Water. desalination + reuse

| 48 | Desalination & Water Reuse | August-September 2014 IDA & AFFILIATES IDA WorlD Congress 2015 The IDA World Congress 2015 is the leading event for the global desalination and water reuse industry to introduce new technologies, systems and services. IDA is inviting submissions for inclusion in the technical programme – information is available on the World Congress microsite along with details of sponsorship and the exhibition all of which are outlined here. CAll for pApers for IDA WorlD Congress 2015 The call for papers for the 2015 World Congress is now open. IDA invites authors to submit an extended abstract to be considered for inclusion in the technical programme. Under the theme Renewable Water Resources to Meet Global Needs, the World Congress and technical sessions will explore issues related to the growing demand for sustainable sources of fresh water to meet the needs of the world's expanding populations and economies. Timetable • Extended abstract submitted by October 31 • Acceptances issued by December 31 • Accepted authors to submit draft papers by February 1, 2015 • Peer reviews of manuscripts • Final paper with approved content and format no later than May 15, 2015 Authors interested in submitting an abstract must reference the participant requirements located in the Author's Corner on the World Congress website. We recommend that you visit this site often to ensure that you have the most current information. IDA invites submissions in the subject areas listed below. lBrackish desalination High recovery applications Fouling and scaling Concentrate management Variable salinity applications lSeawater desalination Energy efficiency and recovery Materials and corrosion Fouling and scaling Intakes/outfalls lPre- and post-treatment Particulate, turbidity and organics reduction Carbon dioxide and corrosion control Harmful algal blooms lWater reuse and disinfection Potable reuse Membrane bioreactors Industrial reuse Recovery optimization Concentrate management Public outreach lThermal desalination Power generation – desalination hybrids Materials and corrosion Humidification - dehumidification Membrane distillation lIndustrial water and wastewater treatment Upstream oil and gas Petrochemicals Food and beverages Biopharmaceuticals and semiconductors Marine and military lPlant operations and optimization lEnvironment and sustainability Renewables Zero liquid discharge Environmental assessments and management lEmerging technologies Advanced membrane technologies Innovations in desalination systems Research and development Forward osmosis and osmotic processes lGovernance, finance and project delivery IDA WorlD Congress 2015 sponsorshIp IDA Welcomes World Congress sponsors: ACWA Power International - Welcome Reception sponsor Toray Industries - Digital Poster sponsor Acciona Agua - World Congress Mobile App sponsor "We appreciate support from these industry leaders and are delighted to have already received a great deal of additional interest in sponsorships for the World Congress. It promises to be an extremely popular and well-attended event, and we encourage any companies considering sponsorship to act quickly to secure the package that best meets their needs," said IDA secretary general, Patricia A Burke. The Sponsorship Prospectus is now available Outlines of an array of sponsorship opportunities and budget levels are available on the IDA website along with the Sponsorship Prospectus to view or download. IDA World Congress microsite is live Go to http://wc.idadesal.org for full information about the IDA World Congress 2015 including the latest about the four-day Technical Program and Exhibition as well as news about sponsorships, the venue and helpful tips for visitors to San Diego. Online World Congress registration and hotel reservations are coming soon.

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