NEWRI Showcases Research and Innovation at Singapore International Water Week 2026

The Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI) participated in the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Exhibition, held from 16 to 18 June 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. As one of the premier global platforms for the water industry, SIWW provided an excellent opportunity for NEWRI to showcase its research, technologies, and collaborative initiatives to an international audience.

NEWRI booth at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Exhibition showcasing its research, innovations, and spinoff -H2MO. 

Over the three-day exhibition, the NEWRI booth welcomed a diverse range of visitors, including industry leaders, government representatives, researchers, technology developers, and potential collaborators from across the water and environmental sectors. The steady stream of engagement enabled meaningful discussions on emerging water technologies, sustainability solutions, and opportunities for research partnerships, reaffirming NEWRI's role in driving innovation and translating research into real-world impact.

Principal Research Fellow Dr Goh Kunli (Membrane Technology, SMTC) speaks with a guest visiting NEWRI booth.

NEWRI had various inquiries for NEWRI representatives about Resource Recovery @ NEWRI booth.

NEWRI’s Analytics representative team with visitors and guests.

NEWRI’s Biotechnology & Bioprocesses representatives explaining how purple photosynthetic bacteria (PPB) works for plant growth. 

NEWRI’s Environmental Chemistry & Materials team attending to guests discussing Ceramic Membrane Separation. 

NEWRI's networking session held on the second day of SIWW, an event that brought together partners, alumni, industry professionals, and members of the research community in an informal setting that encouraged knowledge exchange and strengthened existing relationships while fostering new connections. The session reflected NEWRI's commitment to building a vibrant ecosystem that bridges academia, industry, and government to address global water challenges.


NEWRI’s own Naeem Nadzri also bagged the Best Poster Award for SIWW 2026 beating many other contenders during the exhibition. 

NEWRI PhD student, Mr Muhammad Naeem Bin Muhammad Nadzri (Best Poster Award @SIWW2026) poses with Prof Wang Rong (Executive Director of NEWRI) at the NEWRI booth.

NEWRI's successful participation at SIWW 2026 underscores its continued dedication to advancing water research, supporting industry innovation, and contributing to sustainable water solutions both in Singapore and internationally.