A Message From Us at Singapore International Water Week

Dear friends and colleagues,

As we wind down another eventful year in 2023, we wish to thank you for your valued support and partnership with us.

Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) Spotlight 2023

In June, we brought together 350 global water utility and industry leaders for SIWW Spotlight 2023, a high-level Summit intended to galvanise action amongst utilities by sharing knowledge, best practices and solutions in the areas of climate resilience and digitalisation. We organised an inaugural Utilities CEO Roundtable which was attended by 56 utilities from 27 countries, including 40 utility CEOs. At the plenaries, we showcased global case studies of successful collaboration between the public and private sector that delivered positive outcomes to the communities that they serve. Like many who attended the event, we were energised by the passion and conviction of the global water leaders who wanted to make a difference to the world.

Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2024

Next year, in 2024, we aim to build on this momentum to deliver an even better and more impactful Singapore International Water Week. To be held from 18 to 22 June 2024, SIWW2024 will focus on three major themes:

• Climate Mitigation & Water Sustainability, including net zero & decarbonisation, nexus & circularity, advanced treatment technologies, used water management & reuse, low-energy desalination, water quality & one health, climate financing.


• Digitalisation, including smart networks and systems, sensors, digital twins, AI & machine learning, autonomous robots.


• Climate Adaptation, including coastal protection & flood resilience, nature-based solutions, blue-green infrastructure, adaptive multi-functional land use, adaptation financing.

At SIWW2024, we will continue to create opportunities to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration and partnerships through our signature programme pillars:

• A by-invitation Utility Innovation Roundtable for utility leaders to share innovation efforts undertaken, identify technology and innovation gaps, and build partnerships with other utilities. A Water Leaders Innovation Summit for industry leaders to showcase efforts on how they partner with utilities to bridge the innovation and technology gap.


• The SIWW Water Convention received close to 500 abstracts during the recent Call for Papers. Co-organised with the International Water Association, the Water Convention Programme Committee met recently in Singapore to finalise the technical programme. Delegates to the Water Convention at SIWW2024 can expect a high-quality programme including opening plenary, 44 oral sessions, 1 poster session and 6 hot issues workshops. Notification to authors on the abstract review will be released shortly, so do keep a look out for it.


• TechXchange will return with a different format, designed to connect start-ups and innovators with utility and industry end-users to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of new technologies.


• The Industrial Water Solutions Forum will shine the spotlight on the industrial water sector, featuring presentations, workshops and panel sessions with industrial water users (by sector) focused on technology and innovation to reduce industrial water footprint.


• The Young Water Leaders Summit, a leadership programme for next-generation utility leaders, will offer valuable learning, networking and exposure opportunities during the event.


• The Water Expo, organised by Messe Munich, in cooperation with IFAT, offers a marketplace for the latest state-of-the-art water solutions and technologies.

[NEW] Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience

Complex climate shifts are having profound impacts on cities, with more frequent and intense flooding and storm surges, increasing episodes of droughts, and threats of sea-level rise to coastline developments.

Against this backdrop, we are introducing a new pillar at SIWW2024 on coastal protection and flood resilience designed to bring city leaders, coastal and flood industry experts and practitioners together to share best practices, co-create innovation flood management and coastal protection solutions, and foster new partnerships to tackle these emerging climate challenges.

Attendees can expect to attend the following programmes:

• A by-invitation Cities Roundtable on Coastal Protection and Flood Management for city leaders to exchange experiences in policy intervention, community engagement, and innovative solutions to build climate-resilient cities.


• A Cities Coastal and Flood Leaders Forum for industry to showcase successful coastal and flood management projects implemented in cities worldwide.


• Technical sessions at the Water Convention featuring global applied case studies and best practices.


• Coastal protection and flood management technologies, products and services presented at the Water Expo.

Pre-Registration for SIWW2024
If you are interested to attend SIWW2024, we have opened our pre-registration for the event. Simply click here to pre-register. All pre-registered delegates will be entitled to a 10% discount off* the standard registration fees. Registration opens in March 2024.
*Terms and conditions apply.

In the meantime, do follow us on social media for the latest SIWW news and updates.

From all of us at SIWW, we wish you a wonderful festive season, filled with peace and joy!

Uncover Insights, Inspire Change – Catch Up on SIWW Water Leaders Interview Series Today!

Are you ready to dive into the minds of the global water industry’s heavyweights?

Returning from its success in 2022, the SIWW Spotlight 2023 Water Leaders Interview Series features candid discussions with 6 global water leaders on addressing climate change impacts, building climate resilience, and fostering partnerships to bulld a sustainable and resilient water future. They are:

• Karlene Maywald, Water Ambassador, Department for Environment and Water, Government of South Australia.
  
• Narendran Maniam, Chief Executive Officer, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd.
  
• Tony Yau Kwok-ting, Director of Water Supplies, Water Supplies Department (Hong Kong).
  
• Dennis Jose Herrera, General Manager, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
  
• Gavin van Tonder, Executive Director of Water, NEOM [to be released soon].
  
• Michael Shum, Assistant Commissioner and Acting Chief Information Officer, NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) [to be released soon].

Done in conversation with CWR’s Business Engagement Lead, Dawn McGregor, the SIWW Water Leaders Interview Series is a space for engaging and candid discussions on how the water industry should partner with utilities and cities to build a sustainable and resilient water future. It is also part of SIWW’s mission to facilitate the sharing and co-creation of innovative water solutions and to advocate urgency for action through powerful content.

You can now catch up on the Series or rewatch previous episodes via SIWW+, an open-source free online repository on water innovation. Simply sign up for a free SIWW+ account to start browsing away!

Participate in the Largest Smart Tech & Digitalisation Zone Ever!

Smart technology implementation and digital solutions will continue to transform the water industry, helping industry players manage and govern their resources more efficiently and achieve sustainability.

Against this backdrop, the 10th edition of SIWW2024 Water Expo will feature the largest ‘Smart Tech and Digitalisation’ zone ever - as the demand for innovative solutions for the water industry continues to increase.

With 80% of the exclusive thematic zone filled - exhibitors with the following relevant products and services are invited to exhibit:

• Smart Water Technologies
• Smart Meters
• Autonomous Technologies
• Robotics
• Artificial intelligence
• Digital Twin Technologies

Some of the confirmed exhibitors include Agru Technology, Burkert Singapore, Endress+Hauser (SEA), Flotech Controls Pte Ltd, Innoveng (S), Mattenplant, National University of Singapore, Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation, Wilo Singapore, and many more!

The SIWW2024 Water Expo will be held from 19 to 21 June 2024 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore.

Interested companies may contact siww@mmiasia.com.sg now. For more information on the SIWW2024 Water Expo, please visit https://www.siww.com.sg/water-expo.

Singapore Will Host the 41st IAHR World Congress in 2025

Singapore will host the next International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR) World Congress from 22 to 27 June 2025. Organised by IAHR, alongside host organisations PUB, National University of Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University Singapore, this biennial event brings together the latest technical and scientific knowledge, practice, trends, and innovations of the global hydro-environment community.

Themed “Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development”, the 41st IAHR World Congress will showcase the role of expert knowledge by the hydro-environment engineering community to the implementation of innovation solutions to meet the SDGs, and share insights on research, technology and innovations that will create significant impact to tackle global challenges such as climate change and sea level rise. For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, please contact the organisers at: fulvia_wong@pub.gov.sg.

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PUB Launches Open Request-for-Proposal for Innovative Water Technologies and Solutions

PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency has launched an open Request-for-Proposal (RFP) to develop innovative technologies and solutions in energy and waste reduction, decarbonisation and water quality. This grant call falls under the Competitive Funding for Water Research (CWR) initiative, which is funded by the National Research Foundation (NRF).

There are two tracks under the RFP – the first solicits for novel ideas and technologies with focus on R&D areas as follows:

• Desalination, water reuse and used water treatment
• Waste reduction and resource recovery
• Decarbonisation
• Water quality and security

The second track focuses on translating and scaling up promising technologies with the end goal of commercialising or integrating the solutions with PUB’s operations.

This RFP is open to Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), public sector entities and private sector entities based in Singapore or overseas. The submission deadline for proposals is 2 February 2024, 4pm.

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