1st International Conference on Sustainable, Smart and Climate-Resilient Water Systems (IC-SSCWS) 2027
The 1st International Conference on Sustainable, Smart & Climate-Resilient Water Systems (IC-SSCWS) 2027 provides a platform for researchers, academicians, practitioners, policymakers, development partners, utility professionals, and industry experts to present innovative research, exchange knowledge, and discuss practical solutions to the evolving challenges of the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector. The conference welcomes original research papers, technical papers, case studies, review articles, and innovative practices that contribute to the advancement of sustainable and resilient water systems.
The conference is organized around six thematic areas that reflect the critical priorities of the water sector at both national and international levels. These themes encompass emerging issues in water resources, sanitation, climate resilience, governance, public health, and smart utility management while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, environmental sciences, hydrology, GIS, computer science, public health, economics, finance, law, urban planning, and other related disciplines. Participants are encouraged to submit contributions that address real-world challenges, promote innovation, and support evidence-based decision-making for a more sustainable, smart, and climate-resilient future.
Themes & Sub Themes
1. Water Supply & Resources
- Groundwater assessment, recharge, and aquifer management
- Water sources, desalination & aquifer aging
- Surface water hydrology and watershed management
- Water security, scarcity, and demand forecasting
- Hydrogeological and geophysical survey methods
- Integrated water resources management (IWRM)
- Water supply network planning and hydraulic modeling
- Materials & techniques in water supply
- Water supply hydraulics and modeling
- NRW and water leak management (water audit & DMAs/DMZs development)
2. Sanitation & Wastewater Management
- Sanitation system performance (design & development)
- Wastewater treatment systems and technologies
- Fecal sludge management
- Water reuse and recycling (rainwater, drinking water & wastewater)
- Materials & techniques in sanitation systems
- Wastewater modeling & techniques
- Circular Economy in water systems (reuse & recycling)
3. Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
- Climate-resilient water and sanitation infrastructures and Climate Financing
- Impact of climate change on WATSAN sector
- Environmental impact
- Ubiquitous / Water Sensitive Cities and urban water-sensitive design
- Urban flood management & prevention
- Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) & Early Warning Systems
- Nature Based Solutions (NBS) and Green Infrastructure
4. Water Governance & Policy
- Effective & innovative provisions for sustainable WATSAN services
- Public-sector financing and its linkage with service delivery
- Centralization / decentralization and
- Legal and regulatory frameworks for water and sanitation
- Assessment of policy implementation efficacy
- Tariff structures and cost recovery models
- Urban and rural water inequalities
- Groundwater Governance
5. WATSAN Public Health
- Contaminant detection and emerging pollutants
- Household and point-of-use water treatment effectiveness
- Risk assessment & mitigation for water related health hazards
- Emerging pollutants including
- microplastics, and pharmaceuticals
- Public health outcomes of sanitation interventions
- Social behavior & public perception of water, sanitation & hygiene
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus
6. Future-ready & Resilient Water Utilities
- Asset Management, GIS and Remote Sensing applications in WATSAN sector
- Carbon Neutral Water Utilities
- Utility performance benchmarking, monitoring and water labeling
- Applications & impact of Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics and machine modeling
- Smart sensors and real-time water monitoring networks (SCADA & IoT)
- Electro-mechanical systems and pumping efficiency
- Energy audits and renewable energy integration in utilities
Conference Officials
Patron
Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Chief Minister, Punjab
Chief Guest
Maryam Aurangzeb
Senior Minister, Punjab
Guest of Honor
Bilal Yasin
Minister for HUD&PHED, Punjab
Chairperson
Noor-ul-Amin Mengal (SI)
Secretary HUD&PHED, Punjab
Co-Chair
Tayyab Farid
Director General, P-WASA
Chief Lead Urban WATSAN
Ghufran Ahmad
MD WASA, Lahore
Convener
Dr. Souman Khalid
Principal, AJWA
Lahore; the host city
Lahore, the cultural heart of Pakistan, is a city where centuries of history, architectural grandeur, and vibrant traditions come together to inspire innovation and progress. Renowned for its magnificent heritage landmarks—including the Lahore Fort, Badshahi Mosque, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shalimar Gardens—Lahore has long stood as a symbol of resilience, learning, and hospitality. Equally significant is the city’s enduring relationship with water. From the historic River Ravi that once flowed beside the Mughal citadel to the remarkable Shah Nahr canal system that supplied the iconic Shalimar Gardens through an advanced gravity-fed hydraulic network, water has shaped Lahore’s identity, urban planning, and cultural landscape for centuries. Today, as the host city of the 1st International Conference on Sustainable, Smart and Climate-Resilient Water Systems (IC-SSCWS) 2027, Lahore provides a fitting backdrop for global dialogue on the future of water management. By bringing together its rich hydraulic heritage with contemporary research, smart technologies, and climate resilience, Lahore welcomes researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners from around the world to collaborate on innovative solutions for a sustainable water future. Together, the city celebrates its remarkable past while inspiring the next generation of water stewardship.
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