Aqua Nederland 2027 – Gorinchem, Netherlands

What to expect

Aqua Nederland is the leading national trade fair for the entire water chain in the Netherlands and the place where the national water chain comes together. Organized by Easyfairs Netherlands at Evenementenhal Gorinchem, the event brings together supply and demand for water technology, water management services, and knowledge products.

National focus: Aqua Nederland is the only nationally oriented water trade fair where you can network with professionals from the entire water sector, from wastewater and drinking water through to process water and urban water and wastewater management.

Scale: Tijdens Aqua Nederland komen 300 exposanten, 90 kennispartners en 6.500 bezoekers bijeen om samen de uitdagingen op watergebied aan te gaan. The exhibition attracts representatives of municipalities, provinces, GWW sector, water boards, drinking water companies and industry.

Two-level concept: Since 2022, Aqua Nederland consists of two exhibition floors. The Water Marketplace downstairs where supply and demand of products and services in water technology and treatment are presented and demonstrated, and Next Level upstairs focusing on knowledge sharing, advice, innovation, and careers.

Future themes: The focus is on key future-oriented topics such as circular economy, climate adaptation and safe water management, plus new topics in the program including climate, urban and surface water and energy transition.

The official website is https://www.aquanederland.nl/ and the venue is Evenementenhal Gorinchem, Franklinweg 2, 4207 HZ Gorinchem, Netherlands.

Event dates

Event name: Aqua Nederland 2027 – Gorinchem, Netherlands

Event dates: March 16, 17 & 18, 2027 | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Opening hours: Tuesday March 18 2025 and subsequent editions open 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM daily, with the same hours maintained for 2027. Doors open at 09:30 for pre-registration.

Cycle: Once a year in March, with previous editions March 19, 20 & 21, 2024, March 19, 20 & 21, 2025, and March 17, 18 & 19, 2026.

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Venue & exhibition site

Venue name: Evenementenhal Gorinchem

Address: Franklinweg 2, 4207 HZ Gorinchem, Netherlands. Phone +31 183 680 652. Website https://www.evenementenhalgorinchem.nl/

Site layout: Evenementenhal Gorinchem offers modern exhibition halls with ground floor Water Marketplace and renovated second floor Next Level, connected by a central escalator introduced to make the upper floor an integral part of Aqua Nederland Vakbeurs and RioleringsVakdagen.

Water Marketplace: Downstairs hall ideal for suppliers of products for water treatment, water management, water technology and sewage management. Visitors find manufacturers, importers, suppliers, wholesalers, and brokers working in valves, wastewater treatment, disinfection, dosing and control technologies, engineering, filtration, legionella prevention, and pipelines.

Next Level: Updated modern exhibition hall on the upper floor with more prominent stands, more room for networking, knowledge theatres, Innovation Street, knowledge partners, research institutes, and consultancy and engineering firms. Here you will mainly find suppliers for urban water solutions.

Facilities: Extensive catering free of charge on various terraces, free invitation service, complete stand construction with floor, walls, frieze with name mentioning, lighting by duo spots and floor coverings, and enough parking space.

Full event programme

The programme combines exhibition with a rich knowledge programme free to attend.

Knowledge program: Aqua Nederland features a rich program with renowned partners from the water sector. Two Aqua Theaters have been set up on the upper floor Next Level for knowledge sessions on various themes from the water sector.

Four water pillars: Focus during Aqua Nederland is on the four water pillars Waste Water, Drinking Water, Process Water and Urban Water & Sewer Management. Water quality and raw material recovery for water boards, unlimited and clean drinking water for drinking water companies, water stress and water transition for process water, and climate change response for urban water.

Broadening in themes: For the first time, Aqua Nederland responds extensively to current issues relating to climate, urban and surface water and energy transition. Special knowledge days are organized for visitors from municipalities, industry, and water boards.

Next Level knowledge: Next Level is fully equipped for advice, networks, innovations, and knowledge sessions. It is designed for engineering and consultancy firms, knowledge institutions, trainers and specific suppliers focused on climate, delta and energy to introduce solutions and advise visitors.

Partner meetings: Several parties traditionally use Aqua Nederland as a platform to host their member meeting or networking event, including Water Alliance, NWP, KNW, and KWR focusing on water quality.

Featured companies & exhibitors

Over 300 exhibitors present solutions for stormwater drainage and collection, sewerage, sewage treatment plants, water treatment, water management and water technology.

Water technology: Veolia Water Technologies, KROHNE, IBAK GmbH with sewer inspection and rehabilitation technology, and IWAKI chemical handling pumps.

Water boards and drinking water: KWR focusses on water quality at Vakbeurs Aqua Nederland, TKI Water Technology presenting innovations.

Valves and pipelines: Manufacturers, importers, suppliers, wholesalers, and brokers in valves, wastewater treatment, disinfection, dosing and control, filtration, and pipeline systems.

Sewerage and urban water: Suppliers for urban water solutions, stormwater management, and RioleringsVakdagen co-located exhibitors.

Engineering and consultancy: Engineering and consultancy agencies, knowledge institutions, and research institutes at Next Level.

Innovation Street: Startende en innovatieve bedrijven presenting new technologies for circularity, climate adaptation, and safe water.

86 percent of exhibitors recommend colleagues to participate, with 92 percent very satisfied with networking opportunities and 85 percent of visitors having influence on business decisions.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

Wastewater: Water quality, raw material recovery, and circular economy solutions for water boards and municipalities.

Drinking water: Safe water management, legionella prevention, filtration, disinfection, and distribution.

Process water: Water stress, water transition, industrial reuse, and process water treatment for industry.

Urban water and sewer management: Climate adaptation, urban water solutions, stormwater drainage and collection, sewerage management, and surface water quality.

Environmental protection: Environment, water, soil, urban management, climate, wastewater, process technology, circularity, drinking water, sewage, and energy transition tags reflect cross-sector relevance.

Agricultural water: Process water reuse and water technology applicable to agriculture, horticulture, and food processing.

Products, technologies & innovations

Water treatment: Wastewater treatment plants, drinking water treatment, process water purification, filtration, disinfection, dosing and control.

Water management: Water management services, water boards solutions, urban water management, and climate adaptation measures.

Water technology: Valves, pumps, pipelines, engineering, and monitoring systems.

Sewerage: Sewerage systems, sewage treatment, stormwater collection, and inspection technologies.

Innovation Street: Latest innovations from starting and innovative companies focusing on circularity and climate adaptation.

Knowledge products: Research results from KWR, Water Alliance, and knowledge partners presented in theaters.

Energy transition: Technologies linking water and energy, including energy recovery from wastewater and surface water.

Demonstrations & workshops

Water Marketplace demos: On the ground floor, products and services in water technology and treatment are presented and demonstrated live, including pumps, valves, filtration units, and disinfection systems.

Knowledge theatres: Two Aqua Theaters on Next Level host free knowledge sessions with experts updating on substantive and current topics.

Innovation and chain cooperation: Program focuses on innovation and chain cooperation, with workshops on collaboration between water chain partners.

Live sewer tech: IBAK and other exhibitors demonstrate sewer inspection robots and rehabilitation systems.

Partner workshops: Knowledge partners organize workshops on water quality, circular economy, and climate adaptation.

Career workshops: Next Level offers platform for education and career switch within water sector.

Ticket types & registration

Pricing based on previous editions, as Aqua Nederland is traditionally free for professional visitors.

Professional visitor ticket: $0.00 USD. Aqua Nederland Vakbeurs is organized in collaboration with Sewerage Tradeshows, allowing visitors to access both exhibitions free of charge. Order free ticket via official website. Cost Free for pre-registration.

On-site ticket: $0.00 USD. Free entry remains available on-site after registration, with no charge for trade visitors. Previous editions allowed free admission via exhibitor invitation links.

Exhibitor badge: Included in participation package with excellent value for money, including unique Full Service Formula with free catering on exhibition floor and three times extensive lunch.

Invitation Service: 65 percent of visitors come through Easyfairs Invitation Service. Free Invitation Service with company name stated in invitation card and unique registration code via email.

Registration via https://www.aquanederland.nl/ and DataBadge system. Contact +31 183 680 652 for assistance.

Professional & trade visitor access

Trade only: Professionals from water boards, drinking water companies, industrial companies, municipalities, provinces, GWW sector, and industry representatives. Visitors are professionals with influence on business decisions.

Access policy: Free ticket after registration with business email and company name. Organizer verifies professional status.

Cross access: One badge grants access to Aqua Nederland and RioleringsVakdagen.

Networking value: 79 percent of visitors will definitely come again, indicating high professional relevance.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Evenementenhal Gorinchem offers ground floor and first floor layout.

Ground floor Water Marketplace: Hall 1 ideal marketplace for suppliers of water treatment, water management, water technology and sewage management.

First floor Next Level: Renovated modern hall with knowledge theatres, Innovation Street, knowledge partners, research institutes, and consultancy firms. Focus on climate adaptation and urban water solutions.

Floor plan changes: Upcoming edition floor plan has changed to follow wish of visitor to create different exhibition experience, with more prominent stands and more room for networking.

Facilities: Escalator centrally on exhibition floor connecting both levels, catering terraces, parking lot, and complete stand construction.

Map: Extensive exhibition floor map available via official website and on-site.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Circularity: Focus on circular economy, raw material recovery, and water reuse.

Climate adaptation: Important focus on Next Level, with suppliers for urban water solutions addressing climate change consequences.

Safe water: Safe water management as core theme for drinking water and process water.

Green venue: Evenementenhal Gorinchem operates with waste separation and energy-efficient operations.

Sustainable mobility: Bicycle parking and public transport connections encouraged.

Event rules

Free entry: Free ticket required via order free ticket link. Badge personal and must be worn visibly.

Professional conduct: Business-like behavior expected. Organizer reserves right to remove visitors violating rules.

Photography: Personal photography allowed with exhibitor permission. Official photography conducted by organizer.

Age restriction: Trade fair for professionals 18 and above.

Smoking: Smoking only in designated outdoor areas per venue policy.

Full service: During participation, visitors and exhibitors can use catering on various terraces free of charge.

How to get there

Evenementenhal Gorinchem is located at Franklinweg 2, 4207 HZ Gorinchem, with direct access from A15 and A27.

By car: From Utrecht via A27, from Rotterdam via A15. Follow signs Evenementenhal Gorinchem. Parking available on-site with enough space for exhibitors and business relations.

By train: Gorinchem Station is 3 km from venue, with connections via Utrecht and Dordrecht. Continue by bus, taxi, or bicycle.

By bus: Local bus services connect Gorinchem Station with Evenementenhal. Use 9292.nl for journey planning.

By bicycle: Dedicated cycle paths from Gorinchem centre and surrounding villages, with bicycle parking at entrance.

Public transport & parking

Public transport: Bus lines connect Gorinchem Station with Evenementenhal. Train connections via NS to Utrecht and Dordrecht. Use 9292.nl for trains, buses, and trams.

Parking: Enough parking space for exhibitors and business relations on parking lot. Parking managed by venue with fees when applicable. Follow traffic management for overflow during peak days.

Taxi and rideshare: Taxis available at Gorinchem Station and via local services.

Accessibility of transport: Low-floor buses and accessible taxis operate in region. Venue entrance step-free.

Accommodation areas

Gorinchem centre: Hotels and B&Bs within 2 to 3 km of venue, ideal for walking or short taxi ride.

Business parks: Hotels along Franklinweg and near A15 offering easy car access and parking for exhibitors.

Utrecht and Dordrecht: Larger hotel capacity within 30 to 40 minutes by car, with direct A27 and A15 connections.

Sleeper cities: Sleeuwijk, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, and Leerdam provide additional capacity within 15 minutes.

Book early as March is peak for water sector events in Gorinchem.

Accessibility

Evenementenhal Gorinchem is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, with step-free access to all halls, accessible toilets, elevators, and wide aisles for equipment demonstrations. Assistance dogs permitted. Reserved parking spaces for disabled visitors close to entrance. For specific support, contact +31 183 680 652 in advance. Floor plan includes accessibility information.

Previous year’s highlights

Previous editions took place March 19, 20 & 21, 2024 and March 18, 19 & 20, 2025 and March 17, 18 & 19, 2026 at Evenementenhal Gorinchem.

Scale: Over 300 exhibitors, 90 knowledge partners, and 6,500 visitors in recent editions, with professionals, exhibitors, innovations, connections, and knowledge sessions as core metrics.

Exhibition highlights: Veolia Water Technologies presenting future of water management, KROHNE meeting visitors with latest innovations, IBAK showcasing sewer technology, and KWR focusing on water quality.

Programme highlights: Two knowledge theatres on Next Level with free knowledge program allowing participants to engage with thought leaders and innovators. Upper level Next Level focused on knowledge sharing, advice, innovation, and careers, with special emphasis on climate adaptation and urban water solutions.

Visitor feedback: Testimonials include Aqua Nederland Vakbeurs is an absolute must for anyone interested in waste water and drinking water industry, AquaNL a source of inspiration and innovation, and Aqua Nederland where water and technology come together.

Facts and figures: 86 percent exhibitors recommend colleagues, 85 percent visitors have affect on business decisions, 79 percent will definitely come again, 92 percent exhibitors very satisfied with networking.

Official tickets & registration

Official registration via https://www.aquanederland.nl/ with Order Free Ticket button. Opening hours Tuesday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM. Venue Evenementenhal Gorinchem, Franklinweg 2, 4207 HZ Gorinchem, phone +31 183 680 652. Free ticket includes access to Aqua Nederland and RioleringsVakdagen. For exhibitor enquiries, contact Easyfairs Netherlands via why participate page. Organizer Easyfairs Netherlands BV. Free Invitation Service available for exhibitors to invite business relations.