Water-AI Nexus
The Water-AI Nexus™ Center of Excellence addresses water sustainability in artificial development while harnessing AI to solve critical water challenges.
SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE CAN REINFORCE EACH OTHER FOR GOOD
Founding Leaders
We collaborated to create the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence to unite leaders in water sustainability and AI.
WEF convenes voices in water and AI to sustainably solve water challenges and provide the latest in education, training, and best practices.
Amazon brings cloud and AI expertise to support scalable, data-driven solutions.
The Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania contributes research leadership and policy insight.
Leading Utilities of the World helps shape practical applications from a global perspective.
Our Objectives
Lead and Convene Research at the Intersection of Water and AI
Bring together global leaders in utilities, technology, academia, and finance to advance open-access knowledge of applications for AI in water management.
Advance AI-powered Community Water Solutions
Leverage AI tools to co-develop sustainable water management solutions with local communities, ensuring technology reflects local priorities, knowledge, and equity principles.
Empower the Next Generation of Diverse Water Leaders in the AI Era
Mentor students, early-career professionals, and community members in AI-enabled water science and decision-making
Goals of the Center of Excellence
Assess
Identify what we know—and need to know—about water sustainability and the AI economy.
Build
Advance knowledge through WEF’s volunteer communities and expert networks.
Connect
Use WEFTEC and other convenings to catalyze market-driven solutions and develop collaborative approaches to sustainable water management in the AI economy.
Upcoming Events
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27 Sep - 01 Oct
WEFTEC 2025
Connect in person with the full water community and work toward a world free of water challenges. Don't miss the 98th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference.
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