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23rd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition: Call for Papers

The African Water and Sanitation Association hereby informs all stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector that the Call for Papers for its 23rd International Congress and Exhibition (ICE) is now open.

The congress will be held from February 9 to 13, 2026, in Yaoundé, Cameroon, under the theme: “Water and Sanitation for All: Bold Actions for Africa.”

How to submit a paper?

Interested persons should send an abstract of about 1000 words of their communication including their first and last names, their professional situation, their address, the title of their communication, by September 30, 2025.

Proposals must be submitted via the AfWASA dedicated platform: https://abstractcongress.afwasa.org.

The main tracks are as follows:

Track 1: Integrated Water Resources Management

Track 2: Water Management

Track 3: Sanitation Management

Track 4: Capacity Development, Communication, and Partnerships

Track 5: Governance and Financing

Track 6: Research, Technology, and Innovation

Click here to download the full call for papers guide

Why Submit a Paper?

Submitting a paper allows you to share experiences, innovations, and best practices to provide concrete solutions to the major water and sanitation challenges on the African continent. It is also an opportunity to contribute to the debate on strategies and policies that will accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which is due to be achieved by 2030 in Africa.

Why Participate?

AfWASA congresses are key events for the water and sanitation sector in Africa. Each edition brings together about 3,000 experts, decision-makers, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to share ideas, innovations, and best practices, while building strong partnerships at both regional and international levels.

The 23rd AfWASA ICE, to be held in Yaoundé, will not be just a forum for debate: it will be solution and innovation focused, designed to make concrete progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda, particularly SDG 6 on water and sanitation for all.

Participating in the congress offers the opportunity to:

• Meet experts, decision-makers, and practitioners in the sector,

• Discover innovations and technical solutions adapted to African realities,

• Exchange ideas and create strategic partnerships to accelerate actions aimed at ensuring safe drinking water and sanitation for all.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to make your voice heard, influence decisions, and contribute to addressing water and sanitation challenges in Africa by the deadline for SDG 6 in 2030.

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