Global Water Drinks Congress 2026
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November
5 November 2026
Barcelona, Spain
Designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers, this 23rd annual Congress will provide a complete overview of the latest market trends, innovations and issues alongside networking opportunities with key industry figures. Insights will be shared by leading international and regional businesses on the latest market and strategic developments, as well as by innovators and entrepreneurs bringing new ideas and taking up new challenges.
FoodBev Events is passionate about bringing people together to celebrate and innovate in the food and beverage sector. With an exciting lineup of upcoming events, browse our events and discover how you can engage with peers and elevate your business in this thriving industry.
Event Programme
At FoodBev Events, we pride ourselves on our carefully curated event program designed to showcase the best of the industry. Our extensive range of topics and sessions promises to optimize every participant's experience, delivering valuable insights to help you stay ahead in this dynamic sector. From networking opportunities to engaging workshops, you won’t want to miss a moment of the exceptional programming we have prepared. Read more here to discover the highlights awaiting you at our next event!
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About this event
Speakers
FoodBev Events is excited to connect you with an amazing array of speakers for this year's gathering. Each of our speakers brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, offering valuable insights that will enrich your experience at the event. Join us to learn from their journeys, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover innovative trends that can take your business to the next level. Click below to read more about each of our speakers.
Attendees
Designed for industry leaders, suppliers, customers and advisers worldwide, the Global Water Drinks Congress offers attendees a complete overview of the latest market trends, developments, innovations and issues alongside extensive networking opportunities.
Between 120-150 attendees participate each year, most representing their organisation at a senior management level.
Take a look at the companies that were part of the 2025 and 2024 event.
Testimonials
- "This is one of the best events in the sector. The content, the audience, the insights outshine most other events I know." Alexander van 't Riet, LeNoble Consultants
- "This event remains the most important industry gathering of the year" Gareth Jones, Icelandic Glacial
- "FoodBev has curated a thoughtful global industry conference in both speaker content and attendees, creating an event that fosters great relationships through a shared passion for water beverages, sustainability and innovation." Leila Khoury, Nirvana Water Sciences
- “The Congress proved to be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and gain valuable insights into the industry’s current landscape." Constanza Flores, The Coca-Cola Company
- "Great conference, great forum, the real decision makers of the industry." Yaniv Neeman, Culligan
- “Outstanding strategic and insightful contributions from key directors of the world's leading businesses in the domain. The sheer level of participation from executive leaders every year demonstrates the value we see at this event” Ananda Roy, IRI Worldwide
- "A truly unique, strategic event that brings together everything your business or brand needs to be in a position where you can make it all happen. For us, it is a marked event in our yearly calendar." Alina Balatchi, AQUA Carpatica
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Awards
The industry's only Global Water Drinks Awards are designed to celebrate excellence and innovation across every category of the packaged water industry.
The awards are a great way for you to enhance your brand and ensure your product, concept or campaign is recognised on an international scale. Winners will be announced during the 23rd Global Water Drinks Congress at a gala industry dinner.
Location
InterContinental Barcelona, Avenida Rius I Taulet 1-3 Barcelona, 8004 Spain
The 23rd annual Global Water Drinks Congress will be hosted at the 5-star InterContinental Barcelona.
This luxurious property provides a serene escape near city attractions, offering convenient access to celebrated historic landmarks, cultural treasures, and top dining destinations. Guests can enjoy spacious, elegantly designed rooms with premium amenities, including a full-service spa, rooftop pool, and gym facilities.
Accommodation is available to book at the hotel at a negotiated rate of €350 per night, available on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your room, please contact events@foodbev.com to learn more.
Visas may be required from source countries. FoodBev will be happy to help with visa support documentation where possible.
Sponsorship
Our event and awards sponsorship packages offer a unique and effective opportunity to showcase your brand and services to a highly relevant audience.
You can choose from our Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages, or we can create a custom sponsorship package to suit your specific needs and budgetary requirements.
