The inaugural Stockholm Water Symposium brought together 500 water experts as part of the Stockholm Water Festival, celebrating the Swedish capital’s achievement in making its waters some of the cleanest in the world.
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) offcially became an independent foundation under its current name.
The YSPC was launched for young professionals aged 35 and under. That year, World Water Week reached over 100 sessions and began broadcasting live sessions.
World Water Week increased its digital presence with 13 sessions live streamed globally. The event also implemented “Greener Meetings” strategy to work more consciously with sustainability, including no red meat and less waste.
Demonstrating a comm itment to sustainability, World Water Week eliminated all printed materials.
Due to global health concerns and travel restrictions, World Water Week was not held in 2020 for the first time since its inception.
Combining the best of both worlds, World Water Week introduced a hybrid model, offering both on-site and online participation options.