Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Water and Energy
3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week

3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week

A platform for dialogue, innovation, and partnership for water-energy security.

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Event Date

2026

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Venue

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Participants

National and International

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Focus

Water Security, WASH and Resilience

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Collaboration

Government, Partners and Stakeholders

About 3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week

The 3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week is a national platform dedicated to advancing dialogue and collaboration around Ethiopia's water resources, WASH services, climate resilience and sustainable development.

The event brings together government institutions, development partners, international organizations, researchers, universities, private sector actors, civil society and communities.

Through technical sessions, exhibitions, policy dialogue and knowledge sharing, participants explore practical solutions to Ethiopia's water challenges.

The platform provides an opportunity to share knowledge, strengthen partnerships and promote innovative approaches for a water-secure and resilient Ethiopia.

Key Themes

The 3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week 2026 brings stakeholders together around key priorities for water security, resilience, innovation and sustainable development.

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Integrated Water Resource Management

Monitoring and digital innovations, groundwater mapping and use, and learning watersheds and catchments.

2

Renewable Energy Promotion

Solar, wind, small hydro and bioenergy, distributed rural and urban energy, and solar-powered productive uses.

3

Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus

Integrated planning and policy, nexus thinking for resilience, and scaling IWRM and WEFE solutions.

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Climate Adaptation & Resilience

Climate-resilient infrastructure, water-security adaptation and climate information systems.

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Transboundary Water Governance

Equitable and reasonable use, hydro-diplomacy and cooperation, and shared-resource frameworks.

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Policy, Regulation & Investment

Enabling policy frameworks, innovative financing and public-private partnerships, and payment for ecosystem services.

Event Program

Explore the major sessions and activities planned for the 3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week 2026.

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Opening Ceremony

Official opening, welcome remarks and keynote addresses.

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Water Security

Policy dialogue and technical discussions on sustainable water resources.

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WASH

Advancing water, sanitation and hygiene services for communities.

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Climate Resilience

Building resilient water infrastructure and strengthening climate adaptation.

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Innovation & Technology

Technology, digital solutions and innovative approaches for Ethiopia's water sector.

Featured voices

Speakers & Experts

Government leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs and sector specialists from Ethiopia and beyond will share practical ideas, policy insight and investment-ready solutions for water, energy and climate resilience.

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Policy Dialogue

High-level conversations on national priorities, financing and cross-sector coordination.

Innovation Showcase

Breakthrough technologies, research, and local solutions in water and energy systems.

Regional Exchange

Partnership opportunities bridging Ethiopia, the region and the global water-energy agenda.

Sponsorship Levels

Gain visibility among policymakers, business leaders and researchers from Ethiopia, the region and beyond at the 3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week. Deadline 15 September 2026.

Venue

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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3rd Ethiopian Water and Energy Week 2026

Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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National Platform

Connecting national and international stakeholders around Ethiopia's water agenda.

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Partnership

Creating opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration and investment.

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