The International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) is the world's foremost organization in desalination and advanced water reuse technology, bringing together the strongest international network in the field, spanning governments, regulators, technology companies and research facilities from around the world.
As an official partner of UN-Water, the association leads the global dialogue toward securing sustainable, low-carbon water supplies through advanced desalination, integrated water systems and digital intelligence applications.
Key milestones and vision:
- 2026 World Congress: the association is holding its flagship event, the IDRA World Congress, in Riyadh for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the patronage of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture and hosted by the Saudi Water Authority, with sector leaders expected from more than 40 countries.
- Leadership and sustainability: the association is led by President John Friedman and Secretary General Shannon McCarthy, with a vision centered on supporting environmental innovation.
- Specialized programs and platforms: a series of technical forums and international awards celebrating excellence and innovation in desalination and reuse around the world.
