European Desalination Society (EDS)

What European Desalination Society (EDS) does

The European Desalination Society (EDS) is a nonprofit professional society founded in 1993 by Miriam Balaban and headquartered at the University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy. It operates as a membership-based association serving individual and corporate members — including universities, research institutes, water technology companies, contractors, operators, consultants, and government agencies — engaged in desalination, water reuse, and membrane technologies. The society's mandate spans the full desalination value chain: research, applications, consulting, contracting, operation and maintenance, manufacturing, marketing, economics, and legislation. While Europe-focused in name, EDS explicitly welcomes members from other regions.

EDS generates revenue through five complementary streams: (1) recurring annual membership subscriptions priced at EUR 100 for standard members and EUR 35 for students/retirees; (2) delegate registration fees for the Euromed biennial conference and the annual "Desalination for the Environment – Clean Water and Energy Congress"; (3) exhibition booth and sponsorship revenue across tiered packages (Titanium, Gold, Platinum, Silver) at events such as Euromed 2026 in Marrakech; (4) transactional webinar fees of EUR 35 per session for non-members (free to members); and (5) professional training courses in desalination and water technology. Its flagship intellectual property assets include the Euromed conference series, the Miriam Balaban Innovation Award sponsored by ACWA Power, the "7000 Years of Desalination" publication, and an ongoing international webinar series.

The society's go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, anchored by the rotating Euromed conference (Porto 2025, Marrakech 2026, with 2027 initiatives including AquaTech abstract submissions), complemented by digital engagement through edsoc.com, a dedicated congress microsite, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and an email newsletter. Strategic alliances with the International Desalination Association (IDA), AEDyR (Spain), ALADYR (Latin America), and the Israel Desalination Society (IDS) provide affiliate network reach, while event-specific co-organization with Morocco-based institutions (ONEE, OCP Green Water, IWRI, SMMD) demonstrates active regional partnership development.

Name

European Desalination Society (EDS)

Legal name

European Desalination Society

Website

https://edsoc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The European Desalination Society is a nonprofit professional society, founded in 1993 and based in Rome, that serves academic, industry, and government stakeholders in desalination and water reuse through membership, conferences (Euromed series), webinars, training, and the ACWA Power-sponsored Miriam Balaban Innovation Award.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Society and Water Industry Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Desalination Plant Construction (IMAFAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental, Health & Safety / Sustainability (EHS, Environmental Compliance CE) (EDAAALAO), WASH & Public Health (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) (BPADAIAG)

Keywords

• Desalination research society
• Water reuse conferences
• Membrane technology association
• Professional membership society
• Water industry events

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: Individual and corporate memberships provide annual recurring revenue. Members receive free webinar participation and other membership benefits.
2. Conference registration fees: Delegate fees for the annual Euromed conference and related events including the Desalination for the Environment congress series.
3. Exhibition and sponsorship revenue: Exhibition booths and sponsorship packages at conferences ranging from Titanium to Silver tiers, with sponsors including major desalination industry players.
4. Webinar fees: Non-members pay €35 per webinar session. EDS members receive free webinar access as part of membership benefits.
5. Professional training courses: Regular professional training courses offered to members and non-members in desalination and water technology fields.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The European Desalination Society (EDS) is a non-profit professional society that unites academics, researchers, industry professionals, and government agencies around desalination, water reuse, and membrane technologies. It operates through individual and corporate memberships, organizes the biennial Euromed conference series and the Desalination for the Environment congress, runs an ongoing webinar series, provides professional training courses, and administers the Miriam Balaban Innovation Award sponsored by ACWA Power.

Product overview

The European Desalination Society (EDS) is a professional society offering a portfolio of conferences, educational programs, and an innovation award. Its core products include the biennial EUROMED Conference and the annual Desalination for the Environment – Clean Water and Energy Congress, which serve as platforms for technical presentations and exhibitions on desalination technologies. EDS also provides an ongoing Webinar Series with expert speakers and Professional Training Courses for members. The society administers the Miriam Balaban Innovation Award, sponsored by ACWA Power, recognizing innovative solutions in desalination and sustainable energy. Additionally, EDS supports knowledge dissemination through publications such as the '7000 Years of Desalination' book by Emilio Gabbrielli.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Miriam Balaban Innovation Award: An innovation award sponsored by ACWA Power in partnership with European Desalination Society, honoring innovative solutions in desalination, sustainable energy and circular economy processes.
• Euromed

Products and services

• EUROMED Conference Series Flagship biennial conference covering desalination technologies, membrane processes, water reuse, and sustainable water solutions, with technical sessions, exhibitions, and the Miriam Balaban Innovation Award. Targeted at researchers, industry professionals, and government agencies.
• Desalination for the Environment - Clean Water and Energy Congress Annual congress focused on the intersection of desalination, environmental sustainability, clean water, and energy. Features presentations, exhibitions, and networking for researchers and industry professionals.
• EDS Webinar Series Interactive webinar series featuring international expert speakers with a moderator and Q&A, covering topical themes in desalination and water technology. Sessions are approximately 1.5 hours and priced at €35 per session for non-members; free for EDS members.
• Professional Training Courses Regular professional training courses organized by EDS for members and interested professionals in the desalination and water technology field. Available to both members and non-members.
• Miriam Balaban Innovation Award Annual innovation award sponsored by ACWA Power in partnership with EDS, honoring innovative solutions in desalination, sustainable energy, and circular economy processes. Winners receive opportunities for further development with ACWA Power.
• EDS Membership (Individual and Corporate) Annual membership subscription available to individuals and corporate entities, providing free access to webinars, conference benefits, and member services. Standard membership is EUR 100/year; EUR 35/year for students and retirees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual Euromed conference attracts exhibitors and sponsors from major industry players globally

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• ACWA PowercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026ACWA Power sponsors the annual Miriam Balaban Innovation Award in partnership with European Desalination Society. The award honors innovative solutions in desalination, sustainable energy, and circular economy processes. Winners receive opportunity for further development with ACWA Power. ACWA Power is a leading international water desalination company.
• International Water Research Institute (IWRI) - Mohammed VI Polytechnic UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026IWRI co-organizes workshops and panel sessions at Euromed 2026, including the Workshop on Non-Conventional Water for Sustainable Agriculture. IWRI is a pioneering institute in water and climate research, integrating research, education, and innovation to address Africa's water and climate challenges.
• OCP Green WatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026OCP Green Water co-organizes the Workshop on Non-Conventional Water for Sustainable Agriculture at Euromed 2026, combining Morocco's phosphate industry water expertise with sustainable water solutions.
• ONEE (Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ONEE, Morocco's National Electricity and Water Office, is a Titanium sponsor and co-organizes panel sessions at Euromed 2026, bringing government-level water infrastructure expertise and promoting Morocco's position as a regional water hub.
• Moroccan Membrane and Desalination Society (SMMD)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SMMD is a Moroccan NGO focused on membrane technologies and desalination research, development, technology transfer, expertise, and training. Listed as exhibitor and partner representing Morocco's desalination expertise.
• Expert Group on Desalination of Water EuropesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizes the panel session on Misconceptions Affecting Social Perception and Acceptance of Desalination at Euromed 2026.
• International Desalination Association (IDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDA is listed as an affiliate organization of the European Desalination Society, representing a key partner in the global desalination community.
• AEDyR (Asociación Española de Desalación y Reutilización)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Desalination and Reuse Association listed as an affiliate organization, representing the Spanish desalination industry and research community.
• ALADYR (Asociación Latinoamericana de Desalación y Reutilización)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American Desalination and Reuse Association listed as an affiliate, representing the Latin American desalination sector.
• IDS (Israel Desalination Society)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsrael Desalination Society listed as an affiliate organization, representing the Israeli desalination expertise and industry.
• Instituto Tecnológico de Canarias (ITC) - Desal+ Living LabsupportingTechnology or IntegrationITC - Desal+ Living Lab is thanked as a special partner for EDS webinars, providing expertise in desalination and water technology research.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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