UNC Water & Health Conference
October 26–30, 2026 • Friday Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
15
YEARS RUNNING
6,000+
CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS
150+
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
258
UNIVERSITIES REPRESENTED
789
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Where WaSH professionals of the world come together.
The annual UNC Water and Health Conference reflects Water Institute's commitment to improving public health by achieving universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) services that are safe, affordable and sustainable. The conference provides a curated space where policymakers, practitioners and researchers can gather to review the evidence, interrogate the science and improve old and develop new approaches to expanding WaSH access and services.
Get the latest water science and thought leadership.
Equip yourself with actionable, data-driven insights.
Be an integral part of creating a more water-secure world.
CONNECT WITH A COMMUNITY OF FELLOW wash PROFESSIONALS.
Highlights from the 2025 conference
