Water. Desalination + reuse
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40 IDA & Affiliates September 2016 Water. desalination + reuse IDA & Affiliates Singapore, 2016-17 IDA Fellowship Award Singapore's national water agency PUB is to host the IDA Fellowship Programme for 2016-17, with the selected individual offered an opportunity in either desalination or reuse for the first time. This is the second time that PUB is hosting the scheme, and it is offering the chance to contribute to research on either desalination or reuse, or alternatively to fulfil an operational or maintenance role at reuse plant, NEWater Factory, in Singapore, for four to six weeks. The IDA Fellowship began in 2008 and is a prestigious global water industry award that provides funds of up to $10,000 to the winner. It is designed to promote interaction, and sharing of knowledge, technologies, and processes, across the global desalination and water reuse industry. Applicants must have eight to 10 years' experience in desalination or reuse, and be a member of the IDA. The deadline for submis- sions is October 13, 2016. Email: education@idadesal.org Santiago, Chile, oCtober 5-7, 2016 Desal 2016: Latin American Congress on Desalination and Water Reuse Desal 2016 is organised to provide an international forum where professionals can meet and discuss innovations and recent developments related to desalination, water reuse, and related technologies applied in mining and other areas. The objectives of the event are to understand and analyse recent developments and innovation in desalination and water reuse; to identify best practices for operation and desalination plant maintenance; and to share experiences on business models and the financing of water projects. Desal is organised by ALADYR, Latin American Association of Desalination and Water Reuse. Seminars will have simultaneous English-Spanish translation. Email: comercial@gecamin.com Tel: +56 2 2652 1523 Web: https://gecamin.com/desal briSbane, QueenSland, auStralia, oCtober 9-14, 2016 World Water Congress and Exhibition 2016 The (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition brings together more than 5,500 water, environment, and related professionals from more than 100 countries worldwide. It offers new insights into how pioneering science, technological innovation, and leading practices are shaping a major transformation in water management. The event provides agenda-setting thought leadership from the most prominent figures within the water sector and beyond. Keynote speakers are the top specialists in their field and will provide the overarching narrative for the congress. Keynotes and supporting panels will frame the key discussions and topics that will be addressed during the week of the congress. Email: ozaccom@ozaccon.au Website: www.iwa-network.org MiaMi, Florida, uSa, deCeMber 7-8, 2016 IDA Energy and Environment Conference 2016 The IDA's event, in conjunction with the American Water Summit, will dis- cuss cutting-edge technology and policy, with an emphasis on energy and environmental issues. For more on the IDA Energy and Environment Conference, see Q&A, page 42. Email: info@idadesal.org SÃo paulo, brazil, oCtober 15-19, 2017 IDA World Congress 2017 The theme for next year's IDA World Congress is 'Ensure Your Water Future'. The concept was chosen to underscore the growing importance of water reuse and desalination to ensuring a sustainable water supply in the face of increasing water scar- city, climate change, and an overall global growing demand for water. The event will feature five days of technical sessions, lectures, and roundtable and panel discussions, as well as an interactive plenary session to be held on the last day. An exhibition will be held in the Golden Hall, World Trade Centre São Paulo. The Congress' chosen location in São Paulo, Brazil, offers international companies Continued on page 42 ...