International Water Summit 2016 (IWS)

The International Water Summit (IWS) is the leading global meeting point for showcasing and developing solutions for water sustainability in arid regions. Over four days in January 2015, IWS brought together government leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists, policymakers and thousands of trade visitors to rise to the severe challenges faced by water-scarce areas. The Gulf countries already have the highest per capita consumption of domestic water in the world and its demand is expected to double in the next two decades, further adding to water stress. So there’s no better time or better place to grow. We’re already looking ahead to IWS 2016 - and you and your business can be a part of it, whether you’re looking to access fast-growing opportunities in municipal water, industrial water or water for real estate.

About The Conference

Now in it's 4th year, the International Water Summit (IWS) is a unique global platform for promoting water sustainability and addressing water challenges across the region. IWS brings together world leaders, field experts, academia luminaries and business innovators to accelerate the development of new sustainable strategies and technologies in the Water Industry.

Held under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, IWS will continue to foster innovation, best practice and collaboration to offer tangible solutions to the pressing issue of water scarcity.

In 2015, the conference had over 300 attendees from over 40 countries and was addressed by 89 speakers, Heads of States and Ministers who addressed water challenges and innovations across the region.

WHAT’S NEW IN 2016

Dedicated content and insight across four core themes

Policy & Strategy, Finance & Funding, Technology & Innovation, Projects & Investment – all in one place

Joint sessions with the World Future Energy Summit

Special sessions bringing global experts in water and energy together

Expanded agenda, more networking

More relevant content, greater choice – and enhanced opportunities to make new connections

Low energy desalination in action

A unique opportunity to see the UAE’s Renewable Energy Water Desalination pilot project at Ghantoot

MAKE IWS YOUR MUST-ATTEND EVENT

1. Meet key stakeholders in the UAE water market

Leading figures from the Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority (ADWEA), the UAE Ministry of Environment & Water, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, Regulation and Supervision Bureau and Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company (ADSSC) will all be playing a leading role at IWS

2. Explore opportunities in desalination and wastewater

Explore the potential of the region’s most active project markets – from the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to Oman and Egypt

3. Discover new initiatives in water scarcity

Hear first hand from global experts with direct experience of water stressed markets. Learn more about the challenges facing developed economies, and the latest water demand and management initiatives.

4. Learn about sustainable water desalination

Explore key industry perspectives on sustainable desalination solutions and the next generation of policy and technology now in development.

5. Hear the latest expert insights

Take advantage of the unrivalled knowledge of an international speaker faculty of over 75+ world-class water specialists.

For more information on IWS 2016 or if you would like to get involved with the programme, please contact us.

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