Taiwan International Water Week 2025 opens with a global call for innovation and sustainability
Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) 2025 officially opened today at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center (TaiNEX 1), reaffirming its position as a key meeting point in Asia for innovation and technology in the water sector. Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and co-organized by the Water Resources Agency (WRA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the exhibition runs until October 31 and brings together dozens of domestic and international companies presenting advanced solutions for water treatment, digitalization, and efficient resource management.
Taiwan opens its flagship water event with a strong commitment to technological innovation and international cooperation to address climate challenges
The opening ceremony was led by Simon Wang, President and CEO of TAITRA, and Chien-Hsin Lai, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs, who toured several booths after delivering their inaugural remarks. Both emphasized the essential role of water in Taiwan’s social and economic development and the importance of global cooperation to build a more resilient and sustainable future.
“Water connects everything — every life, every industry, every community,” said Simon Wang. “TIWW can be seen as a river flowing with innovation and purpose. This year we are focusing on three key themes — Water Quality, Water Technology, and Water Resilience — the headwaters guiding us toward cleaner, smarter, and stronger water systems.”
Vice Minister Chien-Hsin Lai underscored the fundamental value of the resource throughout history:
“Without water there is no life, no health, no economic development. Water has supported every civilization since the beginning of humankind. Thanks to your work, Taiwan can continue to grow and prosper — in Asian culture, water has always been linked to good fortune.”
Following the ceremony, government officials visited national and international exhibitors from Denmark, France, Spain, Israel, Canada, and South Korea, who are showcasing cutting-edge technologies for achieving carbon neutrality and improving efficiency across sectors such as chemicals, energy, agriculture, and semiconductors.
International Forum: Systematic Watershed Management and Smart Disaster Prevention
Running in parallel with the exhibition, the TIWW 2025 International Forum — titled Systematic Watershed Management and Smart Disaster Prevention — began on Tuesday as the technical prelude to the event. Organized by the Water Resources Agency, the forum brought together experts from Taiwan and abroad to discuss integrated watershed management and the use of digital technologies for disaster prevention and resilience.
The program included sessions on sustainable water resources management, flood and drought resilience, river and ecosystem restoration, and digital transformation of hydraulic infrastructure. Speakers from the WRA, leading Taiwanese universities, and international delegations from countries such as Japan, Korea, Denmark, and Israel shared their experiences in real-time monitoring, early-warning systems, and nature-based solutions.
TIWW 2025 reinforces Taiwan’s position as a regional leader in smart water management and sustainable water solutions
The forum highlighted Taiwan’s unique hydrological challenges — a mountainous island frequently affected by droughts and typhoons — and underscored the need for innovation, international collaboration, and long-term planning to secure water availability in the face of climate change. Insights from these sessions will inform many of the discussions taking place during the exhibition, where the industry is presenting new technologies to enhance water resilience.
Interviews and daily highlights
In the afternoon, Smart Water Magazine and iAgua had the opportunity to interview FineTek Co., Ltd., Taiwan’s leading manufacturer of industrial sensors and automation systems. Li-Wang Zhuo, Project Manager, explained how the company is leveraging IoT connectivity and wireless communication to improve the accuracy and reliability of level and flow measurement in water treatment and distribution networks.
Operating in more than 60 countries, FineTek exemplifies Taiwan’s strong commitment to applying Industry 4.0 technologies to make water management more efficient and sustainable.