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Welcome to AWWA’s International Community

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the world’s largest water association, with more than 50,000 members and thousands of utility partners worldwide. Together, we form the leading professional community dedicated to advancing safe, sustainable water.

AWWA connects water professionals across borders to share knowledge, strengthen capacity, and drive solutions. If you are an AWWA international member or a water professional based outside North America, you will find trainings, publications, engagement opportunities, and news on global water challenges and solutions tailored for you below.

Resources

AWWA aims to drive knowledge creation and exchange for a better world through better water. Explore the different avenues available to grow your community’s global water solutions!

Enjoy exclusive access to these educational resources. Discover the power of an AWWA Membership. Memberships are available at tiers to suit your needs.

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AWWAIndia Association (AIA)

As one of our essential international programs, AWWAIndia Association (AIA) was established in 2021 as an incorporated nonprofit to continue AWWA’s mission. India is on pace to become one of the world’s largest populated countries, where a majority of its 1.3 billion people face a lack of access to safe drinking water. Our focus is to ensure that our cornerstone services remain, as emphasis is placed on essential programs around knowledge exchange and transfer.

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Students & Young Professionals

AWWA knows students and young professionals are the future of the global water community. Explore resources created just for you, and discover the benefits of a student membership, or connect with a student chapter near you. AWWA hosts webinars, chapter meetups, and more for students and young professionals. When you are just starting your career, connecting with your community is crucial for getting the support you need along the way.

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AWWA’s International Activities

Visualize the different areas worldwide where AWWA International is making an impact by clicking the categories on the map below.

Training & Development

Conference & Events

Student Chapters

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Trade Missions

India, Israel, Japan, Lesotho, Malawi, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Zambia

Canada, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, United States

India, Jordan, Peru, United States

Argentina, France, Gaza, Germany, Ghana, India, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, West Bank

Chile, Colombia, Vietnam

Training & Development: In person and virtual training and development opportunities for audiences around the world, from operators to executives. A variety of topics that include water quality, distribution, treatment, water management, reuse, water loss, and more.

Conference & Events: AWWA participation in international water events around the globe, focusing on networking, and knowledge exchange.

Student Chapters: AWWA International Student Chapters present in diverse locations worldwide, with access to networking opportunities, knowledge exchange, training and development workshops, and more AWWA benefits.

World Bank Workshop: In person and virtual training and development opportunities for audiences around the world, from operators to executives. A variety of topics that include water quality, distribution, treatment, water management, reuse, water loss, and more.

Trade Missions: AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.

Training & Development: India, Israel, Japan, Lesotho, Malawi, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Zambia

AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.

Conference & Events: Canada, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, United States

AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.

Student Chapters: India, Jordan, Peru, United States

AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.

World Bank Workshop: Argentina, France, Gaza, Germany, Ghana, India, Liberia, Mexico, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Peru, Turkey, West Bank

AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.

Trade Missions: Chile, Colombia, Vietnam

AWWA facilitated trade missions through access to government funding grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce, inviting traveling water experts to visit countries for business interests and opportunities.

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International News

Call for Abstracts: 2026 Annual Conference & Expo (ACE26)

Abstract Deadline: Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Global water professionals are invited to submit their work for AWWA’s largest event, our Annual Conference & Expo (ACE26) to take place June 21 – 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

AWWA eagerly welcomes global perspectives on today’s water challenges including United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, global water solutions, climate resilience, utility resilience, water quality, digital solutions and technology, governance, cybersecurity, and more.

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International News

AWWAIndia Association to host AICE25 in Indore

AWWAIndia will host the 4th Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE) in the historic and vibrant city of Indore from December 8 – 10, 2025.

The conference will feature presentations, workshops and interactive panels with nationally and internationally recognized dignitaries, speakers and experts covering water resilience, asset management, policy frameworks, smart cities and more. AWWAIndia hosts conferences like AICE to continue to foster important dialogues and establish local solutions to promote a “Better India Through Better Water”.

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International Council

The International Council (IC) exists as one of six councils governing AWWA. It works to actively promote AWWA participation in the global water community through its three Strategic Goals:

  • Goal 1: Leverage strategic partnerships to enhance opportunities for global water professionals to create and exchange knowledge.
  • Goal 2: Improve access to knowledge products and educational content for international water professionals.
  • Goal 3: Improve AWWA’s brand awareness internationally.
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Visa Request

If an invitation letter is needed to secure your Visa to attend a conference, please use our Visa Request Form. Requests will be honored for attendees and presenters with the intent to register.

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Resource Topics

From Water 101 to in-depth technical reports and guides, the AWWA Resource Hub is your guide to grow your industry knowledge.

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Webinars

Learn at your own pace with AWWA webinars covering a wide-range of topics in the water community.

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Conferences

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