South African
International Water Conference
Shaping the Future of Water Together
8 – 10 OCTOBER 2024 – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
“Among the many things I learnt as a president was the centrality of Water in the social, political and economic affairs of the country, the continent and the world."
The South Africa International Water Week seeks to position itself as one of the leading global Platforms that gathers thought leaders, experts and technocrats from governments, cities, municipalities, utilities and industry to share knowledge and best practice on innovative water solutions and create enabling partnerships to tackle urban, rural water and climate change challenges.
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South Africa International Water Week
In association with SBS Conferences & Exhibitions
Introduction
The South African International Water Congress is presented as an integral part of South African Water Week (SAIWW 2024)
Water Scarcity is a major challenge in South Africa. This represents a substantial opportunity to investors and businesses in the Water sector.
The inaugural trailblazing conference is for the water sector from across the globe with a particular focus on southern Africa. It will bring visionaries and innovators from around the glove together with policy makers, financiers, and key public sector leaders from across all spheres of government. The conference will address the challenges of water and sanitation in southern Africa. Water is our most vital resource and essential to human existence and must be carefully managed and utilised to avoid future catastrophes.
The event’s point of departure will be the South African water sector, with respect to Water and Sanitation Services (WSS) and Water Resource Management (WRM), but also South Africa in wider international and regional context.
The aim is therefore to bring together South African, African and international water leadership, experts and other stakeholders to “think out of the box” about substantial water issues. The organisers are very conscious and respectful of the international and regional water weeks of Stockholm, Singapore and others, as well as the AfWAS conference. The SAIWW event will be an addition, not a rival.
Therefore, while the local interest of South African stakeholders will be a pronounced theme, there is great appreciation of the rich knowledge and expertise of counterparts elsewhere in Africa and globally. This will be reflected in the program and participants –local, regional and international water sector experts, potential private sector investors and practitioners; water users like manufacturers and businesses, and academia to share knowledge and best practice. The concept note will be followed by monthly progress notes.
This conference is a high-level forum for leaders with the brightest minds in the public and private sectors to join forces and combat the challenges of water and sanitation with unrivalled energy. Whilst Focussed on South Africa it has implications for Southern Africa and the African Continent. We seek bold ideas and smart solutions to control water cost and optimize water usage.
Join us at this high-level conference aimed at achieving your organisations water sustainability objectives by improving water efficiency and reducing environmental impact through the implementation of water conservation and sustainability solutions.
This trailblazing event is a must for all water suppliers and large water users. Diarise the date now.
Programme
TUESDAY, 7 OCTOBER 2024
Site visits 11:00 – 18:00
WEDNESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2024
Conference 09:00 – 17:00
Networking Party 17:00 – 19:30
THURSDAY, 9 OCTOBER 2024
Conference. 09:00 – 17:00
Gala Dinner. 19:00 – 23:00
FRIDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2024
Conference. 09:00 – 15:00
Topics for discussion will include:
Policy
National, Provincial & Municipal
Rainfall
Global Warming & Climate Change
Recycling
Desalination, Sewage & Wastewater
Rivers
Eco Systems, Pollution & Water Rights
Dams & Reservoirs
Design & Construction, Water Treatment, Hydropower Generation
Distribution Network
Pump Stations, Pipes, Control Valves & Water Meters
End Users
Industrial, Commercial, Agriculture & Domestic
Technology
Research and innovations in Water Process and Resource Management
who should attend?
Public officials and policy makers and private sector senior managers involved in the Water and Sanitation Sector. Including but not limited to:
- Government and public officials
- Fund Managers and development finance institutions
- Climate and environmental professionals
- Water Collection & Storage Specialist
- Water and Sewage Treatment Engineers
- Mechanical and Plant Engineers
- Storm Water and Flood Protection Experts
- Engineering Services Consultants
- Management Services Advisers
- Water Research and Technology Specialist
- Instrumentation, Control and Automation Professionals
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