Under the Patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the U.A.E. Armed Forces
Hosted by
Strategic Partner
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PROMOTING WATER SUSTAINABILITY IN ARID REGIONS
www.internationalwatersummit.com
Organised by
Promoting Water Sustainability
IWS 2017
Fast Facts
In Arid Regions
The fifth annual International Water Summit (IWS) lived up to its well-deserved reputation as the leading global event for showcasing and developing solutions for water sustainability in arid regions. IWS brings together government leaders, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policy-makers and thousands of visitors to access fast-growing opportunities in municipal water, industrial water and water for real estate.
SHOW FEATURES
Techtalk@IWS ❙ Innovate@IWS
153 exhibitors from 22 countries
attendees from
111 countries
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Exhibiting Companies
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10,200+
co-located exhibitions across energy and waste
ADSW Opening Ceremony
3,500 attendees
15-18 JANUARY 2018, ADNEC, ABU DHABI CONTACT AHMED JARAKJI
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Showcase for a Global Audience
IWS 2017
Exhibition
Global solution providers came to IWS 2017 to showcase their innovations and leading-edge water technologies before an influential audience of investors, engineering companies, contractors and local and government buyers, including the following:.
93%
of the exhibitors were satisfied with International Water Summit 2017.
65%
of the exhibitors are likely to exhibit again next year.
69%
of the exhibitors are likely to recommend the event to a friend or colleague in the industry. Source: GRS Explori
KEY EXHIBITOR SECTORS DEMAND-SIDE MANAGEMENT
SMART WATER
WATER / WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT
DISTRIBUTION AND SEWAGE NETWORKS
WATER AND ENERGY NEXUS
WATER, WASTEWATER AND WATER RE-USE IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENT DESALINATION
WATER EFFICIENCY
WATER LOSS AND NON-REVENUE WATER
INDUSTRIAL WATER
WATER FOR AGRICULTURE
WATER RE-USE AND RESOURCE RECLAMATION
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15-18 JANUARY 2018, ADNEC, ABU DHABI CONTACT AHMED JARAKJI
Tel: +971 50 667 8734 Email: ahmed.jarakji@reedexpo.ae FACTS & FIGURES 2017
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An Expert Audience High-profile Attendees
IWS 2017
Visitors
The region’s landmark future energy event will be celebrating 10 years of dedicated success in sustainability in 2017, offering access to a truly high quality global audience.
95%
of the visitors were satisfied with International Water Summit 2017.
97%
of the visitors are likely to exhibit again next year.
85%
96%
of the visitors are likely to of the visitors say it is important recommend the event to a friend to attend the event for their or colleague in the industry. business/organisation.
COMPANY ACTIVITY
JOB POSITION
44%
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
Consultancy / Construction Engineering Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contractors Manufacturer Technology Provider
27%
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
Architecture Industrial Water Users Oil & Gas/Regulators Urban Planning Design Utilities
8% 11% 10%
27% 20%
❙ Architecture ❙ Designer ❙ Engineer
6%
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
R&D Scientists Young Water Professionals Universities
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
Private Equity Finance / Banking Venture Capitalists / Law Firms Journalists / Hotels Asset Management IT Plant Operator
25% 5%
❙ Development Agency ❙ Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) ❙ Inter-Governmental Organisation (IGO)
CEO/President/Chairman Executive Management Owner / Partner / Proprietor 3 Senior Manager / Department Head VP/Director Other C Level Professional
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
17%
❙ Analyst ❙ Consultant
❙ Manager / Supervisor ❙ Programme / Project Manager ❙ Technical / Business Specialist
❙ Academic
❙ Other Industry Professionals
TOP COUNTRIES REPRESENTED BY ATTENDEES
Bahrain Algeria Canada
Egypt
India
France
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UAE
Qatar
United Kingdom
Saudi Arabia
Jordan Pakistan
Italy
Oman
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Driving The Debate on Water Sustainability
IWS 2017
Conference
The IWS conference 2017 brought together more than XX industry leaders from around the world to share their thinking and insights on solutions to the specific water challenges faced in MENA. More than XXX delegates joined the conference sessions to increase their knowledge through interactive workshops, plenary presentations, panel debates and forums for exchanging expertise and best practice. The IWS conferences cultivate a vital dialogue between stakeholders, from heads of state, government and academia to the business and financial communities.
Distinguished Speakers at the Conference Aaesha Saeed Al Shehhi Director Water Production, FEWA Alan Thomson Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Sewage Service Company (ADSSC) Alexander Ritschel Head, Technology, Application Development, Masdar Andrew Walker Director of Strategy and International Relations, IWS Angelina Galiteva Founder & Board President, Renewables 100 Policy Institute Asam Almulla Manager, Water Department, Sharjah Electricity and Water Atter Ezzat Mohamed Hannoura Director, PPP Central Unit, Ministry of Finance Bruce Smith Director of Forecasting & Planning, ADWEC
Dr. Corrado Sommariva Managing Director Generation Middle East and Main Group Director, ILF Consulting Engineers Danielle Montgomery Managing Director, Middle East and North Africa Office, Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Danielle Villessot President of Supervisory Board MASCARA-NT, President of DV Consulting Dieter Ernst Member of the Board, German Water Partnership Duncan Allison Head of Power and Infrastructure; Deputy General Manager, Structured Finance Department, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Dr. Saif Al Seiari Acting - Director General, ADWEA Tayeb Al Awadhi Senior Vice President, Energy Midstream, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
EXCHANGE EXPERTISE AND BEST PRACTICE AT WFES CONFERENCE. FOR EXCLUSIVE SPEAKING CONTACT: INTERNATIONAL WATER SUMMIT
CONTACT ROBERT JONES
Tel: +971 50 xxx xxx Email: robert.jones@reedconferences.com FACTS & FIGURES 2017
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More Features Driving Information
IWS 2017
Networking
TechTalk@IWS Exhibitors and participants at IWS 2017 were able to attend more than 40 expert presentations and case studies in a dedicated forum on the latest technologies driving progress in water sustainability.
Innovate@IWS In a live competition, X finalists in X categories were brought before a distinguished panel of judges to determine the most promising technologies for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The winners were selected for demonstrating excellence in the areas of uniqueness, business potential or long-term vision, and were announced by Stuart Moss of Isle (co-organisers of the competition) and Dr. Taha Ouarda of Masdar Institute.
Speakers at the Forum Keith Hilson Customer Solutions Director - i2O Hein Molenkamp Managing Director - Water Alliance Nigel Banford Director - Waterblade Ltd Alexander von Welczeck Founder and CEO - SkyH2O Orest Zacerkowny Global Sales Director, Memcor - Evoqua Water Technologies
Dr. Vijay Kumar Rajah Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer - Scalene Energy Water Corporation Limited Annie Brooking CEO - Bactest Ltd. Govardhan Katta International Sales Director, WWT - Evoqua Water Technologies Dr. John Williams Business Director - Oxfiniti Ken Akao Senior Sales Manager - Y's Global Vision
POSITIONING YOUR BRAND AT THE FOREFRONT OF IWS 2018 Make your mark at IWS 2018. Discover how to reach new audiences and showcase your projects.
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Bringing Together World Leaders in Sustainability
IWS 2017 Opening Ceremony and GAD
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Opening Ceremony The official opening ceremony initiated four days of discussion and collaboration between policymakers, investors and thought leaders. It also recognised ground-breaking achievements in sustainability with the Zayed Future Energy Award, a prize which has impacted 200 million people globally by giving them access to clean energy, and safe water and food.
Abu Dhabi Global Action Day Following the ceremony, Abu Dhabi Global Action Day aimed to turn the ambitious goals of COP 21, the Paris Climate Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into innovative, yet practical policy, investment and technology solutions and partnerships.
Presidential keynotes
H.E Nursultan Nazarbayev
H.E. Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera
H.E. Filip Vujanović
Rt. Honourable Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
H.E. Horacio Cartes
President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
President of the Republic of Costa Rica
President of Montenegro
Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
President of the Republic of Paraguay
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IWS 2017
SBC
Take advantage of Sustainability Business Connect, a tailored networking programme designed to bring buyers and sellers together to do business at IWS.
What is Business Connect 365? The Business Connect 365 digital matchmaking solution allows you to manage your time efficiently at IWS, to ensure you make the business contacts essential for your company’s needs. You can fill your whole day with productive meetings by simply registering as a visitor and you will automatically receive access to the online match making platform. It's that simple! Business Connect 365 is available 24/7, giving you time to plan in advance and get the most from IWS once you arrive. Accessible via your desktop, laptop, mobile or tablet.
81%
of buyers says Business Connect 365 Digital Matchmaking is better compared to the other systems used.
85%
of IWS buyers would like to keep engaging with exhibitors post show. Source: GRS Explori
Sustainability Business Connect Brings Elite Buyers to ADSW Representing both the private and public sectors, carefully selected key decision makers (Elite Buyers) are hosted by the Business Connect programme during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, with the guarantee of attending pre-arranged meetings with ADSW exhibiting companies and generating new business.
177
ELITE BUYERS
120
COMPANIES
14
COUNTRIES
1,773
ACCOUNT USERS
8,600
MEETINGS
Business Connect 365 The Business Connect digital matchmaking solution allows you to manage your time efficiently at ADSW 2017, to ensure you make the business contacts essential for your company’s needs. By pre-arranging meetings, exhibiting companies can count on having well-matched, high-potential encounters during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.
50
ELITE BUYERS
COMPANIES
SEE HOW SBC CAN WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS. MAKE THE MOST OF NEW SALES AND PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL WATER SUMMIT
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CONTACT MAI ISMAIL
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COUNTRIES Tel: +971 50 526 6736 Email: mai.ismail@reedexpo.ae FACTS & FIGURES 2017
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A Representation of Buyers at IWS 2017
IWS 2017
Visitors
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS QATAR
ALGERIA The National Sanitation Office ONA • CEO
EGYPT Construction Authority for Potable Water & Wastewater - Alexandria, North Coast • Supervisor on Pursuance & Execution of Water & Waste Water Treatment Projects - Giza Construction Authority for Potable Water & Wastewater - Giza • Supervisor on Pursuance & Execution of Water & Waste Water Treatment Projects - Giza Hydro Power Plant Executive Authority - HPPEA • Head of Mechanical Studies Sector
National Organization Of Potable Water & Sanitary Drainage • Head of Studies , Research Sector & Design Dep.
KUWAIT Ministry of Public Work • Asst. Under Sec, Sanitary Eng. Sector • Treatment Water Department Manager Louis Berger - Kuwait • Senior Project Manager
MOROCCO National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water • Technical & Engineering Senior Manager
OMAN Dhofar Municipality • Director of Sanitary Drainage Ministry of Regional Municipality & Water Recourses • Water Technology Engineer
TRAGS Engineering & Contracting • Business Development Manager Larsen & Toubro Limited • Head-Business Development (International) Louis Berger - Qatar • SVP / Managing Director
SAUDI ARABIA Al Ayuni Investment and Contacting Company - AICC • Chief Commercial Officer Al Hammad Water Station • General Manager Bandar Bin Rubean Co • General Manager Jeddah Municipality • Supervisor Services General Mowah Company • Vice President National Water Works Company - NWWC • CEO Saline Water Conversion Corporation • Deputy Governor for Project Executions in Acting
SRI LANKA The National Water Supply & Drainage Board - NWSDB • Vice Chairman
PAKISTAN Superior Engineering Services • Managing Director
Muscat Projects LLC • Managing Partner Salalah Sanitary Drainage Services Co. • Head Section of Operation & Maintenance • Head Section of Treated Water Networks
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A Representation of Buyers at WFES 2017
IWS 2017
SBC
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES BUYERS Al Ain Food & Beverage PJSC Agthia • Divisional Head- Quality Assurance & HSE
AAW Consulting Engineers • General Manager
Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company • Projects Support Specialist • Projects Engineer
• Engineering Department Manager
Centro Al Manhal & Al Rawda Arjaan by Rotana • Chief Engineer
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi • Sustainability Manager
Dubai Municipality • Principal Operations Management Officer
• Section Head Drainage & Irrigation
• Senior Development Engineer
Emirates National Oil Company - ENOC Abu Dhabi Transmission & Dispatch Company • Department Manager
• Operation Manager • Site Incharge - Automotive Services • EHS Officer • EHS Inspector
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Company - ADWEC • Head of Water Section
Gulf Industrial Services Company L.L.C. - GISCO • Engineering & Technical Manager
ACE International - Consulting Engineers • Abu Dhabi Office Manager
IDROESSE INFRASTRUCTURE MIDDLE EAS • Sr. Mech./HYD. Design Engineer
Al Ain Rotana • Chief Engineer
National Drilling Company - NDC • Sr. Reliability Engineer
Al Ghurair Arjaan & Al Ghurair Rayhaan by Rotana • Environment, Health & Safety Officer
Al Rawda Arjaan by Rotana
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority - SEWA • Water Department Manager
• Engineer
Sharjah Municipality ARCADIS
• Head of Sewage Treatment Works & Laboratory
• Water for Industry Leader - Middle East
Arkan Architects Consultants • Head of MEP Department
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Tebodin Middle East Ltd. • Sr. Infrastructure Engineer
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A Powerful, Multi-channel Marketing & PR Campaign. As an exhibitor you will benefit from a campaign that spans the globe and reaches thousands of industry professionals. As part of ADSW, International Water Summit and its co-located exhibitions achieved PR coverage of more than $60 Million and advertising in excess of $14 Million in 2017, targeted across the following channels:
WEBSITE
TELEVISION
SOCIAL MEDIA
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & BUSINESS MAGAZINES
MULTI-CHANNEL MARKETING & PR CAMPAIGN
E-MAIL MARKETING
INTERNATIONAL NEWSPAPERS
DIRECT MAIL
RADIO
TRADE AND BUSINESS MAGAZINES
❙ Arab Water World ❙ CEO Insight ❙ Everything About Water ❙ Revolve Water ❙ Utilities ME ❙ Water. Desalination + reuse ❙ Water Digest ❙ World of Engineering
NEWSPAPERS
❙ Al Ittihad ❙ The National ❙ Gulf News ❙ Al Khaleej ❙ The Energy Industry Times
BROADCASTERS
❙ Abu Dhabi FM ❙ CATV ❙ City FM ❙ CNBC Arabia ❙ Dubai Eye ❙ Dubai 92 FM ❙ Emarat FM ❙ Star FM ❙ Sky News Arabia FM ❙ Virgin Radio
60+
REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE & BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS
700+
RADIO SPOTS AND LIVE READS
200+ EMAIL PROMOTIONS SENT
100K+ SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNITY
FOR EXHIBITION SPACE BOOKING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL WATER SUMMIT
THOUSANDS OF UNIQUE VISITORS TO EACH WEBSITE
CONTACT AHMED JARAKJI
30+
REGIONAL NEWSPAPER ADVERTS
70,000+ VISITOR INVITES MAILED
1,000+ TVC SPOTS
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Thank You IWS 2017 Sponsors and Partners
EIP Water
Boosting opportunities – Innovating water
FOR EXHIBITION SPACE BOOKING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL WATER SUMMIT
CONTACT AHMED JARAKJI
Tel: +971 50 667 8734 Email: ahmed.jarakji@reedexpo.ae FACTS & FIGURES 2017
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Where Will Your Business Be In January 2018? The region’s landmark future energy event will be entering its second decade of proven success in sustainability, offering access to a truly relevant and influential global audience. Be a part of the 6th International Water Summit to reach new decision-makers and influencers and showcase your projects.
FOR EXHIBITION SPACE BOOKING AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE IWS TEAM GROUP EVENT DIRECTOR Naji El Haddad T: +971 2 409 0499 naji.haddad@reedexpo.ae
ACTING EXHIBITION MANAGER Ahmed Jarakji M:+971 50 667 8734 ahmed.jarakji@reedexpo.ae
GOVERNMENT AND BUYERS RELATIONS MANAGER May Ismail T: +971 2 491 7615 M: +971 50 526 6736 mai.ismail@reedexpo.ae
MARKETING - MEDIA RELATIONS Afrina Nasrin T: +971 2 4090387 afrina.nasrin@reedexpo.ae
SHOW ADMIN & CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER Marites Dominguez T:+971 2 409 0423 marites.dominguez@reedexpo.ae
ASSISTANT DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER Mariam Sabra T: +971 2 409 0300 mariam.sabra@reedexpo.ae
INTERNATIONAL SALES NETWORK AUSTRIA / GERMANY Anna Reineke +49 21155 628538 anna.reineke@reedexpo.de
BELGIUM / FRANCE Alexandre Graziani +33 1 79 71 93 20 agraziani@reed-export.fr
CHINA Darren Wu +86 1059339206 darren.wu@reedexpo.com.cn
DENMARK Antony Kucuk +44 20 8910 7064 Antony.Kucuk@reedexpo.co.uk
INDIA Akhil Jajoo +91 99202 60800 akhiljajoo@ibcgroup.co.in
ITALY Emma Luca +39 02 4351 7049 luca.emma@reedexpo.it
JAPAN Keiko Itai +81 3 6261 2996 itaik@reedexpo.co.jp
NETHERLANDS Nadine Grotendorst +31 6 22 97 02 65 ngrotendorst@reed-export.fr
SINGAPORE Theresa Len +65 6780 4592 theresa.len@ReedExpo.com.sg
SWITZERLAND Viviane Mor +41 43 288 18 84/88 fairspace@t-link.ch
TAIWAN April Hung +886 2 2598 2630 ext.111 april_hung@wesexpo.com.tw
TURKEY Betul Oktuay +90 212 867 1244 betuloktuay@reedtuyap.com.tr
UK Jack Hassall +44 20 8910 7089 jack.hassall@reedexpo.co.uk
USA / CANADA Christopher Domans +1 203 840 5827 cdomans@reedexpo.com
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