SIWW Spotlight 2023 session recordings are now live on SIWW+!

Here’s your chance to relive all the sharing of ideas, knowledge, and experiences at the recent SIWW Spotlight 2023 which took place earlier this month, from 4 to 6 June, at the Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay.

Themed ‘Urgent Climate Action for a Sustainable Water Future’, the three-day Summit, featuring an inaugural Utilities CEO Roundtable, plenaries, networking and partner events, and technical site visits, brought together 340 global water leaders to share experiences and solutions in tackling climate and water sustainability challenges.

An opening address was delivered by Ms Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, followed by two plenaries that deep dived into the topics of becoming a sustainable, resilient and smart utility. Conducted over the sharing of 3 case studies and a moderated panel discussion, each session shone the spotlight on how industry can provide access to knowledge, technology, innovation, and capital to support the transformation of water utilities and cities.

To rewatch the plenaries, simply create a SIWW+ account and access the recordings at these links:

💧 Opening Address
https://www.siww.com.sg/siwwplus/siww-spotlight-2023/videos/opening-address-by-ms-grace-fu-minister-for-sustainability-and-the-environment

💧 Plenary 1: Climate-Resilient Utility – The Way Forward
https://www.siww.com.sg/siwwplus/siww-spotlight-2023/videos/plenary-1-climate-resilient-utility-the-way-forward

Click here for plenary case studies and speakers’ line-up.

💧 Plenary 2: Smart Utility – Partnering Industry for Success
https://www.siww.com.sg/siwwplus/siww-spotlight-2023/videos/plenary-2-smart-utility-partnering-industry-for-success

Click here for plenary case studies and speakers’ line-up.

SIWW Spotlight 2023 – Key takeaways by CWR

#ICYMI here are some key takeaways from the recent SIWW Spotlight 2023 by our media partner, CWR. If you missed out on any, here’s your chance to catch up on them.

• SIWW Spotlight 2023 was a highly engaging three days, says CWR's Dawn McGregor. Here she distills and shares key takeaways and hot topics from this year’s Summit:

• A utilities-focused Summit to provide knowledge and support the transformation of water utilities and cities to become climate-resilient

• Climate resilient and net zero utilities, plus how to get there is becoming more of a priority

• Singapore still charging ahead on water and climate

• Dawn also zeroed in on the new plenary format with honest case studies – positive and negative learning points – which were what we need to find effective solutions, given the mounting risks of climate change.

  See what else made the list in the key takeaways article >>

• To help keep taps flowing as the world gets thirstier and hotter, Dawn also caught up with global leaders on the future of water in a series of one-on-one interviews during SIWW Spotlight 2023. Before the full video interviews get released in July 2023 on SIWW+, SIWW’s digital technology and innovation resource hub, here are some sneak previews with Karlene Maywald, Water Ambassador for the South Australian Government, closer to home Tony Yau, Hong Kong’s Water Supplies Department Director and Gavin van Tonder, Executive Director for Water at NEOM. See last year’s 13 video interviews here.

SIWW2024 Water Convention

Calling all researchers, practitioners, technology providers and experts in the field of water!

Join us at SIWW2024 Water Convention, a technical conference organised by PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency and the International Water Association, focused on spurring knowledge sharing, fruitful discussions, and engaging debates among water leaders on global water challenges.

To participate, you can:

SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT

Have an innovative solution that would make a positive impact towards a water secure future? We invite you to submit your papers for the opportunity to share your insights with an international audience of water professionals and make a real impact in the field across 6 themes of the urban water cycle:

• Delivering Water from Source to Tap (Network)
• Delivering Water from Source to Tap (Treatment)
• Effective and Efficient Wastewater Management
1. Treatment
2. Conveyance
• Cities of the Future and Coastal & Flood Resilience
• Water Quality and One Health
• Nexus and Circularity

Hear from the co-organiser, co-chair and theme leaders about the themes and their sub-topics, and why you should submit your abstracts.

Click here to view all the recorded messages at one go, and here for more details on:

• Abstract template and submission procedures
• Full list of SIWW2024 Water Convention Programme Committee members

Submission deadline is 1 August 2023.

BE A REVIEWER

SIWW is seeking abstract reviewers for the SIWW2024 Water Convention.

As a reviewer, you will review submitted abstracts and play a part in shaping a high-quality programme at next year’s SIWW. And while doing so, leverage the opportunity for professional insights and personal growth. Entitlements for reviewers include 20% discount off SIWW2024 Water Convention standard registration fee (for all reviewers) and Certificate of Appreciation (upon request).

The Call for Reviewers will close on 14 July 2023.

SIWW2024 Water Expo

Invitation to exhibit in the Singapore Pavilion @ SIWW2024 Water Expo

Singapore Water Association (SWA) will host and organise a Singapore Pavilion at SIWW2024 Water Expo, which will be held over three days from 19 to 21 June 2024 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore. In cooperation with IFAT and organised by MMI Asia, the SIWW Water Expo is the pre-eminent marketplace for the international water community to converge and find opportunities in business.

If accepted, each eligible exhibiting company will enjoy Up-To a 70% reimbursement grant under the new LEAD International Fairs & Missions scheme provided by the Enterprise Singapore.

Due to limited stand availability, acceptance is on a “first-come, first-serve” basis along with a full 100% payment.

To exhibit in the Singapore Pavilion, contact Ms Vivian Koo, at vivian.koo@mmiasia.com.sg or call (65) 6236 0988. For more information on SIWW2024 Water Expo, please visit: https://www.siww.com.sg/water-expo

PUB enhances Water Efficiency Fund to support water efficiency and sustainable water management among businesses

• Push for water conservation among businesses to strengthen Singapore’s water resilience
• Funding cap for water recycling projects will be raised from $1 mil to $5 mil from July 2023

National water agency PUB will raise its funding cap for water recycling projects under the Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) from $1 million to $5 million from 1 July 2023, as part of its continuing efforts to drive water conservation efforts and promote sustainable water management practices in the non-domestic1 sector. PUB will also provide expanded support for various project categories under WEF to incentivise more companies to adopt efficient and innovative ways of managing water demand. This was announced by Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu during the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Spotlight 2023 event.

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