Posts filed under ‘Technology’
Afriwater 2011, Johannesburg, South Africa, 13-15 September 2011
Under the umbrella of Afriwater, the biennial water and waste exhibition and conferences, the following events will be co-located:
- WISA 2011 Conference, 15 September, organised by the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) with the theme: “Water Quality – Problems and Solutions”
- IPUC 2011 – International Pump User Conference : Adapting Pumping Systems for an Era of Limited and Expensive Power, 13-14 September, more information
- Pumping System Assessments Workshop, 15 September
Web site: www.afriwater.co.za
2011 OU International WaTER Conference, Norman, OK, USA, 24-25 October 2011
Organised by the Water Technologies for Emerging Regions (WaTER) Center at the University of Oklahoma, the conference will bring together water and sanitation experts from academia, industry, NGOs, government and foundations.
Conference theme: Synergy at the Interface: Integrating Technology, Social Entrepreneurship and Behavior Change.
Ben Fawcett, 2011 International WaTER Prize Winner, will give a plenary address.
Keynote speakers:
- Ned Breslin, Water for People – Hydrophilanthropy
- Annette Johnson, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology – Water Technologies
- Dennis Lettenmaier, University of Washington – Water Resources/Climate Change
- John Oldfield, Water Advocates – Legislative Update
- Kurt Soderlund, Safe Water Network – Social Entrepreneurship
- Peter Winch, Director, Social and Behavioral Interventions Program, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health – Behavior Change
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition, Busan, Korea, 16-22 October 2012
Held every two years and organised by the International Water Association (IWA), the congress & exhibition attracts 5,000 water professionals from companies and institutions around the world.
Themes:
- Science and application of water treatment and management
- Water, climate, food and energy
- Cities of the future
- Managing utilities and their assets
- Securing new and traditional water resources for the future
- Water, ecosystems and catchments
- Water and health – microbiological and chemical
In Busan, IWA will organise a ‘Development Corner’, a dedicated space at the Congress to learn about water and sanitation issues and challenges in the developing world and how they are being actively addressed.
Deadlines:
- Proposals for platform and presentations, workshops and discussions: 1 September 2011
- Submission of full papers: 31 May 2012
- Presenters registration: 30 June 2012
Web site: www.iwa2012busan.org
OU International WaTER Conference, Norman, OK, USA, 24-25 October 2011
Organised by: Water Technologies for Emerging Regions (WaTER) Center at the University of Oklahoma
Theme: Synergy at the Interface: Integrating Technology, Social Entrepreneurship and Behavior Change
The two-day conference will include poster and concurrent paper sessions devoted to all technical and non-technical topics and sectors (e.g., science, engineering, health, anthropology, sociology, business, meteorology, geography, education, and cultural issues) relevant to water and sanitation in remote regions of emerging regions.
Topics:
- fluoride mitigation systems
- appropriate drilling technologies
- novel WASH technologies
- drinking water treatment innovations
- ground water exploration/production systems
- treatment wetlands for water quality mitigation
- rainwater harvesting
- conservation and reuse technologies
- social entrepreneurship/microfinance
- cultural and behavioral change
- climate change effects on water resources
- public health assessments
- capacity building
Abstract deadline: 15 June 2011
For the call for abstracts and more information go to the conference web site
6th Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) Forum, Kampala, Uganda, 29 November – 01 December 2011
Theme: Rural Water Supply in the 21st Century: Myths of the Past, Visions for the Future
Organised by: Skat, UNICEF, the Water and Sanitation Programme of the World Bank (WSP), IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), WaterAid and the Ministry of Water and Environment in Uganda
Target group: small private enterprises, political leaders from a local level, local and central government administrators, extension staff, NGO staff and donors.
Programme:
- Day 1: Overview of Rural Water Supplies. Success and failures in the past and RWSN achievements
- Day 2: Sustainability of Rural Water Supplies and islands of success from around the world
- Day 3: Vision for Rural Water Supplies, with promising ways of dealing with emerging challenges
- Day 4: (optional): field visits and seminars on:
- Life-Cycle Costs Approach (IRC-WASHCost)*
- Water Point Mapping (WaterAid)
- Photovoltaic Services for Developing Countries (Entec AG)
*Seminar on the Life-Cycle Costs Approach, Friday 2 December 2011 09.00 – 17.00
The life-cycle cost approach consists of a methodology that has been developed for costing sustainable water and sanitation services by assessing life-cycle costs and comparing them against levels of service provided. In this seminar, we will focus on the use of the life-cycle costs approach for water and sanitation in rural and peri-urban areas building on experiences in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Andhra Pradesh (India) and Mozambique. What are the minimum data needs and how are they determined? Which data collection tools can be used? How can costs and service levels be analysed to draw conclusions? Delegates can register for the training through by sending an email to Audrey van Soest: soest@irc.nl
About 300 – 500 participants from all over the world are expected to attend the event and share their practical experiences and good practices on a wide range of aspects of rural water supplies. These include cost-effective technologies, accelerating self supply, management and support systems, catchment protection and finance.
The Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) is a global knowledge network with over 2,000 members. It focuses on four flagship themes: cost-effective boreholes, self supply, sustainable rural water supplies and handpump technologies.
Conference web site: rwsnforum.wordpress.com
Singapore International Water Week, 04-08 July 2011
Theme: Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment
This global platform for water solutions brings policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners together.
The event’s flagship programmes comprise:
- Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize
- Water Leaders Summit
- Water Convention
- Water Expo
- Business Forums
In 2010 Singapore International Water Week attracted 14,000 trade visitors, 1,000 participants attended the Water Convention, and 350 leaders from the global water industry were at the Water Leaders Summit.
In 2011 the Water Convention will focus on four main themes:
- Solutions for Water Systems Efficiency & Effectiveness
- Planning for Sustainable Water Solutions
- Water Quality & Health
- Governance & Finance
Conference web site: www.siww.com.sg
Stabilisation Ponds 2011: 9th IWA Specialist Conference on Waste Stabilisation Ponds, Adelaide, Australia, 01-03 August 2011
Organised by: IWA Specialist Group on Waste Stabilisation Ponds and the Australian Water Association
This conference will focus on techniques for the delivery of the maximum volumes of clean, environmentally safe, treated waste water for amenity and agricultural purposes, using minimal energy inputs and having low maintenance requirements.
Topics:
- Performance of WSP
- Biology
- WSP applications for smaller communities
- WSP and sustainability issues – carbon, energy reduction – bio energy production
- Public health microbiology
- WSP case studies
- WSPs and their integration with other treatment technologies
Conference web site: www.iwawsp11.com
SSS 4 WATER: Small Sustainable Solutions for Water, Venice, Italy, 18-22 April 2011
This International Water Association (IWA) specialised event is hosted and organised by the Venice Water Authority in collaboration with the School of Chemical Engineering for Wastewater Treatment and Renewable Resources.
It combines 3 conferences:
- 10th Specialized Conference on Small Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems (SWWS)
- 4th Specialized Conference on Decentralized Water and Wastewater International Network (DEWSIN)
- 3th Specialized Conference on Resources Oriented Sanitation (EcoSan)
Paper submission deadline: 15 December 2010
Conference web site: www.wastewater-venice-2011.com
2nd IWA Development Congress & Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21–24 November 2011
Organised by: International Water Association (IWA) and Malaysian Water Association (MWA)
The Congress will “focus on workable approaches for the global water sector in low and middle income countries, from challenges to service delivery, through technological innovation, to implementation and delivery. The aim is to develop and help set the research and practice agenda for water and sanitation services internationally”.
Main themes:
- Urban water supply service provision
- Urban sanitation and wastewater service provision
- Managing, planning and financing urban water and sanitation services
- Social dimensions
Web site: www.iwa2011kl.org/
2nd WaterLoss Asia 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 13-15 October 2010
Organised by: Malaysian Water Association and PROTEMP Group
WaterLoss Asia is a specialized event on Non-Revenue Water. It comprises of a conference, workshop & an exhibition showcasing the latest technologies to manage water losses effectively. The first WaterLoss Asia was held in 2008 with over 400 participants.
Conference web site: www.waterlossasia.com
