Aquatech Asia
From 25 to 27 November 2026, Aquatech Asia makes its debut in in Bangkok, Thailand. The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is organising the Netherlands Lounge at this new regional platform, which will serve as a hub for Dutch water expertise and enabling new partnerships with regional stakeholders.
Aquatech Asia is the inaugural Asian edition of the internationally established Aquatech trade show family, organised by RAI Amsterdam and VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific. Taking place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, the event is designed to be the region's dedicated platform for water technology, integrated water management, and flood and drought management.
Water challenges and opportunities in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia faces unique challenges and opportunities in water management, driven by rapid urbanisation, industrial growth, and the need for climate resilience.
Aquatech Asia aims to address the region’s most pressing water challenges, including flood and drought management, climate resilience, and integrated water solutions. With more than $200 billion in water infrastructure investment projected across Southeast Asia between 2025 and 2030, the opportunities for collaboration are significant.
Knowledge sharing and technology showcasing at the Netherlands Lounge
Dutch water experts will be participating in the NL Lounge to share their knowledge and showcase technology solutions. The Lounge features Dutch expertise in water technology, integrated water management, flood and drought management, and climate resilience.
The delegation of Dutch companies and organisations represented at the Netherlands Lounge includes the Partners International Business (PIB) Thailand members and comprises of:
- Berghof Membranes
- Betonblock BV
- Bosman Watermanagement
- Defacto Urbanism
- Delta Context
- Deltares
- Dutch Water Management
- Gopa Meta Meta
- Haskoning
- Hydrosat
- IHE-Delft
- Newenvironments
- NX Filtration
- Paques
- Wavesave
- Worldwaternet
The Netherlands Lounge will offer Dutch organisations a dedicated presence at this new and significant regional platform from its very first edition. If you’re interested to exhibit your organisation in the NL Lounge, register soon as there are only 2 spaces left.
Dutch experts take centre stage at Aquatech Asia
During the event, Dutch experts will share their insights on the following topics.
From data to action: A Dutch perspective on strengthening water management institutions
25 November | 13:30-14:30 | Main stage hall 1
A practical exchange on governance, collaboration, data sharing, and institutional capacity for effective water management and long-term resilience.
Led by the Netherlands’ National Water Management Center, with the following contributors: Deltares, European Union, IHE-Delft, Royal Irrigation Department of Thailand, and The Office of National Water Resources of Thailand
From flood risk to flood resilience – Pillar 1: Adaptive planning for climate resilience
26 November | 10:30-12:00 | Main stage hall 1
- How adaptive planning helps governments shift from reacting to climate extremes to developing flexible, long-term water strategies
- Supporting robust, no-regret decisions today and resilient investments for the future.
Contributors: ADB Asian Development Bank, Deltares, Government of the Netherlands, Haskoning, and the Royal Irrigation Department of Thailand.
Dutch water sector presentations
26 November | 16:00-17:00 | AquaStage Amsterdam
Discover innovative technologies and solutions from all NL Lounge organisations.
Join the programme and scope business opportunities in Southeast Asia
The programme is organised in close collaboration with the partners of the PIB Cluster Thailand, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangkok, as well as the embassies from the ASEAN-5 countries, Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and Aquatech Global Events.
If you're interested in exhibiting, participation in the collective programme costs EUR 3,500 (excluding VAT). The participation package includes:
- A dedicated pod at the Netherlands Lounge, including a personalised poster wall
- Your company content featured on the central NL Lounge screen
- Presentation opportunity at the Netherlands Lounge
- A speaking opportunity at the event
- Access to the network reception
- Collective matchmaking activities and business meetings engage with regional stakeholders
- Promotion and branding through the media channels of NWP, the Dutch Embassy, and Aquatech
- Full organisational support, including an online kick-off meeting, on-site guidance, and a WhatsApp group for programme updates
Early bird rate: EUR 3,000 (excl. VAT) for registrations received by 30 June 2026. From 1 July onward, the standard rate of EUR 3,500 (excl. VAT) applies.
Please note that additional costs — such as Aquatech registration fees, panel design, travel, hotel accommodation, and local transportation — are not included.
Compared to organising an individual booth at Aquatech Asia, participation in the collective programme offers a highly cost-effective and efficient way to access the water market in Southeast Asia.
For the Dutch water sector, Thailand and the ASEAN-5 countries represent not only a dynamic market, but also a strategic partner where collaboration, innovation, and impact come together. This is outlined in the white paper ‘Strategic Opportunities in ASEAN for International Water Technology & Water Management Companies’.
If you are ready to register, make sure to fill out the form below to secure your participation. You will receive an e-mail with a copy of your registration. If you do not receive a copy of your registration, please check your spam folder in case this email ends up there.
Want to know more?
Want to know more or connect to the Dutch water experts at Aquatech Asia?
Would you like additional information about the NL Lounge at Aquatech Asia, or are you interested in connecting with the Dutch water experts while visiting Aquatech Asia? Please contact Mirjam van Buchem at NWP.
