EWJI Annual Meeting Convenes Water Jetting Professionals in Brussels
19/01/2026

The European Water Jetting Institute (EWJI) Annual Meeting 2026 took place on February 11th and 12th in Brussels, Belgium, bringing together key professionals from the high-pressure water jetting industry across Europe.
The Annual Meeting continues to serve as a key forum for the water jetting sector, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the development of new technologies and best practices. This exclusive event provided EWJI members with a valuable opportunity to reconnect, share experiences, and take part in specialized networking activities focused on safety, innovation, and industry standards.
The mission of the European Water Jetting Institute (EWJI) is to promote the water jetting industry and its applications across Europe, while upholding the highest standards of safety, professional integrity, and quality of service.
To achieve this mission, EWJI focuses on key objectives such as improving health and safety standards through education, supporting innovation and research in water jetting technologies, and collaborating with public administrations, universities, research centers, and industry stakeholders to contribute to the standardization and sustainable development of the sector.
As a non-profit organization, EWJI also plays an active role in representing the interests of the water jetting industry at a European level, strengthening cooperation among professionals and related organizations, and promoting the responsible, safe, and efficient use of high-pressure water technologies.
Annual Meeting Program:
Wednesday, February 11th
Thursday, February 12th
8:30 Reception and accreditation
Conference session 1: Sewer Cleaning roundtable
- Sir Gordon Taylor, WJA
- Pending speaker
Conference session 2: Construction infrastructure roundtable
- Sir. Patrik Andersson, AQUAJET
- Pending speaker
Coffee break aand networking
Presentación the Guide of Life (EDA, European Demolition Association)
- Sir. Kurt Van Stappen, TRACTEBEL ENGIE
Conference session 3: Industrial cleaning roundtable
- Sir. Jean Luc Robin, S3C
- Sir. Henrik Bøgeskov, IBKA Group
- Sir. Hans Borgt, DOW CHEMICAL
13:00 End of professional program
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
For further information:
EWJI Annual meeting – Agenda & Details


