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8 NEWS International industries plan to come together for knowledge sharing Plumbing and building industry representatives will come together for knowledge sharing in Melbourne, Australia. The 45th International Symposium CIBW062 will take place on the 8-10 September 2019 at the Pan Pacific Hotel Melbourne followed by the World Plumbing Conference on the 11-13 September 2019 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. www.worldplumbing.org The two international conferences have been arranged, side by side to provide an extensive range of events for the plumbing and building industries over one full week. The CIBW062 Symposium ‘Water Supply and Drainage for Buildings’ is held by the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB). The symposium focuses on water supply and drainage for buildings, rainwater efficiency, sustainability and climate change. The 12th Triennial World Plumbing Conference is held by the World Plumbing Council with local host the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre. The conference provides the global plumbing community an opportunity to come together for knowledge sharing, networking and professional development. www.plumbingafrica.co.za @plumbingonline @plumbingonline The conference will focus on the four pillars of plumbing: participation, practices, products and protection. “The World Plumbing Conference 2019 is part of the Council’s commitment to achieving the best possible plumbing for the world through growth and development of the plumbing industry. “The Conference is an opportunity to share knowledge that will assist in future planning for the industry and we hope by the end of the event we will see a revitalised and inspired global plumbing community,” said Shayne La Combre, Chairperson of the World Plumbing Council. “The CIBW62 working group meets each year to report on research and new findings in the field of water supply and drainage for buildings. It is the primary international forum for presentation of research-related outputs, industry developments and improvements in standardisation. Given the natural synergies, I am delighted that we are able to offer delegates a chance to attend both the CIBW62 symposium and the World Plumbing Conference in Melbourne in September,” added Lynne Jack, Chairperson of CIBW62 Working Group. PA @PlumbingAfricaOnline August 2019 Volume 25 I Number 6