersheds.

Join us!

Our joint presence will be showcased at the stand, with a banner featuring all participants’ logos alongside strong NL branding. As a participant, you will also benefit from a comprehensive package, including:

• Two nights’ accommodation in the WEX Global hotel (9 & 10 February)
• Five pre-qualified 30-minute one-to-one business meetings
• Full access to all conference sessions and workshops
• Welcome Cocktail Reception (9 February)
• Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony (10 February)
• Networking lunches: Exchange & Farewell lunches (10 & 11 February)
• Participation in site visits (9 February)
• Airport transfers and post-event access to all presentations

With this unique combination of knowledge-sharing, networking opportunities, and international visibility, WEX Global 2026 offers an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the future of water management, energy, and climate solutions.

The participation fee is €1,595 excl. VAT.