The Global Water Leaders Group

Making the world of water work better.

The Global Water Leaders Group taps into the expertise of water agencies and utilities from across the world, who share ideas and experiences, helping to make the case for water.

It’s mission and membership splits into two separate initiatives:

Every year, as members of these initiatives, utility CEOs from around the world attend the Global Water Summit. 

They join to experience the best the international water industry has to offer,  tapping into sessions curated for their unique challenges, and leveraging networking opportunities to find the solution for each individual circumstance. Including members-only workshops, open sessions, closed-group dinners, and external site visits, the summit is the key touch point for ambitious utilities to secure vital cross-sector partnerships. 

Past Highlights

At the 2024 Summit in London, 70+ leaders of water utilities and agencies worldwide to address the world’s water challenges. Watch the 300 group’s key takeaways:

Leading Utilities of the World

After 8 successful years, LUOW returns to the summit to celebrate the past year’s success, and welcome new members at the inauguration session. Read more about what’s on offer below:

300 Water Leaders Group

The 300 Water Leaders initiative met for the first time at GWS 2024. This year the programme is expanded, with unique sessions and benefits. Join us in Paris, 12-14 May to experience:

Agenda

The GWS 2025 agenda is designed around the needs of utility leaders. Utility-focussed sessions run through the entire conference agenda. Find members-only workshops, site visits, panel discussions and more at all times across May 12-14. 

Speakers

100+ members of the Global Water Leaders Groups are speaking across the Summit in Paris.

Explore our delegates list to see which utilities are already attending GWS 2025