Water. Desalination + reuse
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• Getting into the water industry was a total accident. As a young chemical salesman in Dallas, Texas, looking for a new opportunity, I was fortunate to land my fi rst job in the water industry with Culligan Industrial Sales. Since then, I have worked in all aspects of water from equipment to project construction to management, and the development of new technologies. I went from inorganic to organic to biological treatments. The industry is so broad that every day I go to work I learn something new, no matter how many years I've been in the business. • Lanxess is a well-established company with a long history in ion exchange resins, and working with its membrane and resin professionals has been a pleasure. In this global development role, I want to assist the existing infrastructure to grow a thriving membrane business, by introducing disciplines that I have used in my past business experiences. I enjoy working with people, and domestic and international travel, and returning to the membrane industry feels like a very comfortable transition. • Having been out of the membrane business for a few years, working in the fi eld of microbiology, I've been peering over the fence and watching developments in membrane technologies. Forward osmosis and high recovery reverse osmosis, such as Desalitech has developed, has been fascinating to follow. The diversity of membrane types and membrane processes will continue to drive this industry forward. • I believe that we — and I'm referring to both manufacturers and fabricators of systems — should take a more active role in contributing to the numerous water causes that benefi t the less fortunate. While we have issues in the developed countries, we sometimes miss the developing countries which, in many cases, are totally without potable water. My challenge to the water industry is to take an active role in contributing to providing fresh drinking water to those in need. What fi rst attracted you into working in the water industry? What gets you most excited about your new role? What recent innovations in membranes are most compelling to you? If you could change one thing about the water industry, what would it be? John Williams, global business development, membranes, Lanxess Sybron Chemicals Q & A J O H N W I L L I A M S High recovery RO has been fascinating to follow Returning to the membrane industry 'feels like a very comfortable transition', says Lanxess new business development hire John Williams London, United Kingdom 8 - 10 April, 2019 GLOBAL WATER SUMMIT This year the theme for the Summit is Disruptive Designs. Disruption is being felt everywhere. From global trading rules and internal political systems to old alliances and business models, the established order is being challenged and re-evaluated. Despite the worries and the hysteria, disruption creates enormous opportunities as well as obstacles, and it off ers real solutions to previously intractable problems. Jakarta, Indonesia 17 - 19 July 2019 INDO WATER 2019 EXPO & FORUM Indo Water 2019 is the biggest Expo & Forum for the fast growing water, wastewater and recycling technology in Indonesia. This show will bring together more than 10,000 industry professionals and experts with more than 550 exhibitors from 30 countries. It is a proven platform for industry professionals to get updated on the latest trends and developments and to build valuable partnerships. It is also where water supply and sewerage companies, consultants, contractors, industrial wastewater treatment professionals, and decision makers, look for cost-eff ective solutions and technology. Web: www.indowater.com Dubai, United Arab Emirates 20 - 24 October 2019 IDA WORLD CONGRESS: CROSSROADS TO SUSTAINABILITY The theme of the 2019 World Congress is Crossroads to Sustainability – how we evolve the role of desalination and how it works with new technologies to ensure sustainability of water resources. This theme is pivotal to the varied discussions already taking place surrounding the growing demand for a sustainable source of fresh water in response to population growth, economic expansion, degradation of existing resources, the connections between energy, water, and food production, and the eff ects of climate change. The Technical Program will focus on a broad range of desalination and water reuse technologies, practices and experiences, recognising that resources and requirements can vary based on local needs, climate conditions, natural resources, and locations. The 2019 World Congress will feature four days of technical sessions, lectures, and workshops, and will include an open forum of roundtable-like discussions, a Dialogue Hall, and for the fi rst time a leader's summit. Conferences/ meetings (cont.) 38 Conferences/meetings December 2018 Water. desalination + reuse