Following the milestone Cape Town launch earlier this year, Water Security Africa (WSA) heads to Johannesburg with a sharpened focus on commercial and industrial water resilience. Co-located with the C&I Energy + Storage Summit, this edition zeroes in on high-consumption sectors at the heart of South Africa’s economy.

As infrastructure gaps, regulatory shifts, and climate volatility accelerate risks, WSA JHB convenes operations leaders, sustainability specialists, financiers, and policymakers to move from strategy to implementation.

Key industries in focus:

• Agro-processing & Beverages – smart reuse, irrigation, and circular water models

• Property & Hospitality – compliance, greywater, and resilient cooling systems

• Mining & Extractives – treatment, reuse, and catchment rehabilitation

• Manufacturing & Industry – wastewater-to-value, process optimisation, and efficiency

Core themes driving discussion:

• Water Sustainability – long-term resilience, reuse, and circular strategies

• Water Management – smart infrastructure, compliance, and efficiency

• Alternative Supply – decentralised systems, off-grid innovation, and borehole resilience

Across two packed days, WSA JHB will spotlight real-world projects from leaders like Sibanye-Stillwater, Unilever, Tiger Brands, and Harmony Gold, while financial institutions including Standard Bank unpack pathways to unlock investment in large-scale efficiency and reuse projects.

A targeted audience driving action on water resilience

Water Security Africa brings together a cross-section of leaders from South Africa’s most water-intensive industries alongside policymakers, financiers, and innovators. Delegates represent the decision-makers shaping operational resilience, compliance, and investment strategies across the C&I landscape.

Delegates include:

• Project Owners & Buyers – commercial and industrial operators, property developers, water and energy-intensive users, agro-processing, and food manufacturers

• Service Providers & Technology Suppliers – OEMs, resellers, engineering firms, and solution innovators

• EPCs, Installers & Contractors – driving implementation at scale

• Investors & Financial Institutions – unlocking capital for efficiency, reuse, and sustainability projects

• Professional Services & Consultants – supporting ESG, compliance, and strategy execution

• Government, Municipalities & Regulators – shaping the enabling policy and licensing environment

• Media & Associations – amplifying the narrative on Africa’s water resilience

By convening this ecosystem, WSA Johannesburg ensures every conversation is action-oriented—from boardroom strategy to on-the-ground implementation.

In an era of climate volatility, tightening regulations, and rising operational costs, water is no longer just a utility—it’s a strategic business risk. Water Security Africa (WSA) equips commercial and industrial leaders with the tools, insights, and partnerships to secure supply, cut costs, and future-proof operations.

Top reasons to attend:

• Actionable Solutions
  Gain practical strategies from real-world projects in mining, agro-processing, hospitality, and manufacturing—covering reuse, efficiency, and alternative supply.

• Unmatched Networking
  Meet C-suite executives, policymakers, financiers, and innovators shaping Africa’s water and energy future. Our hosted buyer programme ensures conversations with decision-makers ready to act.

• Cross-Sector Collaboration
  Leverage synergies with the C&I Energy + Storage Summit to explore integrated approaches across the water–energy–food nexus.

• Access to Capital
  Learn directly from financial institutions like Standard Bank on how to structure and scale investments in water resilience projects.

• Competitive Advantage
  Stay ahead of regulatory shifts, strengthen ESG performance, and position your organisation as a leader in sustainable growth.