2^ndEdition · 2026

Drinking Water MENA
Congress

Tap, Bottled & Bulk Waters in the MENA Region

October 29^th – November 01^st, 2026 | Marco Polo Hotel 4* Hammamet, Tunisia

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Congress Days

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presentations and keynote lectures

About the Congress

Drinking Water MENA Congress – DWat-MENA 2026

DWat-MENA is a premier international forum bringing together researchers, water industry professionals, policymakers, and innovators to address the pressing challenges of drinking water quality across the MENA region.

From tap water quality to bottled and bulk water standards, DWat-MENA 2026 will foster knowledge exchange, the sharing of experiences and best practices among MENA countries, and collaborative frameworks for sustainable water management.

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Congress Pillars

Main Focus Areas

Talks by Experts

High-level presentations and discussions highlighting country-specific experiences from MENA countries, showcasing national case studies, research findings, and practical approaches to drinking water quality and management.

Water Quality & Treatment

Assessment and monitoring of physical, chemical, and microbiological parameters affecting drinking water sources and distribution systems across the MENA region.

Micropollutants

Detection, quantification, and removal of emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, endocrine-disrupting compounds, and microplastics in drinking water.

Safety & Access

Risk-based approaches to ensure safe drinking water, equitable access, and resilience in the face of environmental and socio-economic pressures across the region.

Official Poster

Congress Poster

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Water Challenges in the MENA Region

Our Mission

Drinking Water MENA Congress

The Drinking Water MENA Congress (DWAT-MENA) is dedicated to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among water professionals, researchers, and policymakers across the MENA region. Our mission is to address the critical challenges facing drinking water resources — from tap to bottled and bulk water — and to promote sustainable, innovative solutions.

Objectives

Congress Objectives

Sharing country-specific experiences in drinking water across the MENA region
Facilitate knowledge sharing on latest research and innovations in drinking water treatment and management
Promote collaboration among MENA countries to address shared water challenges
Discuss policy frameworks and regulatory approaches for sustainable water management
Showcase innovative technologies and best practices in water treatment and distribution
Address emerging contaminants and their impact on water quality and public health
Bridge the gap between scientific research and operational water management

Host Institution

CERTE

Water Research and Technologies Center (CERTE)

CERTE is a public research institution with approximately 90 permanent multidisciplinary researchers. Established in 2005 within the Technopark of Borj-Cédria, it operates under the supervision of the Tunisian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Its main mission is to conduct research, development, innovation, and technological development activities in the field of water, and to transfer scientific results to socio-economic sectors. CERTE is highly active at national, Mediterranean, and international levels across the entire water cycle.

Lead Laboratory

LaDVEN Laboratory

Created in 2006, the LaDVEN laboratory complements CERTE's expertise in the water field. It was established at the request of the Rural Engineering Directorate of the Ministry of Agriculture and SONEDE.

Main Research Areas:

Desalination & Water Valorization

Membrane Processes Innovation

Water Quality & Monitoring

Advanced Treatment & Depollution

Sustainable Water Management

Hydrogeology and Geothermicity of Sedimentary Basins

Nanomaterials for Environment

Integrated Water Reuse

National Innovation Award 2024

Pr. Hamza ELFIL, Head of the Desalination and Natural Water Valorization Laboratory (LaDVEN-CERTE), was awarded the 1st National Innovation Prize 2024 for the project: “Desalination of wastewater and its valorization in aquaponics” (TUNGER - WaterReTUNE).

Organizing Partner

ECOPARK

Management Company of the Borj Cédria Technopole

ECOPARK, Management Company of the Borj Cédria Technopole is established in 2008 as part of Tunisia's national policy to develop a technopole ecosystem, with a focus on water, energy, materials, and biotechnology.

ECOPARK is dedicated to strengthening industrial infrastructure and promoting investment to support regional development. Its core mission revolves around creating value by bridging productive industries with research and innovation structures.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with leading experts, researchers, and practitioners from across the MENA region and beyond.

Latest Research

Discover cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in drinking water treatment and management.

Invitation to Submit

Call for Papers – DWat-MENA 2026

The Drinking Water MENA Congress (DWat-MENA 2026) invites researchers, engineers, policymakers, and water industry professionals to submit original contributions related to drinking water quality, treatment, safety, and governance in the MENA region and beyond.

DWat-MENA 2026 is dedicated to tap, bottled, and bulk waters. Contributions addressing fundamental research as well as applied and operational aspects are welcome. All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by the Scientific Committee.

Submissions are invited for oral presentations and poster presentations.

Deadlines

Key Dates & Deadlines

August 15, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline

August 31, 2026

Notification of Abstract Acceptance

September 30, 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline

October 20, 2026

Late Registration Deadline

October 29^th – November ⁰¹, 2026

Congress — Marco Polo Hotel Hammamet, Tunisia

Scope

Congress Topics

Submissions are welcome on, but not limited to, the following topics:

Water Quality & Treatment Innovations

Advances in monitoring, processes, and technologies for safe drinking water.

Emerging Contaminants

Identification, quantification and removing micropollutants, microplastics, and new water threats.

Water Safety & Sustainable Access

Risk management, resilience, and equitable water access across the MENA region.

Water Supply Systems in MENA

Risk management, resilience, and equitable water access across the MENA region.

Talks by Experts

Sharing insights, research findings, and practical experiences

For Authors

Author Guidelines

Language

All submissions must be written in English.

Abstract Length

The abstract must be between 200 and 250 words (maximum 1 page).

Formatting Requirements

Font: Times New Roman
Abstract title: 14 pt, Bold
Section titles: 12 pt, Bold
Body text: 12 pt, Regular
Line spacing: 1.15
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

Required Abstract Structure

Title — concise and descriptive
Authors and affiliations — list all contributing authors
Keywords — 3 to 5 keywords
Background and objectives
Methodology and results
Conclusion

Originality

All submitted abstracts must represent original work

Presentation Formats

Authors may indicate their preference for oral or poster presentation. Final format is determined by the Scientific Committee.

How to Submit

Submission via Microsoft CMT

Submission Platform

All abstracts must be submitted electronically via the Microsoft CMT (Conference Management Toolkit) platform.

Step by Step

Create or log in to your Microsoft CMT account at cmt3.research.microsoft.com
Navigate to the DWat-MENA 2026 Congress submission page
Click "Create new submission" and select the topic area
Fill in all required fields: title, authors, affiliations, abstract text, and keywords
Indicate your preferred presentation format (oral or poster)
Upload your abstract document (.doc, .docx, or .pdf, max 5 MB)
Review and click "Submit"
You will receive an automatic confirmation email from CMT

Contact for Queries

If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours, please contact: contact@dwat-mena.org

Submission Open

Submit Your Abstract

Deadline: August 15, 2026

Submit on CMT

Key Deadlines

Aug. 15, 2026
Abstract Submission
Aug 31, 2026
Acceptance Notification
Sep 30, 2026
Early Registration
Oct 29 ^th–Nov 01^st, 2026
Congress

Questions?

For submission-related inquiries, please contact the organizing committee.

contact@dwat-mena.org

+216 58 262 924

+216 22 651 820

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

The Congress focuses on key challenges and innovations related to drinking water — tap, bottled, and bulk — across the MENA region.

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Water Quality & Treatment Innovations

Advances in monitoring, processes, and technologies for safe drinking water.

MonitoringParametersTechnologies

02

Emerging Contaminants

Identification, quantification and removing micropollutants, microplastics, and new water threats.

ContaminantsTreatmentMicroplastics

03

Water Safety & Sustainable Access

Risk management, resilience, and equitable water access across the MENA region.

SafetyAccessResilience

04

Water Supply Systems in MENA

Tap, bottled, desalinated and bulk water: Regulatory frameworks, practices, challenges, and regional experiences.

GovernanceRegulationsStandards

05

Country-specific experiences from the MENA region

High-level presentations and discussions highlighting country-specific experiences from MENA countries, showcasing national case studies, research findings, and practical approaches to drinking water quality and management.

ConferencesMENA countriesresearch findings

Main Keywords: Drinking water · water quality · micropollutants · microplastics · pharmaceuticals · endocrine disruptors · water safety · risk assessment · access to water · MENA region · treatment technologies · bottled water · desalination

Organizing Committee

Local team responsible for Congress logistics and coordination

Pr. Hakim Gabtni

General Director of CERTE

Pr. Hamza Elfil

Head of LaDVEN Laboratory, CERTE

Mr. Mohamed Hicheri

Director - Ecopark Borj Cedria

Mr Borhen Jbebli

Director - Ecopark Borj Cedria

Mrs. Olfa Dsouli

Deputy Director of DAAF- Ecopark Borj Cedria

Dr Amina LAMOUCHI

Project Manager- Ecopark Borj Cedria

Ing. Imen Dhaouidi

Engineer, CERTE

Pr. Mohamed Tlili

Professor, CERTE

Dr. Houda Zendah

Asst. Prof. CERTE

Dr. Emna Melliti

Asst. Prof. CERTE

Dr. Nesrine Kalboussi

Asst. Prof. CERTE

Dr. Kawther Ben Mabrouk

Asst. Prof. CERTE

Dr. Nesrine Kamoun

Asst. Prof. CERTE

M. Aymen Bahrini

Senior Technician, CERTE

Ing. Nouri Hmidi

Engineer, CERTE

Dr. Youssef Guesmi

Postdoc, CERTE

Dr. Riadh Hanachi

Postdoc, CERTE

MSc. Imen Debbichi

Master student

MSc. Sirine Mbarki

Master student

Scientific Committee

International experts responsible for the peer-review process and scientific quality

Pr. Hamza Elfil

Laboratory of Desalination and Valorization of Natural Waters-CERTE-TN

Scientific Committee Chair

Pr. Hakim Gabtni

General Director of CERTE-TN

Geosciences, Geophysics, Groundwater & Resources

Pr. Emeritus Ahmed Kettab

ENP Alger - Algeria

Expert Consultant international water

Pr. Jean-Luc Boudenne

Aix-Marseille University / CNRS- France

Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry

Pr. Noreddine Ghaffour

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Environmental Science and Engineering

Pr. Salah Sadek

Tripoli University Libya

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Pr. emeritus Jalal Halwani

Head of Water & Environment Science Lab at Lebanese University

Environmental Chemistry,Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering

Pr. emeritus Bechir HAMROUNI

Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University

Desalination and Water treatment‬

Pr. Ahmed Hannachi

University of Gabès, Tunisia

Chemical-Process Engineering

Pr. Mohamed Tlili

Laboratory of Desalination and Valorization of Natural Waters-CERTE-TN

Water Treatment & Scaling

Pr. Sami Khomsi

Laboratory of Desalination and Valorization of Natural Waters-CERTE-TN

Hydrogeology and geothermicity specialist

Pr. Abdelmoneim MARS

Laboratory of Desalination and Valorization of Natural Waters-CERTE-TN

chemistry, electrochemistry, nanobiosensing & nanomaterials

Pr. Chiraz Hannachi

Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, Tunis El Manar University

Chemical Kinetics, Catalysis, Chemical Thermodynamics

Pr. Omar Ben Moussa

Higher Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies of Borj Cédria

Hydrogeology, Geochemistry

Pr. Noureddine Hamdi

Higher Institute of Water Sciences and Techniques (ISSTEG, University of Gabes, Tunisia

Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Materials Engineering

Pr. BEN-AAZZA Saïd

University Ibn Zohr - Agadir, Morocco

Environmental Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry & Green Chemistry

Pr. Nader Frikha

University Of Sfax, Tunisia

Membrane distillation - Desalination