Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium 2026: Accelerating Water and Sanitation Transformation for Sustainable Impact will take place at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda from 17 to 21 August 2026. The symposium is co-convened by the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW)and the Government of Rwanda, and facilitated by IRC.

The event will mobilise leadership at political, fiscal, financial, and technical levels. It will spotlight financial credibility as the foundation for unlocking sustainable investment and building resilient systems. The symposium will bring together African leaders, reformers, financiers, and global partners to drive momentum, share country experiences, and align on solutions that deliver credible and investable water and sanitation services.