Alfa Laval to contribute to global water dialogue at World Water Week 2026

Alfa Laval is proud to announce its participation in World Water Week 2026, the leading global conference on water issues organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI). Eline Suijlen, Water Industry & Strategic Partnership Manager at Alfa Laval, has been invited to participate in the panel discussion, Innovative Governance for Sustainable and Equitable Water Use, where she will share the company's perspective on advancing water resilience and accelerating the implementation of water reuse solutions.

Each year, World Water Week brings together more than 13,000 participants from over 180 countries. Governments, businesses, academia, international organizations and civil society gather to address one of the defining challenges of our time. Under the 2026 theme, Water for People and Progress, the conference will explore how stronger governance, greater resilience and practical collaboration can strengthen global water security while supporting the ambitions of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the upcoming UN Water Conference. 

World Water Week is the premier global meeting place for governments and high-level stakeholders working to tackle the growing urgency of water challenges worldwide," says Eline Suijlen. "It provides a unique opportunity to bring together different perspectives and build the collaborations needed to accelerate progress." 

For Alfa Laval, the discussion extends beyond identifying the challenge. It is about enabling action. As a panelist, Eline will highlight the importance of moving from ambition to implementation.  

Nobody has the full breadth of solutions or capabilities needed to address today's water challenges," continues Eline. "Collaboration across sectors is essential, but it only creates value when we translate discussions into tangible solutions that can be implemented, scaled and replicated. We need to keep the broader picture in mind while focusing on the actions we can take today to deliver measurable results tomorrow." 

This perspective reflects Alfa Laval's approach to combining long-term commitments with proven technologies that help industries improve water efficiency, increase water reuse and strengthen operational resilience. At the same time, the company works alongside municipalities and other partners to advance resource efficiency, modernize wastewater treatment systems and accelerate the transition to more circular water solutions that create lasting value for future generations. 

In addition to the panel discussion, Eline Suijlen will participate in the live talk show Water Resilience as a Business Imperative: Leadership, Collective Action and Inclusive Solutions. Together with Thomas Rebermark, Director of Swedish Water House and Board Member of UN Global Compact Network Sweden, she will discuss how water-related risks increasingly influence business operations, supply chains, investment decisions and long-term competitiveness, and why collaboration between the public and private sectors is essential to building resilient water systems. 

Forums such as World Water Week create opportunities to build partnerships, exchange knowledge and accelerate the implementation of solutions," concludes Eline. "I look forward to discussing how industry can contribute to strengthening water resilience alongside other leaders committed to driving meaningful action." 

As global demand for water continues to grow while resources become increasingly constrained, the path forward will depend not only on innovation, but also on the willingness to work together. Through its participation in World Water Week 2026, Alfa Laval reaffirms its commitment to pioneering technologies and partnerships that help industries make better use of one of the world's most valuable resources.