Northwestern’s Ninth Annual Symposium on Water in Israel, the Middle East and Africa
Northwestern’s Ninth Annual Symposium on Water in Israel, the Middle East and Africa, co-sponsored by Israel Innovation Project, was successfully held on May 13, 2025. The event brought together distinguished experts who shared valuable insights on leveraging experiential data to address water security challenges. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions about innovative approaches to water management and conservation across these regions. The panel discussion at the Ford Design Center highlighted successful case studies and emerging technologies that promise to transform water security efforts in arid and semi-arid environments.
Stay tuned for our tenth annual Symposium happening Spring, 2026.

2024 Symposium
Water Innovation for Wet and Dry Lands: Between the Great Lakes and the Middle East

2023 Symposium
Transboundary Disputes and Collaborative Solutions

2019 Symposium
Drought, Insecurity, and Conflict

2018 Symposium
‘Transboundary Disputes and Collaborative Systems’

2017 Symposium
Regional Water Sustainability and Resilience