Thu 15 Oct
|University of Algarve - Campus da Penha
H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2026
The H2O & Sustainability Summit 2026 is Portugal's leading water, sustainability and circular economy conference, held on 15–16 October 2026 at the University of Algarve, Faro. Two days of conference, fair event, startup pitches and networking for municipalities, water utilities, companies, universities and startups.
Time & Place
15 Oct 2026, 09:00 WEST – 16 Oct 2026, 17:30 WEST
University of Algarve - Campus da Penha, Estr. da Penha, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
About the Summit
The H2O & Sustainability Summit 2026 is one of Portugal's leading water, sustainability and circular economy conferences, taking place on 15 and 16 October 2026 at the University of Algarve – Campus da Penha, in Faro. Organized by the H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB, the Summit brings together municipalities, water and wastewater utilities, waste-management operators, regulators, technology companies, startups, universities and researchers to accelerate innovation in water management and sustainability.
Across two days, the H2O & Sustainability Summit combines a high-level conference, a fair event, startup pitches and structured networking, creating concrete business development and partnership opportunities for everyone shaping the future of water, ESG, the circular economy and the blue economy. Internationally renowned speakers address the most pressing challenges and the technologies transforming the sector — from Internet of Things (IoT) and data science to Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation.
Key topics at the H2O & Sustainability Summit 2026
Water management, water efficiency and smart water
Sanitation, water reuse and water scarcity
Circular economy and waste valorization
Sustainability, ESG and sustainability reporting
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Sustainable mobility and smart cities
Blue economy, ocean and maritime innovation
Climate resilience and territorial innovation
IoT, data science and Artificial Intelligence applied to sustainability
Who should attend
The Summit is designed for municipalities and public entities, water and sanitation utilities, waste-management and environmental companies, regulators, technology providers, consultancies, universities, research centers and startups seeking to share knowledge, showcase innovative solutions and build partnerships in water and sustainability.
Why attend the H2O & Sustainability Summit 2026
Participants gain access to exclusive content, qualified networking with decision-makers and industry leaders, visibility for their solutions at the fair event, and participation in the H2O & Sustainability Call for Projects, which connects real territorial challenges with startups, universities and technology partners. The Summit is a platform to turn ideas into pilot projects, applied innovation and measurable impact for water, sustainability and the circular economy.
Tickets
Students – Early Bird
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59 WEST
Reduced-rate ticket for students. A valid student ID is required at check-in. Includes access to the conference, the fair event, startup presentations and networking moments across both summit days (15 & 16 October 2026).
€50.00
Profs/PhD – Early Bird
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59 WEST
Ticket for Professors, PhDs and Researchers. Includes access to the conference, the fair event, startup presentations and networking moments across both summit days (15 & 16 October 2026).
€65.00
Startups 3x1 – Early Bird
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59 WEST
Ticket for members of a Startup — 3 for the price of 1. After purchasing one ticket you will receive a discount code for two additional free tickets. Includes access to the conference, the fair event, startup presentations and networking.
€141.15
Standard – Early Bird
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59 WEST
Standard ticket. Gives access to the conference, the fair event, startup presentations, networking and special conditions at partner hotels.
€184.50
Executive – Early Bird
Sale ends
31 Aug, 23:59 WEST
The Executive ticket includes access to the conference and fair event, the attendees list for business development, direct connections and meetings with H2O HUB startups, company promotion on our digital channels, and special conditions at partner hotels.
€307.50
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