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WATER IL -
International Summit for Water Solutions 2026
May 4-5, 2026
Innovation, Solutions, and a Sustainable Future
Join the WATER IL – International Summit for Water Solutions 2026 in Jerusalem, 4-5 May 2026, organized by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and the Israeli Water Authority. The summit will create a global platform convening governments, industry leaders, academia, and innovators to tackle the world's most pressing water challenges.
Water scarcity, aggravated by climate change and population growth, is a critical global challenge. Regional droughts, extreme weather, and resource depletion directly impact economic stability and the well-being of millions. The summit serves as a high-level platform for international cooperation, designed to foster mutual learning and accelerate the sharing of innovative, sustainable solutions.
Professional Working Teams
Collaborate with a global community of innovators to exchange cross-border knowledge and gain exposure to pioneering initiatives and AI applications from around the world. Engage in high-impact "Policy Sprints" to develop practical, human-centered implementation strategies tailored to your professional context.
Professional Working Teams
Collaborate with a global community of innovators to exchange cross-border knowledge and gain exposure to pioneering initiatives and AI applications from around the world. Engage in high-impact "Policy Sprints" to develop practical, human-centered implementation strategies tailored to your professional context.
Monday, 2 February 2026
From Why to How: Understanding why personalization is essential, and how to make it happen at scale.
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Opening Plenary – Global keynote by Prof. Andreas Schleicher (OECD), with Israel's Minister of Education and the Mayor of Jerusalem
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Voices from the Field – Students, teachers, and industry leaders from around the world share what personalization looks and feels like in practice
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Vision 720 Showcase – Exclusive look at Israel's national personalization program and its technology partners: Google, Microsoft, Amazon & leading Israeli EdTech leaders
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Ministerial Roundtable – Candid dialogue on the toughest questions: equity, governance, and reliable scaling practices
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The Human Factor – Special session with Prof. Dan Ariely on the behavioral science of personalized learning
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Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Stepping outside the conference halls to experience Israel's innovation ecosystem firsthand, where professionals turn ideas into action plans.
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Innovation Expo: An interactive journey through the AI & EdTech Fair, showcasing cutting-edge solutions from Israel and around the world
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Tower of David: From Ancient Wisdom to A (Ministers track): A unique experience connecting 3,000 years of Jerusalem's heritage to today's technological frontier
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Global Impact Stages: Parallel professional tracks featuring high-energy talks, master classes, and real-world case studies in pedagogy, policy, and technology
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The Policy Sprint: Co-design roundtables where policymakers, tech architects, and educators draft practical frameworks for human-centered AI in education
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Israel's Innovation Ecosystem: Meet the entrepreneurs, investors, and visionaries driving AI growth and cross-sector connectivity
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Museum of Tolerance (Ministers track): Where technology meets human values; featuring sessions on training tomorrow's AI researchers
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Ministerial Working Groups: Drafting the pillars of the Jerusalem Declaration: regulation, policy leadership, and technology partnerships
The day concludes with a Gala Evening
Hosted by the Municipality of Jerusalem. Greetings by the Minister of Education and the Mayor of Jerusalem. Guest Artist and Festive Dinner overlooking a panoramic view of Jerusalem.
For personal reservation holders only
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Wednesday, 4 February 2026
From dialogue to commitment: Synthesizing insights, forging partnerships, and signing the Jerusalem Declaration.
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Closing Plenary: World-class speakers on global AI research, international collaboration, and the future of personalized learning, including Dr. Julia Bar-Rafael (U.S. National Assessment Governing Board) and Dr. Aya Soffer (IBM Research)
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Israel's National AI Vision: Insights from the Israel Innovation Authority and national AI leadership on building innovation ecosystems
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International Ministerial Panel: Key insights, lessons learned, and formation of ongoing working groups
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The Jerusalem Declaration: Ceremonial signing of a shared international commitment to human-centered AI in education
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G2G & B2B Meetings: Dedicated time for bilateral government and business partnerships
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Your Journey at a Glance
Our Partners
Distinguished Guests,
Together, by combining knowledge, experience, and resources from around the world, we can strengthen resilience to water scarcity challenges and build a foundation for sustainable and secure water supplies to benefit all. Your participation will be highly valued and will contribute greatly to the success of this conference.
We look forward to welcoming you to Jerusalem!
Sincerely,
Eli Cohen
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
State of Israel
When & Where
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Jerusalem, Israel
Mar 9-10, 2026
Featured Speakers
Eli Cohen
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Israel
Yossi Dayan
Director General of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Israel
Prof. Dan Shechtman
2011 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology
Dr. Lea Kronaveter
Senior Director of Planning Department, Israel Water Authority
Daniel Soffer
Acting CEO, Mekorot National Water Company
Yechezkel Lifshitz
Director General & Chairman of the Board, The Governmental Authority for Water and Sewage, Israel
Ravid Levy
Senior Director, Wateredge.IL, Israel's Water Innovation Community Kinneret Academic College
Dr. Yael Storz-Peretz
Director of Surface Water and Hydrometeorology Department, Israel Water Authority
Sharon Hatzor
Deputy Director General for Policy Planning and Strategy, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Israel
More speakers will be announced soon.
Featured Speakers
More speakers will be announced soon.
Hosted by
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
The Israeli Governmental Water and Sewage Authority
In Cooperation With
Water Edge
Mekorot National Water Company