On June 29th, 2023, the International Scientific Committee (ISC) of the XVIII World Water Congress held its 11th meeting online. ISC Co-Chairs, Renée Martin-Nagle and Shi Qiuchi, chaired the meeting. ISC Vice Chairs, representatives from IWRA’s Executive Office, and the Congress Secretariat attended the meeting.

The meeting encouraged all ISC members to participate in the Congress. All members discussed and exchanged comments and suggestions on the following key issues: VIP invitations for plenary sessions (including opening and closing ceremonies) and the next work plan for HLP work groups, status of Regular Sessions and Special Sessions, Rapporteurs’ training, and recruitment of volunteers. 

Current efforts will focus on developing the Congress mobile app and updating the latest information on the Congress website.