AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum
The AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum is one of the key events in which our community of members, implementers and stakeholders share knowledge and learning on the evolution of water stewardship practice and forge new directions through dialogue and partnerships. Held in Edinburgh, Scotland, since 2016, it has become the must-attend event for the international water stewardship community.
We are looking forward to welcoming participants back to Edinburgh again on 24 + 25 June 2025.
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Programme
We are pleased to share this year’s high-level programme. Sessions will feature discussions on diverse topics such as water and biodiversity, collective action, and national and global policy.
Please note this programme is subject to change. Last updated on 04 April 2025.
Registration
General registration for the 2025 AWS Forum is now open. Please use the button below to register today!
Forum ticket terms & conditions
The AWS Forum has sold out very quickly in previous years, triggering a waiting list for tickets. We are anticipating a high level of interest again for the 2025 Forum, so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible to secure your seat.
Tickets are non-refundable, however tickets may be transferred to other colleagues within your organisation if you are no longer able to attend. If after claiming your free ticket you find that you are no longer able to attend AND you are unable to transfer your ticket, please return it as soon as possible using the form at the bottom of the page, so that we may offer your seat to someone else.
The 2025 Forum will focus on in-person participation. Recordings of selected sessions will be made available to registrants and AWS Members post-event.
Forum Dinner
We invite all Forum participants to join us on Tuesday, 24 June at the Kimpton Hotel in Charlotte Square for a drinks reception at 18:00, followed by our Forum Dinner at 19:00. Pre-booking is required, and tickets can be purchased at the same time as your Forum ticket.
Sponsorship Opportunities
AWS is excited to have sponsorship for the 2025 AWS Forum from WWF, AstraZeneca, Diageo, ERM, Inogen Alliance and Nutrien and thank them for their support.
We would also like to thank our AWS Funding Members, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Apple, Azura, The Coca-Cola Company, EDEKA, Nestlé, Primark, Suntory and Unilever, for their continued support of AWS and the Forum.
Opportunities to sponsor this year’s forum are still available. We are pleased to offer two levels of sponsorship, with level two offering a new benefit – an exhibit table in the reception hall. We also have an exclusive opportunity for a dinner sponsor.
Sponsorship funds will be used to contribute to the running of the event at our new larger venue to accommodate what we anticipate being a continued increase in demand.
Benefits of sponsorship:
- Support the advancement of water stewardship globally
- Increase your visibility among the water stewardship community
- Reach a global audience at an international meeting with 200+ in-person attendees
For more information, download our 2025 AWS Forum Sponsorship one-pager below.
To allow adequate time for fulfilling benefits, we recommend early confirmation of sponsorship. If you have any further questions about sponsorship, please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.
Please note: AWS Funding Members need not apply as they will already be profiled as a sponsor.
Announcing WaterLogues
We are excited to announce that AWS will host the inaugural WaterLogues event in Edinburgh on 26 June 2025, immediately after the AWS Forum. WaterLogues is a new event series that is a collaboration between several organisations in the water stewardship community with the primary ambition of creating a space for dialogues on important topics. Rather than a monologue, the events prioritise dialogues that drive towards tangible next steps and action. The Edinburgh WaterLogues will focus on advancing and scaling collective action. Spaces for this event are limited, so register as soon as possible.
2024 Overview Report
The 2024 AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum included nearly 250 registered delegates, representing over 140 organisations from across 40+ countries.
During the 2024 AWS Forum, we gained insights and learned from those working on water stewardship in the private and public sectors, and civil society organisations. To learn more about the sessions and key takeaways, download and read our overview report below.
