The ACADES Congress 2026, to be held on March 17, 18 &19, is Chile’s leading event on water security. Organized by the Chilean Desalination and Reuse Association (ACADES), it will bring together national and international experts, government authorities, companies, and academic institutions to address the country’s challenges in tackling water scarcity and promote the use of non-conventional water sources such as desalination and water reuse. Under the theme “Water for Growth”, the Congress aims to strengthen public–private collaboration and investment in sustainable water infrastructure, within the framework of the United Nations’ World Water Month.