Major Water-Industry Conference to be held in Cayman

Water Authority-Cayman and Consolidated Water Co. Ltd will co-host the 2026 Biennial Conference and Exhibition with the Caribbean Desalination Association (CaribDA) from 12 – 14 May at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.

The regional conference will bring together decision makers, water utility leaders and researchers from the Caribbean and other parts of the world for education and discourse on the current state of the industry, as well as its future outlook under the theme of “The Nexus of Water, Energy & Environment: Optimising Desalination and Reuse for Regional Resilience”.

A hands-on preconference workshop will take place on Monday, 11 May and will cover practical subjects including pre-treatment strategies and membrane maintenance.

The Honourable Nickolas DaCosta, Minister for District Administration & Home Affairs, and Minister with responsibility for the Water Authority, will serve as the Keynote Speaker at the Opening Ceremony. The conference programme will provide an opportunity for industry professionals to share stories and experiences through applied research and technical papers, case studies, and panel discussions. Additionally, attendees will be able to tour the water production facilities of two local water utility organisations and attend a cultural night to be held at the Cayman Turtle Centre.

Future water professionals will have an opportunity to learn from and engage with current industry experts, as CaribDA has incorporated a student engagement component into the conference, ensuring local university students studying fields relevant to the water industry can attend. Additionally, the conference will include a charity component that raises funds for the CAYS Foundation, which operates the Bonaventure Boys’ Home, the Frances Bodden Children’s Home and the Phoenix House.

Over 100 professionals from the water and wastewater industry in the Caribbean, the US, and worldwide are expected to attend. Major international suppliers of goods and services will exhibit at the trade show. Attendees can register online at www.caribda.com .