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Networking & matchmaking
Build partnerships across Africa's utilities and the global WOPs community.
Partnerships that Flow
The 1st African Water Operators Forum (AWOF)
24–26 November 2026 · KICC · Nairobi, Kenya
Africa's water operators convene in Nairobi this November
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Participants
Across Africa and the global water community
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Delegates
International high-level representatives
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Exhibitors
Technologies and sector solutions
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Expert speakers
Utilities, banks, investors, donors and UN agencies
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Days event
Plenaries, interactive sessions, exhibition, and site visits
Convened by
Our partners
Our objectives
Six objectives anchor the Forum
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Showcase impact
Success stories & utility transformation
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Peer-to-peer learning
Technical cooperation & exchange
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Strengthen partnerships
Utilities, governments, donors & banks
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Mentorship & matchmaking
Mentor and mentee pairing and business matchmaking
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Advance inclusion
Women, youth & underserved communities
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A continental roadmap
Aligned with the Africa Water Vision 2063 and Policy (Agenda 2063): universal access and water governance
Our themes
Four thematic tracks
Water security & resilience
Scarcity, floods & a changing climate
Sanitation & public health
Safe WASH for healthier communities
Governance & water diplomacy
Policy, regulation & regional cooperation
Sustainable cities & growth
Water for a rapidly urbanising Africa
Our programme
Three days, one continental agenda
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Day 1 · Mon 24 Nov
KICC: opening, WOPs plenary & exhibition
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Day 2 · Tue 25 Nov
KICC: utility dialogue, tracks & communiqué
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Day 3 · Wed 26 Nov
Site visits, activities & networking reception
Plan ahead
Important dates
- Registration openNow
- Early-bird deadline31 July 2026
- Exhibition & sponsorshipReserve early, space is limited
- The Forum24-26 November 2026
Why to attend
Four reasons to be in the room
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Learning & knowledge exchange
Plenaries, technical and thematic tracks, workshops and utility site visits.
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Advocacy & recognition
Champion utilities as central actors in delivering SDG 6 and the Africa Water Vision 2063.
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Join the community
Connect with utilities, partners and innovators shaping water's future.
Resources
Downloads & printouts
The exhibitor pack is available from the organising team on request.