Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities
Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
1 to 5 July
www.siww.com.sg
SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK 2012 Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (centre) at the Water Expo 2011.
The United Nations projects that by 2050, urban and industrial water use will double while climate change and rapid urbanisation will place mounting pressures on urban systems. Beyond the basic provision of water supply and sanitation, water management is crucial for cities to be liveable and sustainable. In the face of global urbanisation and climate challenges, the theme “Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities� reinforces the pressing need to integrate sustainable water management strategies into the urban planning process. Singapore International Water Week 2012 provides the platform to address these challenges and explore opportunities in the
integration of water solutions and urban planning in cities around the world. Opportunities abound for global water leaders and practitioners from the public and private sectors to debate in water dialogues, network with key industry players, showcase leading-edge technologies and best practices and identify viable solutions to address this common challenge. Held in conjunction with the 3rd World Cities Summit and the inaugural CleanEnviro Singapore, delegates, trade visitors and exhibitors will have more opportunities to promote practical and sustainable water solutions and tap into a vast network of public and private sector players in urban solutions.
WHY YOU SHOULD PARTICIPATE A Premier Water Event
Opening Ceremony
Steadily gaining traction as one of the leading water events in the global water calendar, Singapore International Water Week 2011 notched new highs when the event came to a close on 8 July 2011.
• The total value of announcements for projects awarded, tenders, investments and R&D MOUs reached S$2.9 billion, underscoring the immense business opportunities that come with Water Week.
• Remarkable year-on-year growth of 60% in attendance and 70% increase in exhibition space since its inauguration in 2008.
• Strong support from some 600 participating companies and 15 international pavilions cements the Water Expo’s position as one of Asia’s most comprehensive exhibition.
• 13,500 participants from 99 countries and regions attended the Water Week 2011, making this one of the biggest events on the water calendar.
• 37 new products and technologies made their regional and international debut at the Water Expo’s Launch@SIWW innovation showcase, signaling a strong endorsement of the Water Week as an important platform for companies looking to promote their new products to key water markets.
Network with Who’s Who in the Water Industry Singapore International Water Week plays an important part in bridging connections for the international water community. The online portal, Connect@SIWW, allows delegates, exhibitors and hosted buyers to engage potential business partners prior to attending the event, maximising your time during the week.
The portal also complements the many networking events held throughout Water Week. The Industry-to-Industry networking sessions hosted by local industry associations also provides for rich networking grounds while creating cross-industry business opportunities.
Redefining Your Experience at the Heart of Marina Bay
Marina Bay Sands (right) at Marina Bay
Complete with award-winning facilities, delegates, trade visitors and exhibitors alike can look forward to a refreshing Singapore International Water Week which will take place at the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
Featuring state-of-the-art technology, highly flexible exhibition halls and a convention centre that can host over 45,000 delegates, the Sands Expo and Convention Centre will redefine your convention experience. Located at the heart of Marina Bay, the Marina Bay Sands also offers a breath-taking and panoramic view of the waterfront and city skyline.
Honouring Outstanding Contributions The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011 was awarded to Dr James L. Barnard for his groundbreaking invention of the Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) technology, an environmentally sustainable, biological method to treat used water so that it can be returned safely to lakes and rivers. Chosen from 72 high-quality nominations from 29 countries, his BNR technology uses naturally-occurring micro-organisms to remove nitrogen and phosphorus from used water. Nominations for the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2012 are now open until 31 October 2011. For more information, visit www.siww.com.sg or email leekuanyewwaterprize@siww.com.sg.
Dr James L. Barnard, winner of the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2011 receiving the award from former Minister Mentor, Lee Kuan Yew, accompanied by Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources (left) and Dr Tony Tan, Chairman of Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize Council (right).
About Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize The highlight of the Water Week, the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems by either applying revolutionary technologies or the implementation of innovative policies and programmes that benefit humanity. This prestigious international award is named after Singapore’s former Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who championed the development of Singapore’s water sustainability efforts.
Water Governance in a Changing Urban Environment At the 2011 Water Leaders Summit, more than 350 leaders forming the who’s who of the global water industry came together in a stimulating discussion, all for a shared goal of ensuring water sustainability for years to come.
The Water Leaders Summit is a “by-invitation” event. Email waterleaderssummit@siww.com.sg for more information.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong shared important lessons and strategies to solving the country’s water challenges at the inaugural Water Conversation. In addition, the new Water Leaders Summit Workshops attracted industry leaders who came together for a lively debate on water pressures and climate change. An arena for influential stakeholders to engage in focused dialogues aimed at good governance, innovative technology and sound financing strategies, the Water Leaders Summit is one of the pillar events of the Singapore International Water Week.
The Water Conversation with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (left), facilitated by Ambassador-at-Large Professor Tommy Koh (right).
Identifying Trends and Addressing Challenges The Water Convention 2011 saw a record 428 submissions from 50 countries and a gathering of over 1100 experts and practitioners to interact and share ideas on a wide range of water challenges and solutions. The launch of “Hot Issues” workshops set the stage for further in-depth discussions during the 35 track-specialised parallel sessions featuring more than 140 platform presentations throughout the Water Convention. Next year, delegates can look forward to an enhanced Water Convention experience with the return of the much lauded interactive electronic poster boards, together with its popular “Hot Issues” workshops. Water Convention will be calling for papers from September 2011. Email waterconvention@siww.com.sg for more information.
Water Convention Plenary
Showcasing WATER Innovation & TechnologIES The Water Expo is Asia’s most important and comprehensive water trade show focusing on innovations, products and services. Water Expo 2011 was a huge success with some 600 participating companies, 15 international group pavilions and 37 new technologies and products launched. Held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Water Expo 2012 will return on a even bigger scale with all the covered exhibition space located on a single level. Exhibition space at Water Expo is now available for reservation. For sales and sponsorship enquiries, email: ruthcheah@siww.com.sg
Cost of Participation Raw Space (minimum 24 sqm)
S$490 per sqm
Standard Shell Scheme (minimum 12 sqm)
S$570 per sqm
Water Expo 2011
Oasis of Opportunities Close to 100 water leaders and CEOs spoke about a myriad of projects and business opportunities at Business Forums 2011. Besides networking opportunities, the Business Forums also offer a platform for industry leaders to understand the business climate across eight markets covering the Americas, Australia, China, Europe, India, Japan, Middle East & North Africa and Southeast Asia.
China Business Forum
ABOUT SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEK Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) is the global platform for water solutions. It brings policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners together to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world.
The 5th Singapore International Water Week is held in conjunction with the 3rd World Cities Summit and the inaugural CleanEnviro Singapore.
The event’s flagship programmes comprise: • Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize • Water Leaders Summit • Water Convention • Water Expo • Business Forums
World Cities Summit
With flagship programmes highlighting integrated water solutions, Singapore International Water Week continues to add value to participants with opportunities to forge discussions, explore business collaborations and promote the exchange of ideas and innovations. These programmes explore various topics – technology, policy, business and financing – that contribute to the development of holistic water solutions. Together with an exciting line-up of technical tours, co-located events and a myriad of networking opportunities, Singapore International Water Week is an event not to be missed. For more information, visit www.siww.com.sg.
World Cities Summit is a premier event that brings together practitioners and policy makers with leading experts in their field to identify innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges facing cities today. For more information, visit www.worldcitiessummit.com.sg.
CleanEnviro Singapore The inaugural CleanEnviro Singapore showcases waste management, energy and resources recovery companies, plant, machinery and equipment and cleaning technologies. Trade visitors will be able to source new waste management solutions and environmental technologies, meet global clients and hear experts on emerging issues on industry trends. For more information, visit www.wastemetasia.org.
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CONTACT US For enquiries on Singapore International Water Week, please contact:
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Maurice Neo Managing Director Singapore International Water Week 40 Scotts Road #10-01 Singapore 228231 Tel : +65 6731 3191 Fax : +65 6731 3055 Email : info@siww.com.sg
Ruth Cheah Singapore International Water Week Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 Level 3, #038-017 Singapore 819643 Tel : +65 6542 8660 ext 152 Mobile: +65 9736 6864 Fax : +65 6542 8683 / 6546 6062 Email : ruthcheah@siww.com.sg