2024 – A Year in Review

As the year draws to a close, we wish to thank our sponsors, partners and friends who supported and participated in Singapore International Water Week 2024. In this edition, let us take a moment to recap the key highlights of 2024.

Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to present SIWW Spotlight 2025 with the theme "Flood-Resilient Cities: Adapting to Climate Change", which will take place from 23-25 June 2025 at the Singapore EXPO. Read more about Spotlight 2025 below.

Wishing one and all Season’s Greetings and best wishes for the new year!

#1 SIWW2024 Lunar New Year Industry Reception

Organised on 19 February 2024 jointly with the Singapore Water Association, we welcomed the Year of the Dragon with more than 500 local industry guests and partners at the Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay.

#2 SIWW2024 Roadshows in Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Indonesia and Thailand

For the first time, SIWW and our long-term exhibition partner MMI Asia Pte Ltd, organised roadshows in neighbouring countries to drum up interest in SIWW2024 and the Water Expo. Supported by regional partners and associations, these roadshows resulted in record numbers of regional trade visitors at SIWW2024!

#3 Revamped TechXchange drew praise from Tech Start-Ups and Venture Capitalists

At SIWW2024, the revamped TechXchange witnessed more than 30 global start-ups giving lightning pitches in a "shark-tank" format to a panel of senior utility leaders, receiving valuable feedback on their technologies.

#4 SIWW2024 expanded focus into Climate Adaptation

With cities facing increasing threats from extreme weather events, SIWW2024 broadened its focus to climate adaptation, specifically on coastal protection and flood resilience, with the inaugural Coastal and Flood Resilience Cities Roundtable and Leaders Summit.

#5 SIWW Water Expo, delivered successfully in partnership with IFAT and Messe Munich

The 2024 edition of the SIWW Water Expo was organised under a long-term partnership with Messe Munich, and held in cooperation with IFAT, setting post-COVID record numbers in exhibition floor area, exhibitors and trade visitors.

#6 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Laureate – Professor Gertjan Medema

Professor Gertjan Medema of the KWR Water Research Institute was awarded the 2024 Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize for his significant contributions in the field of wastewater-based epidemiology. His timely research breakthrough has global impact and enabled the use of wastewater surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic to fight the spread of the virus.

#7 Record Turnout of Utility and City Leaders at SIWW2024

SIWW2024 hosted its largest-ever gathering of cities and water utilities, with more than 500 leaders in attendance representing nearly 150 global water utilities, cities and regulators.

#8 Moderated Dialogue with the President of the Republic of Singapore

Attendees at the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2024 Award Ceremony & Banquet had the pleasure of participating in a moderated dialogue with the President of the Republic of Singapore Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam who is also the Co-chair of the Global Commission on the Economics of Water. Watch the session recording here >>

#9 NEWBrew – A Uniquely Singapore Beer Made from NEWater

A fan favourite, NEWBrew returned to SIWW2024 in collaboration with Brewerkz. This modern Pilsner, brewed with Singapore’s ultra-clean NEWater, features refreshing tangerine and tropical fruit notes. It was served at networking events, with each delegate receiving a three-can souvenir pack.

SIWW2024 Session Recordings Available on SIWW+

Want to catch up on the valuable insights and experiences shared by leaders and experts at SIWW2024? Selected session recordings are now up on SIWW+ for viewing.

Simply sign up for a free SIWW+ account to start exploring >>

Designed as an open-source free online repository on water innovation, SIWW+ contains SIWW and industry-related reports, articles, videos and session recordings across diverse urban water issues. Visit www.siww.com.sg/siwwplus for more information.

Singapore will be hosting two high-level water events in June 2025 – Singapore International Water Week Spotlight 2025 which will be held from 23-25 June 2025, and the 41st International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research World Congress (IAHR2025) which will be held from 22-27 June 2025.

SIWW Spotlight 2025

Cities around the world have been experiencing increasing severe storms and extreme weather patterns which have led to devastating floods that have destroyed properties and disrupted communities. With climate change, these storms are going to be more frequent and more intense in the future.

Against this background, Singapore is organising SIWW Spotlight 2025 with the theme "Flood Resilient Cities: Adapting to Climate Change" to discuss how cities can adapt to climate change and build greater resilience to floods and extreme weather events. This three-day high-level Summit will bring together leaders from cities, utilities, regulators and industry to exchange experiences, share case studies and facilitate peer-to-peer learning in tackling such climate challenges. Covering topics such as weather sensors and forecasting, city master planning, adaptation solutions, digital tools, flood preparedness and defence, community social resilience, and disaster recovery, over 250 leaders and experts, including more than 40 cities, are expected to gather to discuss and share strategies and solutions being implemented in major cities across Asia and globally.

• Cities Roundtable, the flagship programme of Spotlight 2025, will allow city leaders to come together to share experiences with their peers, form partnerships and alliances, develop solutions and take concrete action.

• High-Level Plenaries which will shine the spotlight on how industry can provide access to knowledge, technology and innovation to support the transformation of cities to become more climate resilient.

• In-Focus Forums, curated thematic-focused sessions that present case studies of projects and solutions that have been successfully implemented in cities.

• Solutions Marketplace, an exhibition which will showcase the latest innovation, solutions and services on flood management and coastal protection.

• Networking Functions which offer informal opportunities to foster business and collaboration over drinks and meals.

• Technical Site Visits to facilities and installations which offer a first-hand experience of Singapore’s integrated approach to achieve water sustainability and resilience.

We are inviting industry and solution providers to join us at SIWW Spotlight 2025. The registration fee to attend Spotlight 2025 is SGD$2,500, and the event will be capped at 250 delegates.

To learn more, visit SIWW Spotlight 2025 event website for more information.

41st World Congress of the International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR2025)

With the theme "Innovative Water Engineering for Sustainable Development", IAHR2025 will focus on four key thematic areas – (a) Climate Change Adaption and Mitigation, (b) Improving Resilience against Water Hazards and Natural Disasters, (c) Water for Energy Transition, Food Security and Nature, and (d) Digital Transformation. More than 1,500 global experts and researchers are expected to attend the Congress and will engage in interdisciplinary dialogue, share knowledge, and explore innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing water-related challenges.

To learn more, visit IAHR2025 event website for more information.

The Solutions Marketplace @ Spotlight 2025 & IAHR2025 will be held in Hall 2A of the Singapore EXPO from 23-26 June 2025. This exhibition provides an ideal platform for climate adaptation solution providers to showcase their products, solutions and services to leaders and experts from governments, cities, utilities and industry who will be attending the two events, as well as trade visitors from the region.

Shell scheme booths are available in configurations of 9sqm, 18sqm and 36sqm.

For enquiry and interest, email us at sales@iahr2025-singapore.com.sg

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Sponsorship packages are available to provide all-rounded exposure and engagement with SIWW Spotlight 2025 and IAHR2025 attendees, aligning your company with two world-class events and its influential audience.

For enquiry and interest, email us at sales@iahr2025-singapore.com.sg