The World Water Forum stands as the largest international gathering in the water sector, engaging various stakeholders and co-hosted by the World Water Council and a host city. This significant event, held every three years since 1997, encompasses a comprehensive process, including a three-year preparatory phase, a one-week event phase, and a synthesis phase presenting results alongside ongoing support for collective action.

Drawing participants from diverse backgrounds including politics, multilateral institutions, academia, civil society, and the private sector, among others, the Forum has seen exponential growth, from a few hundred attendees to tens of thousands, representing both the international community and host countries.

From May 18th to 25th, 2024, heads of state, international organization leaders, high-level government officials, experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and economists from around the globe will converge to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices on a wide array of water-related topics.

President of the World Water Council, Loïc Fauchon, expressed pride in the co-organization of the 10th World Water Forum to be held in Bali from May 18th to 25th, 2024. He extended gratitude to Indonesia, its President, Ministers, and colleagues, highlighting the event’s significance in the global water narrative.

President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Joko Widodo, emphasized the imperative of collaborative efforts to promote efficient and integrated water resource management for common prosperity. Indonesia’s hosting of the 10th World Water Forum in Bali in 2024, in collaboration with the World Water Council, signifies a commitment to addressing pressing issues and fostering solutions, innovations, and joint actions for swift implementation.