The IWA Development Congress series is the pre-eminent international ‘development’ related event for the global water sector. It focuses particularly on addressing the issues related to the delivery and implementation of water and sanitation services in low and middle income countries and helps to set the practice and research agenda for the water sector in those countries.

The 1st IWA Development Congress will take place in Mexico City from 6–9 September 2009. It is expected to attract 1,000 water and sanitation professionals from the Latin American region and across the globe. Participants will include researchers, practitioners, policy makers, consultants, manufacturers, technology suppliers and members of the international development community.