Korea Water Cluster to host Korea International Water Week

A protmotional poster for Korea International Water Week / Courtesy of Korea Environment Corp.

Korea Water Cluster, a government-supported industrial complex in Daegu, will host Korea International Water Week (KIWW) from Nov. 12–15 at EXCO, the city’s main convention center. Operated under the Korea Environment Corporation, Korea Water Cluster is a government agency dedicated to building infrastructure and supporting businesses related to the water industry.

The cluster will operate a joint exhibition booth, host technology presentations and invite international buyers to help domestic water companies expand into global markets.

The annual KIWW is jointly organized by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Daegu Metropolitan City, the Korea Environment Corp., and the Korea Water Resources Corp., with the Korea Water Forum serving as the main organizer.

The large-scale international event aims to promote policy and technology exchange between developed and developing countries and to support the global expansion of Korean water companies.

This year’s program focuses on its smart innovation in water technology for a sustainable future, introducing AI-based water management solutions and exploring pathways for sustainable innovation in the water sector.

A special session themed “Next-Generation AI and Smart Water Technology” will feature five companies supported by the cluster, showcasing cutting-edge technologies in pipeline diagnostics, water quality monitoring, and seawater desalination.

The joint exhibition will bring together Korea Environment Corp., Korea Water Cluster and 10 resident companies to showcase the agency’s major water projects and outstanding technologies from cluster-based firms.

Participating companies include Koryo Technology, ENICT, Suwon Engineering, SM Engineering, BizData and Sunsam Industry.

The cluster also plans to sign memorandums of understanding with Kazakhstan and Vietnam for on-site demonstrations and joint research. It will also hold one-on-one export consultations and project participation meetings with 12 institutions from Vietnam, Central Asia and the Dominican Republic to support the overseas expansion of Korean water firms.

“KIWW serves as a crucial platform for domestic water companies to enter the global market,” said Lee Jae-won, director general of the Korea Water Cluster.

“We will continue to provide tailored export support and expand international networks to help small and medium-sized water technology firms succeed abroad.”