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Introduction

It is a great honor to extend to you an invitation to the 3rd International Conference on Water and Environment for Sustainability (ICWES 2026), scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia from the 7 to 9 April 2026. The conference is to be held alongside ASIAWATER 2026, the Region's Leading Water & Wastewater Platform for Developing Asia. The conference, themed "Water, Energy, Climate, and Sustainability: Charting the Future of Environmental Research", brings together experts and researchers to discuss and explore solutions for vital environmental issues.

 

Important Dates

  • Conference Dates: 7 - 8 April 2026
  • Technical Tour: 9 April 2026
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 December 2025 5 March 2026
  • Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 31 December 2025 15 March 2026
  • Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
  • Notification of Full Paper Acceptance: 30 May 2026
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 28 February 2026
  • Normal Registration Deadline: 1 April 2026
 

Registration / Submit Abstract here  

 

 

 

Abstract submission

Call for Abstract

The organising committee of ICWES 2026 is calling for abstract submissions. The scopes of the conference include, but are not limited to the following topics:

Water for Sustainability

  • Water Resources and Hydrology
  • Water Monitoring and Modelling
  • Water Resilience and Extreme Weather
  • River, Lake, Estuary, and Sea
  • Agricultural Water Management and Irrigation

Environment for Sustainability

  • Environmental Pollution and Restoration
  • Climate Change and Global Warming
  • Waste Management
  • Materials, Waste and Recycling
  • Solid and Hazardous Waste
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Environmental Monitoring

Energy for Sustainability

  • Biofuel and Bioenergy
  • Green Technology
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Carbon Capture

Innovation and Sustainable Solutions

  • Environmental Innovation
  • Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy
  • Big Data and Digital Solutions
  • Numerical Modelling and Simulation
  • Industry Revolution 5.0
  • Internet of Things (IOT)
  • Computational Tools for Environmental Applications 

Abstract Requirements

Download abstract template here

Submit abstract here

 

 

Registration and payment

How to Register?


  1. Please email us to obtain invoice before payment.
  2. Proceed to make payment using option 1 or 2 when invoice is received.
  3. Email us your proof of payment.
  4. A receipt will be issued after we have verified the payment.
  5. No refund of payment if no show.

 

Fee Structure

(Scroll table right to see all rates)
CategoryLocal (RM)International (USD)
Participation WITH Presentation (Early Bird)* 1,200 380
Participation WITH Presentation (Normal) 1,400 420
Student WITH Presentation 800 250
Poster Presenter (with Full Paper Submission) 1,000 320
Poster Presenter – Student (with Full Paper Submission) 700 220
Additional Presentation / Second Paper 500 150

Notes:

  • All fees include SST, lunch and tea breaks for 7–8 April 2026.
  • IAHR Member Discount (*): Members of the IAHR are eligible for a special discounted rate on Early Bird fee (Participation WITH Presentation)
  • Registration fee for participation WITH presentation includes the publication fee for one (1) paper.
  • Authors may submit a maximum of two (2) papers; the second paper will incur an additional fee charged under “Additional Presentation / Second Paper”.
  • Poster presenters must print and prepare their own posters according to the dimensions specified by the organisers.
    • The organisers will not provide poster printing services.
  • Accommodation and transportation are not included in the registration fees.

Payment Method

Option 1: Credit / Debit card (Mastercard or Visa only)
  1. Go to https://epay.nottingham.edu.my/
  2. In the "Fees Name" drop-down menu, choose the correct option based on the fee structure.
  3. Make payment and attach payment slip in your reply to the registration acknowledgement email.

Important: Please remember to indicate the invoice number in "Payment Description", and email us the payment slip immediately after the payment transaction.

 

Option 2: Bank transfers (telegraphic transfers) or direct bank-in to one of the following banks

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

Main Branch
2 Leboh Ampang
50100 Kuala Lumpur

Bank account number: 301-879391-101
Swift code: HBMBMYKL

  1. Indicate invoice number in your transaction details.
  2. Save or scan to obtain the electronic copy of the payment proof.
  3. Attach the electronic payment slip in your reply to the registration acknowledgement email.

Important: Please remember to indicate the invoice number in your transaction, and email us the payment slip immediately after the payment transaction.

 

 

Programme

Conference agenda

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E-Conference kit

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Awards

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Keynote speakers 

Radzi

YBhg Datuk Ir Mohamad Radzi Bin Abdul Talib

Director General of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia

ZhongBoYu

Professor Zhongbo Yu

Past Chairperson of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Council of the Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme and Yangtze Scholar Distinguished Professor of Hohai University, China

Raju

Professor V Raju

Chief Academic Officer and Provost of the Vellore Institute of Technology - Bangalore, India

 

 

Plenary speakers

Florencio

Professor Florencio C Ballesteros, Jr

University of Philipippines Diliman, Philippines

HaiFengJia

Professor HaiFeng Jia

Tshinghua University, China

JohnXiaoGang

Professor Dr John Xiaogang Shi

University of New Brunswick, Canada

SoonThiamKhu

Professor Soon-Thiam Khu

Sun Yat-Sen University, China

UmaShankar

Professor Uma Shankar

Vellore Institute of Technology, India

WeiZhang

Professor Wei Zhang

Zhengzhou University, China

Luis

Professor Luis Chícharo

Universidade do Algarve, Portugal

 
Intan

Associate Professor Ir Intan Supraba

Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

 

 

Sponsorship

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About us

About ICWES

This biannual International Conference on Water and Environment for Sustainability (ICWES) was first initiated in 2022, concurrently with the ASIAWATER, the region’s leading international water and wastewater event in Asia. This conference offers a good platform to bring together leading experts from academia, research institutions, industries, companies, non-government organisations, and government agencies to share recent scientific knowledge, management approaches, science and engineering solutions in addressing the world's pressing water and environmental issues.

 

ICWES 2026 support SDG:

SDG6791317

Organising Committee

Advisor

Prof Ir Ts Dr Teo Fang Yenn

Ts Dr Anurita Selvarajoo

Chair Dr Sivathass Bannir Selvam

Co-Chair

Dr Senthil Kumar Arumugasamy

Registration Dr Lau Phei Li
Design and IT Dr Wong Soon Yee
Treasurer Ts Dr Wong Jing Ying
Proceedings and Publications

Dr Ianatul Khoiroh

Dr Suchitra Thangalazhy Gopakumar

Sponsorship Ir Dr Chan Yi Jing

  

Contact us

Email us at  ICWES@nottingham.edu.my for more info.

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