Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd and Messe München join hands in a long-term partnership to organize the Singapore International Water Week

• MMI Asia Pte. Ltd. awarded a 10-year agreement to organize the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Water Expo
• Partnership introduces Messe München’s IFAT to Southeast Asia through SIWW which will propel its growth to a new level
• Preparations are already underway for the new partnership, commencing from SIWW2024 which will take place from 18 to 22 June 2024

Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd (SIPL) and Messe München’s wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, MMI Asia Pte. Ltd. (MMI Asia), have announced a long-term, 10-year agreement to organize the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Water Expo, one of the global premier water events.

A cornerstone of SIWW, the Water Expo is the pre-eminent marketplace for the latest urban water technologies, innovation, and solutions for municipal and industrial water users in Southeast Asia. Under this 10-year agreement from 2023 to 2032, MMI Asia will organize five editions of the SIWW Water Expo and support SIPL in developing high-quality and impactful content at the show, tapping into the significant influence of the world’s largest and leading environmental technology platform IFAT.

SIPL’s Managing Director, Ryan Yuen, (right) shakes hands with Stefan Rummel, Managing Director of the CEO dual leadership, Messe München, to signify the joining of hands in a long-term partnership for the Singapore International Water Week

SIPL’s Managing Director, Ryan Yuen said: “We are pleased to partner with Messe München who brings a unique value proposition that complements our long-term vision for SIWW. Through the IFAT global network, we look forward to reaching a wider international audience, creating more business opportunities, and showcasing innovative water solutions and products to water agencies and the industry. MMI Asia will also work with us to expand SIWW into new growth areas, such as coastal protection, decarbonization and digitalization, to fortify our position as a leading global event on water innovation and climate action.”

Strong interest in SIWW Spotlight 2023 – more than 35 utilities have confirmed their participation!

With less than 4 months to go, senior leaders from more than 35 global water utilities and agencies have confirmed their participation.

The confirmed list includes SA Water (Australia), Yarra Valley Water (Australia), Watercare Services (New Zealand), Vitens (Netherlands), Vienna Water (Austria), VCS Denmark (Denmark), Agus do Porto (Portugal), DC Water (USA), San Francisco PUC (USA), Clean Water Services (USA), Miami-Dade County (USA), Monterey One Water (USA), Indah Water Konsortium (Malaysia), Manila Water Company (Philippines), Maynilad Water Services (Philippines), SAWACO (Vietnam) and Water Utilities Corporation (Botswana).

Designed to promote interaction, networking and exchange, SIWW Spotlight 2023 offers senior utility and industry leaders a valuable opportunity to share experiences, solutions and innovation on climate action and digitalisation:

• The inaugural Utilities CEO Roundtable, a closed-door utility only event, allows utility CEOs to engage in frank and open exchanges amongst peers on solutions and challenges to achieve net zero and become a smart utility.
• Plenaries during Spotlight will present case studies on how industry provide access to knowledge, technology and innovation to support the transformation of water utilities to become climate-resilient, smart, and sustainable.
• Numerous networking functions offer informal opportunities to foster business and collaboration between industry and utilities.

Spotlight 2023 is targeted only at senior utility and industry leaders. Places are limited and filling up fast.

For interest to attend, visit https://go.gov.sg/siww-spotlight-2023, and www.siww.com.sg/spotlight-2023 for event updates.

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SIWW Chinese New Year 2023 Lo-Hei Appreciation Dinner

As we wrap up an eventful 2022, and welcome the Year of the Rabbit, SIWW organised an appreciation dinner on 31 January 2023 to thank our valued sponsors and partners for their support.

Attended by PUB’s senior management and industry leaders from Binnies, RSK Group, DuPont Water Solutions, Jacobs, Keppel Infrastructure Holdings, Nanostone Water, PWNT, Nijhuis Saur Industries, Ramboll, Sembcorp Industries, SUEZ, Toray Industries, Inc., Xylem, Asia Infrastructure Solutions, AECOM, KPMG Singapore, and partners from Temasek Foundation, The World Bank, Singapore Water Association (SWA), CWR (China Water Risk), Water & Wastewater Asia, Centre for Liveable Cities, Singapore Tourism Board, Pico Group and MMI Asia, it was an enjoyable evening of networking and catching up over “lo-hei” and dinner.

We thank our sponsors and partners for their valued support and strong partnership. Here’s looking forward to working with you to deliver a high-quality and impactful programme at SIWW Spotlight 2023!

Mr Bernard Koh, PUB’s Assistant Chief Executive, and Dr Pang Chee Meng, PUB’s Chief Engineering and Technology Officer will be attending the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit from 21-22 February 2023 in London, and speaking at these sessions:

Session: Fireside Chat // Extreme Weather: Adapting to Persistent Drought & Aridification
Date: 21 February 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 11:25am (GMT)

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Session: Opening Plenary // Net Zero: The Role of Technology in a Healthy Watershed
Date: 22 February 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:10am (GMT)

Connecting water utility executives with the sector’s leading disruptors, the Summit is an annual meeting place and catalyst for innovation, bringing together the most forward-thinking water companies, regulators, engineering firms, technology giants, investors, and innovators to tackle the critical issues of the decade ahead.

Mr Michael Toh, Director, Industry & Technology Collaboration Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency will be attending the World Engineering Day International Conference to be held from 2-4 March 2023 in Madrid, and speaking at this session:

Session: Water in Future Cities
Date: 3 March 2023 (Friday)
Time: 12:30pm (CET)

Click here for more details of this session.