Water. Desalination + reuse
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Philadelphia, US 24 - 26 October lAMERICAN WATER SUMMIT 2018 The American Water Summit (AWS) 2018 looks to answer the questions on the minds of top executives across the industry, with a variety of panels, sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities from public and private water industry leaders, delivered through three session strands. The finance and strategy strand will navigate the new business and investment models that are expected to define the industry in the years to come. The chief technology officer forum aims to uncover opportunities for forward- thinkers, as the sector responds to change; and the water leaders strand will showcase utility-led innovation, as well as introducing new members of the leading utilities of the world network. AWS aims to be a forum for decision-makers and thought leaders to create the dialogue that will shape the future of water, creating a compelling discussion for all of the industry's participants, whether utility leaders, engineers, technology suppliers, service providers, or investors. Web: americanwatersummit.com Rome, Italy 29 - 31 October l ION-EXCHANGE MEMBRANE PROCESSES: THEIR PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE APPLICATIONS This three-day intensive course is backed by the European Desalination Society and University Campus Bio- Medico Di Roma, and is presented by Heiner Strathmann, Professor Emeritus of the University of Twente, The Netherlands. The seminar is directed towards professionals and students with the objective of providing a comprehensive introduction to ion-exchange membrane processes, and their practical applications. The literature covering ion-exchange processes and their applications is very fragmented, and contained in a number of scientific journals or in a large number of patents. This makes it difficult to gain an overview of today's available ion-exchange processes and their applications. The objective of this seminar is to provide a comprehensive description of the fundamentals of ion-exchange membrane process and their applications. Web: desline.com New Orleans, LA, US 26 Feb - 1 Mar 2019 l2019 MEMBRANE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION The 2019 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition is presented by the American Membrane Technology Association and American Water Works Association, and will explore how the latest developments in membrane technology can enhance water reliability and quality. The conference aims to reveal the new directions in water and wastewater treatment technologies, desalting and membrane bioreactor applications. The even will feature facility tours, pre-conference workshops, and a comprehensive exhibit hall. The full conference programme will be available in October 2018. Web: awwa.org Kuwait 12 - 14 March 2019 l WSTA 13TH GULF WATER CONFERENCE The WSTA 13th Gulf Water Conference will focus on Water in the GCC: Challenges and Innovative Solutions, and will aim to identify innovative sustainable solutions for the major water challenges facing the GCC countries. It will invite keynote speakers and experts to address sustainability and innovation, and to share knowledge and transfer experience. The conference will be held in Kuwait by the Water Science and Technology Association of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries, and in collaboration with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), represented by the Water Research Centre. The conference will be organised in close coordination with the GCC Secretariat with potential sponsors like Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Science (KFAS), Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), and Ministry of Electricity and Water of Kuwait (MEW). Web: gulfwaterconference.com Johannesburg, South Africa 26 - 27 March 2019 lTHE WATER SHOW AFRICA The Water Show Africa will address the theme, Strategy and Innovation for Water Utilities, Operators, Partners, and End Users, bringing together water CEOs, government officials, senior executives, and engineers to explore solutions for developing investable and sustainable, world-class water projects throughout the African continent. African water boards, utilities, operators, governments, end-users, and investors come to the event to meet new partners that can help them to achieve their goals. The show will run alongside Power & Electricity World Africa, highlighting the business opportunity at the intersection of the two industries. Web: terrapinn.com New Delhi, India 24 - 24 May 2019 l5 TH SMART CITIES INDIA 2019 EXPO/ 5TH WATER INDIA 2018 EXPO The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), a trade promotion agency which operates under India's ministry of commerce and industry, and Exhibitions India Group, are organising the 5th Smart Cities India 2019 Expo, to include Buildings India, Solar India, Transport India, and Water India. India ranks at number 133 out of 180 nations for its water availability, and 120 of 122 for water quality; about 80 per cent of India's surface is estimated to be polluted, resulting in a loss of $6 billion a year owing to water-related diseases. The water sector in India faces an increase in water consumption particularly in urban areas, water-borne diseases, growth in demand from industry, political and regulatory disputes, water cycle imbalances, rising demand from agriculture, and a lack of technology, among other challenges. India's water sector is estimated to require $13 billion of investment. The 5th Water India 2018 Expo offers a platform to promote products, services, and solutions, and will provide insight into emerging business opportunities. Themes include: Non-revenue water, irrigation systems, supply and distribution, wastewater treatment, solar-powered water supply, and government initiatives. Web: waterindia.com Conferences/ meetings Email details of meetings you wish listed to desalination@fav-house.com 34 IDA & Affiliates September 2018 Water. desalination + reuse