6th IWA International Symposium on Water, Wastewater and Environment in Ancient Civilizations-2026-Naples
WWTAC2025-Naples
Local organizer
Università di Napoli Federico II
The 6th IWA Water and Wastewater Technologies in Ancient Civilisations International Symposium will take place in the picturesque location of Naples (Italy) in February 2026. In our symposia, historians, archaeologists, engineers, water utility managers, heritage conservationists, and geology and speleology scientists construct a lively dialogue on water technologies from the ancient and recent past.
The conference, organised by the IWA specialist group on ancient water technologies, aims at shaping a common water culture that can inspire new generations and future applications.
Thematic areas
Urban Water Management, Wastewater Systems (small scale), Wastewater Systems (large scale)Event topics
rainwater collection & harvesting
water resources management
water security
history of irrigation and desalination
ancient and historical water technologies
water heritage promotion and maintenance
use-reuse of water in urban and rural areas
water culture and social practices
water energy and machines
Previous editions of this event
I International symposium: Iraklion 28-30 October 2006;
II International symposium: Bari 28-30 May 2009;
III International symposium: Istanbul 22-25 March 2012;
IV International symposium: Coimbra 17-19 March 2016
V International symposium: Patras 11-13 September 2019
Type Conference
Country Italy
City Naples
Start date 23 Feb 2026
End date 25 Feb 2026
Upcoming deadlines
15/06/2025
Abstract submission deadline
01/08/2025
Authors’ notification
15/01/2026
Full paper submission deadline