The European Drinking Water (EDW) industry initiative – an alliance of 32 trade associations, including the European Sealing Association (ESA), representing industries supplying products or materials used in drinking water applications and municipal drinking water supply within the European Union – has announced the 5th Symposium on Materials and Products in Contact with Drinking Water.
The 2021 revision of the Drinking Water Directive (DWD), particularly Article 11, has fundamentally reshaped the regulatory landscape for all products and materials that come into contact with drinking water. Following the introduction of the new EU system in January 2026, this symposium will serve as a critical forum for industry leaders and experts to explore regulatory challenges and identify compliant solutions.
The event will take place on 17 June 2026 in Brussels and is hosted by the European Drinking Water association (EDW), the European Water Services (EurEau), and European Metals (EM).
The programme will include expert-led sessions on the Drinking Water Directive, discussions with EU regulators and national authorities, and opportunities for exchange among industry peers and experts.
More information and registration details will be shared soon, so make sure you don’t miss any of the upcoming information*:
> Express your interest by submitting a notification of intention to participate here.
*Before pre-registering, please note that there will be a registration fee of around 150 euros for this event.
Pre-registration is not binding and does not officially register you for the event.
ESA is an associate member of the EDW.
Sandy Van den Broeck,
ESG Director, ESA