Where Waters Meet Berlin takes place on Thursday 3 December 2026 at Impact Hub Berlin, from 9:00 to 15:30. Europe’s water challenges do not stop where rivers meet the sea, and the communities working on them should not either. Where Waters Meet brings together a selected group of representatives from public authorities, research institutions, industry, utilities, investors and start-ups in Germany and the Baltic Sea Region. Together they will explore closer cooperation and new joint initiatives, especially under the programmes EIT Water will launch from 2027.
What will be discussed?
The day covers water resilience and weather extremes, water quality and ecosystem restoration, circularity and reuse, marine and port innovation, digitalisation, skills and finance. The focus is on conversation and cooperation rather than presentations, with the goal of identifying shared interests and shaping concrete projects. The programme will be shared with registered participants.
Why now, and why Berlin?
The EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” has created strong momentum for ecosystem restoration, pollution reduction and a circular blue economy. SUBMARINER coordinates the Mission’s Baltic and North Sea Lighthouse, so we work every day on turning its goals into action across the region, from coordination between countries to local projects such as the 19 now funded through BlueActionBANOS. EIT Water, Europe’s new Knowledge and Innovation Community for the water, marine and maritime sectors, is opening new ways to connect research, innovation, education and business creation. Where Waters Meet is a chance to build synergies between the two. Berlin brings the German water and innovation community together with partners from Poland, the Baltic States and the Nordic countries, and the event takes place alongside the SUBMARINER Members Assembly.
Practical details
- Date and time: Thursday 3 December 2026, 9:00 to 15:30
- Venue: Impact Hub Berlin, Rollbergstraße 28A, 12053 Berlin, Germany
- Language: English
- Registration: places are limited, so please register as soon as possible
About EIT Water Central & Baltic
EIT Water Central & Baltic connects and strengthens water, marine and maritime innovation across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany and Poland. In 2026, the regional hub is hosted by SUBMARINER Network, which was selected as a Co-Location Centre in the EIT Water consortium. You can read more in our earlier article on the selection.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Where Waters Meet Berlin?
The event takes place on Thursday 3 December 2026, from 9:00 to 15:30, at Impact Hub Berlin, Rollbergstraße 28A, 12053 Berlin, Germany.
Who is Where Waters Meet Berlin for?
The event is for representatives of public authorities, research institutions, industry, utilities, investors and start-ups from Germany and the Baltic Sea Region.
Who organises the event?
SUBMARINER Network organises the event as host of the EIT Water Central & Baltic regional hub in 2026.
What language is the event held in?
The event is held in English.
How do I register for Where Waters Meet Berlin?
Places are limited, so please use the registration link in the practical details above and register as soon as possible.
