BlueTech Forum is more than a conference — it’s a catalyst for collaboration, a compass for emerging trends, and a convening space for the global water community.
Since 2010, BlueTech Forum has brought together a trusted network of senior leaders in water — from industrial end-users and utilities to tech innovators, researchers, and investors. Hosted by BlueTech Research, this boutique event series creates space for intimate, high-trust conversations that spark breakthrough ideas and long-term partnerships.
What began as a single flagship forum has now evolved into a global journey. In 2025, we take to the road with our BlueTech Unplugged series: a curated set of invite-only gatherings in key innovation hubs. These lead up to the full-scale BlueTech Forum in Vancouver, Canada in June 2026 — a landmark event that will explore value creation in water at the intersection of tipping points and transformation.
Whether you’re shaping new technologies, financing water resilience, or steering sustainability strategies, BlueTech Forum brings you into the room with the people who matter most.
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A global legacy of water innovation
Since 2011, BlueTech Forum has been convening the world’s most forward-thinking water leaders — from innovators and utilities to investors and policymakers — in cities across the globe. Whether hosted in tech hubs like San Francisco and Tokyo, or sustainability capitals like Dublin and Vancouver, each edition creates a unique space for candid dialogue, insight-sharing, and connection.
With events now spanning over a decade and locations including London, Edinburgh, and most recently, Tokyo and Oregon, the Forum continues to evolve through its flagship gatherings and the Unplugged series — high-impact, invite-only editions hosted in collaboration with regional partners.
Below, you’ll find an interactive archive of past BlueTech Forum editions. Use the accordion to explore event highlights — from keynote themes and event photography to behind-the-scenes moments and full video recordings. Each tab offers a glimpse into the issues that shaped that year’s agenda and the people who helped move the water conversation forward.
Consider this your invitation to travel back in time through the Forum’s history — and see how water innovation has grown, year by year, city by city.
BTF Unplugged x Kurita x Enterprise Ireland, 2025
BlueTech Forum Unplugged Tokyo
Our first Forum in Tokyo brought global water innovation to the heart of Japan — with roundtables, keynote insights, a book signing, and the premiere of Our Blue World. A powerful day of exchange hosted at Ireland House.
BTF Unplugged x Nike, 2024
Edinburgh, 2024
Edinburgh, 2023
Vancouver, 2022
Vancouver, 2021
Vancouver, 2020
London Kew Gardens, 2019
Vancouver, 2018
Dublin, 2017
San Francisco, 2011-2016
Meet the team behind the Forum
BlueTech Forum is brought to life by a dedicated team at BlueTech Research — a group of researchers, strategists, storytellers and event producers who are passionate about water innovation.
If you’ve attended a Forum or an Unplugged event, you’ve likely met us on the ground, behind the scenes, or on stage. Whether you’re interested in joining a future edition, becoming a partner, or simply want to stay connected, we’re here to help.
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Trusted by leading brands and companies from across the globe
Over the years, BlueTech Forum has partnered with the world’s most respected organizations — from Fortune 500 companies and top-tier accelerators to sustainability leaders and research institutions. Together, we’ve hosted unforgettable events, supported breakthrough innovations, and advanced the conversation around the future of water.
