A professional meeting place for members who gather around future water issues.
FORUM26 – secure your place now! On November 19, the public and private sectors, together with leading experts, operational actors and strategic decision-makers, will discuss how we strengthen Sweden's water and sanitation preparedness.
Through realistic scenarios, you will gain new perspectives on how we can jointly strengthen Sweden's water and sanitation preparedness!
FORUM26: 19 November 2026, Posthuset in Stockholm
The water sector is one of society's most critical but least visible industries.
The Water Industry Competency Survey 2026 is the second time the question has been asked, and the results can be compared for the first time with the previous survey in 2022.
The picture is clear: the skills shortage still has concrete business consequences and in several respects the situation has worsened since 2022.
In sustainable procurement, you not only take into account the benefits that arise for your organization, but also look at society as a whole – minimizing damage to the environment and safeguarding various social aspects such as fair working conditions.
The water industry has collected guidelines and tips for those of you who are going to procure with the aim of improving the market without impairing competition.
The water sector is one of society's most critical but least visible industries. The Water Industry Skills Survey 2026 is the second time the question has been asked, and the results can be compared for the first time with the previous survey in 2022. The picture is clear: the skills shortage still has concrete business consequences and in several respects the situation has worsened since 2022. At the same time, the turnout is significantly higher than […]
In connection with the Water Industry's spring meeting, Filip Dahlström, HMS Networks, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry's board. Filip has been co-opted to the board since the autumn meeting of 2025. We asked Filip what made him accept, what challenges he sees and what he believes is needed to overcome them. – Water is one of our most important […]
We take clean water for granted. It flows from the tap, the treatment plants do their job, the pipes are where they should be. But behind that obviousness are people – engineers, operating technicians, designers – and they are the ones who are starting to run out. The lack of skills in the water sector is not just about a lack of personnel and training. It is already costing Swedish […]
Beckhoff Automation is a new member of the Water Industry and we took the opportunity to ask Anna Bengtsson, Product Specialist Process Automation, a few questions about the company and what it does in the area of water purification and water treatment. – Beckhoff Automation is a supplier of advanced automation equipment for both the process and manufacturing industries. We work with PC-based control technology that […]
In connection with the Water Industry's spring meeting, Matilda Jirblom, Ramboll, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry's board. We asked Matilda what made her accept the position, what challenges she sees and what she believes is needed to overcome them. – I think it feels exciting to contribute in a context that develops the water and sanitation industry. As a […]
In connection with the Water Industry Association's spring meeting, Carolina Jaworski, Uniwater, was elected as a new member of the Water Industry Association's board. We asked Carolina what made her accept the position, what challenges she sees and what she believes is needed to overcome them. – I am genuinely interested in contributing to the association's work and working on industry-wide issues. […]
The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.
Tindra Aminoff is in her third year of the Civil Engineering program at Chalmers University of Technology and will take the next step towards a master's degree in infrastructure this fall. This summer, she is one of the students in the Water Industry Internship Program, a step that feels like a natural continuation of the path she is on.
The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.
Karl Widlund is studying his master's degree in Environmental Engineering with a focus on Urban Water and Water Resources at Nordic Five Tech, a collaboration between five leading technical universities in the Nordic region. This summer he is participating in the Water Industry Internship Program, just in time for his final year of education.
The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, we present this year's participants in the internship program.
Elvire Roualle de Rouville is a first-year student in the Master's program in Chemistry at the University of Gothenburg and already has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from KTH. This summer she is participating in the Water Industry Internship Program, and there is no doubt that she has come to the right place.
The Water Industry Internship Program brings together a number of students from all over the country each summer to explore the water and sanitation industry, one of society's most fundamental but also most invisible sectors. During the program, participants get to meet leading players in the industry, work on a joint project, and build a network that extends far beyond the summer. In this interview series, […]
Board meeting in the Water Industry.
Board meeting in the Water Industry.
A warm welcome to the Water Industry FORUM26 where dialogue, future issues and the meeting in focus are in focus. The Water Industry FORUM26 is a scenario-based crisis exercise where the public and private sectors together test how Sweden's water and sanitation preparedness works when it really matters. As a visitor, you will experience how decisions, responsibility and collaboration work through crisis scenarios that reflect today's and tomorrow's threats […]
An important part of the Water Industry's work takes place in the various focus groups within the areas the Water Industry has identified as important.
Do you also work with the supply of our most important food? As a member of the Water Industry, you have the opportunity to influence the future of one of the most important industries for a long-term sustainable Sweden. Take the chance!
