Water, Water Everywhere: Singapore Hosts Global Events

Singapore hosts one of the largest gatherings of the global water community from 4 to 8 July. Policymakers, captains of the industry and water experts will convene for the fourth edition of the Singapore International Water Week.  One highlight is the new ‘Water & Cities” showcase, which has been introduced to reflect the focus on water solutions for cities and the urban environment, highlighting case studies and business opportunities on integrated water and urban planning, as well as innovations and technologies.

Special Preview of the Singapore international Water Week:

From the 4 to 8 July 2011, Singapore will host one of the largest gatherings of the global water community. Policymakers, captains of the industry and water experts will convene at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre for the fourth edition of the Singapore International Water Week. 

Themed “Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment”, this global platform for water solutions will address the latest and most pertinent water issues amid a rapidly changing urban environment.    

Today, more than half of the Earth’s population lives in cities. This trend is set to accelerate in the coming years. According to the United Nations, the world’s population will reach around 9 billion by the year 2050, of which 70% is projected to live in cities.  This growing global population, rapid urbanisation and emerging economies will place even more strain on scarce resources, one of the most precious is water.

As urbanisation and industrialisation gain momentum, the exigency is for urban planning and water management to work in tandem to address the challenge of increasing demands for clean and safe water. This creates vast opportunities for businesses and water practitioners to identify and create sustainable water solutions to meet water demands.

The flagship events of the Singapore International Water Week will deliver value to delegates, trade visitors and exhibitors, reinforcing Singapore International Water Week as the global platform for water solutions that brings policy makers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners together to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world.

The flagship programmes are:

• Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

• Water Leaders Summit

• Water Convention

• Water Expo

• Business Forums

In just three short years, Water Expo has grown to become Asia’s most important and comprehensive water trade show that focuses on innovations and products and services, as well as best practices, successful case studies and the practical application of water technologies that are suitable across all industries. Water Expo 2011 is set to be the biggest ever with more than 600 participating companies.  It is the marketplace to connect with key customers and potential business partners as well as showcase the latest and widest range of products, services and water technologies.

This year, we continue to receive strong support from participating countries and regions. Turnout at Water Expo is set to be boosted by six new group pavilions – the Australia Pavilion, the Belgium Pavilion, the UK Pavilion, the Milwaukee Water Council Pavilion, the Water Environment Federation Pavilion and the Maryland-Asia Environmental Partnership Pavilion. This is testament to the strategic value and pro-business environment of the Singapore International Water Week, and takes the total number of group pavilions to 15 as they join returning pavilions from Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, South Korea, The Netherlands, Singapore and Taiwan.

A new element in this year’s Water Expo is Water Innovations@SIWW, which showcases the latest R&D projects spawned in Singapore, and TechXchange, a platform connecting researchers with investors to explore commercialisation opportunities for these R&D projects.

Another highlight is the new ‘Water & Cities” showcase, which has been introduced to reflect the focus on water solutions for cities and the urban environment. This showcase aims to highlight the case studies and business opportunities in Singapore and other cities on integrated water and urban planning, as well as the innovations and technologies offered by industry leaders.

With its comprehensive programme line-up, Singapore International Water Week 2011 is set to deliver value to delegates, trade visitors and exhibitors, as the global platform for water solutions.

Source: www.siww.com.sg