INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION'S
2nd ISLANDS WATER CONGRESS
Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development in a Changing World
9 - 11 DECEMBER 2026 — MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
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INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION'S
2nd ISLANDS WATER CONGRESS
Resilient Islands: Securing Water for Sustainable Development in a Changing World
9 - 11 DECEMBER 2026 — MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
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The International Water Resources Association (IWRA) and the Water Resources Authority of Jamaica (WRA) host the 2nd Islands Water Congress in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from 9–11 December 2026.
Registration opens on 2 March 2026.
About the Islands Water Congress
The Islands Water Congress is a leading international event dedicated specifically to freshwater challenges and solutions in island contexts. It brings together island governments, practitioners, researchers, and communities from around the world to advance practical, island-specific approaches to freshwater management.
By combining global expertise with local relevance, the Congress provides a vital platform to address island freshwater priorities and amplify island voices in the international water dialogue.
Call for Papers Now Open!
Submissions address one or more of the nine Congress sub-themes, including climate resilience, water governance, disaster risk management, circular water systems, financing models, innovation, and the water–energy–food nexus. Contributions from the Caribbean and island contexts worldwide are strongly encouraged.
Key Dates
| 30 April 2026 | Deadline for proposals |
| 15 June 2026 | Deadline for response from proposals |
| 31 August 2026 | Deadline for registration of accepted presenters |
Registration
| 2 March - 30 June 2026 | Early Bird Registration |
| 1 July - 31 Aug 2026 | Regular Registration |
| 1 Sep - 23 Nov 2026 | Late Registration. Online registration ends 23 Nov 2026. |
| 9 - 11 Dec 2026 | On-site Registration of $300 USD per day. (Does not include access to grand gala or welcome reception.) |
Fees
| Registration | Category | Early-bird | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developed Country) | $400 USD | $500 USD | $600 USD |
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developing Country) | $300 USD | $350 USD | $400 USD |
| Full registration | Developed Country | $450 USD | $550 USD | $650 USD |
| Full registration | Developing Country | $350 USD | $400 USD | $450 USD |
| Full registration | Student | $100 USD | $150 USD | $300 USD |
Important Notes
If you are a student, please contact us to receive a special registration price – send an email from your school’s email address to (islands.congress@iwra.org)
Registration Details
Key Dates
| 2 March - 30 June 2026 | Early Bird Registration |
| 1 July - 31 Aug 2026 | Regular Registration |
| 1 Sep - 23 Nov 2026 | Late Registration. Online registration ends 23 Nov 2026. |
| 9 - 11 Dec 2026 | On-site Registration of $300 USD per day. (Does not include access to grand gala or welcome reception.) |
Congress Registration Fees
| Registration | Category | Early-bird | Regular | Late |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developed Country) | $400 USD | $500 USD | $600 USD |
| Full registration | IWRA Gold Member (Developing Country) | $300 USD | $350 USD | $400 USD |
| Full registration | Developed Country | $450 USD | $550 USD | $650 USD |
| Full registration | Developing Country | $350 USD | $400 USD | $450 USD |
| Full registration | Student | $100 USD | $150 USD | $300 USD |
Important Notes
Sponsorship
Position your organisation at the forefront of water resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable island development. The 2nd Islands Water Congress provides high-level visibility among policymakers, researchers, utilities, development agencies, and regional leaders from island nations worldwide.