From the ambitious Oman 2040 vision to the alliances that are transforming the water landscape of tomorrow, the 1st Oman Desalination Operators Forum unites ambition and innovation, and the national water future begins to unfold.
1st Oman Desalination Operators Forum
Date : 10 - 11 June, 2026 | Venue: St. Regis Hotel
Where a nation’s ambition and industry innovation come together to drive the future of sustainable desalination.
Supporting Partners
About the Event
The Oman Desalination Operators Forum is the first national platform for desalination professionals from across Oman dedicated to advancing desalination, promoting innovation, and fostering collaboration and sustainability.
The Forum will gather industry leaders, experts, and decision-makers to promote collaboration and learning on key challenges and the most recent advancements and solutions in the industry. By convening the industry’s leading experts, it will accelerate innovation and strengthen the foundations of a sustainable desalination sector Oman.
Who should attend?
- Water Authorities
- Utilities Managers and Engineers
- Desalination Plant Managers, Operators and Owners
- Maintenance Engineers & Technicians
- EPC Contractors
- Technology Providers
- Chemical Suppliers and Membrane Manufacturers
Key Topics
- Highlighting new and upcoming desalination projects in Oman.
- State-of-the-art developments in energy-efficient desalination.
- Strategies for mitigation of seawater events and environmental impacts on desalination plant.
- Regulatory policies shaping the future of desalination in Oman
- Exclusive opportunities for exhibitors to showcase new products and technologies.
- Enhancing the national workforce’s capacity to meet desalination growing demands.
- Enhancing gender equality in the industry
Agenda/Key Themes
- Day 1: Sustainable Desalination Strategies that Address National and Global Concerns: Overcoming Operational Challenges and Building Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
- Day 2: Emerging Technologies & Strategic Growth: Renewable energy integration (solar/wind), AI in plant optimization, and capacity building.
The full agenda will be available soon!
Key Takeaways & Benefits
Best Practices
Learn how to increase plant uptime and improve recovery rates.
Troubleshooting
Real-world solutions to membrane fouling, algae blooms and Jellyfish swarms.
Networking
Connect with peers and leading technology providers.



