The IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies (IWA LET 2027) will take place in Ghent from 24 to 28 May 2027. Hosted by Aquafin, Ghent University and CAPTURE, the conference will bring together researchers, utilities, technology pioneers, start-ups and industry professionals to exchange the latest insights and innovations in water and wastewater technologies.
LET is one of the most prestigious international conferences in the water sector, bringing together researchers, utilities, technology providers, consultants, and industry leaders to discuss the latest innovations in drinking water and wastewater treatment. The theme of LET 2027 is "Sparking the Water Future with Technology".
We welcome contributions presenting innovative technologies, novel developments, practical applications, and lessons learned from implementation and scale-up. The conference offers an excellent opportunity to share your work with a global audience and engage with leading experts from across the sector.
Key dates:
- 8 November 2026: Extended deadline for outline paper submission
- 15 January 2027: Notification of acceptance for authors
- 12 February 2027: Advanced technical programme announced
- 2 March 2027: Workshop proposal deadline
Outline papers should be limited to a maximum of two A4 pages and can be submitted for either oral or poster presentation. For detailed information on themes, submission guidelines, and the conference programme, go to the website.
We would be delighted to welcome you to Ghent and hope you will consider submitting your latest research, innovations, or practical experiences!
On behalf of the host institutions,
- Aquafin
- Ghent University
- CAPTURE
On behalf of the local organising committee
- Birgit De Bock – Aquafin (chair)
- Em. Prof. dr. Willy Verstraete – UGent (chair)
- Prof. dr. Bart De Gusseme – UGent (co-chair)
- Dr. Wim Audenaert – AM-Team (co-chair)
- Prof. dr. Peter Goethals – UGent
- Prof. dr. Siegfried Vlaeminck – UAntwerpen
- Prof. dr. Tim Van Winckel – UAntwerpen
- Dr. Michel Caluwé – B-IWA
- Dr. Stijn Ronsse – CAPTURE
- Stijn Vandenbroucke – CAPTURE