What ' s on
Stockholm International Water Institute
Resource Recovery – 2nd international conference
The conference will bring together international leaders from research , academia , and industry for important discussions around resource recovery as it pertains to the human climate-water-life cycle . The conference is held in partnership with the International Water Association ( IWA ).
A particular focus will be placed on facilitating solutions to providing renewable energy , clean water , and food security to the globe ’ s most vulnerable populations . Specific topics at the conference range from the production of renewable energy , nutrients , and commodities from non-fossil resources , to finance and policy aspects to this sustainable enterprise .
5 to 9 August Columbia University Morningside Heights Campus , New York www . irrc2017 . org
Waste-to-energy technologies summit
The summit will focus on waste to energy : the process , the treatment technologies for organic waste , and its economic development . Delegates will receive all the presentations from expert speakers in various fields .
Summit highlights
• Waste-to-energy : technologies process
• Reduce the environmental burden of landfilling waste
• Organic waste technologies treatment
• What technologies is best for your operation ? Heat ? Fuel ? Electricity ?
• Enable reduction of Municipal Solid Waste .
Target audience
• Governments , municipalities
• Energy companies , fuel retailers
• Waste management companies
• Recycling companies , universities , and so forth .
23 August Emperors Palace Convention Centre , Johannesburg www . citionline . co . za
Panel from an earlier World Water Week .
World Water Week
Organised by the Stockholm International Water Institute ( SIWI ), the event brings together experts , practitioners , decision-makers , and leaders from around the globe to exchange ideas , foster new thinking , and develop solutions .
This year ’ s theme , ‘ Water and waste : Reduce and reuse ’, will tackle some of the biggest and most complex challenges facing water professionals today .
27 August to 1 September Stockholm , Sweden www . worldwaterweek . org offshoreenergytoday . com Luggage Factory
Miami , one of America ’ s most popular business capitals .
The Water Expo 2017
A trade show for US and international manufacturers and suppliers of water-related equipment and technology . This year ’ s theme is ‘ Empowering water and sanitation in all the Americas ’. Presenting equipment , technologies , products , and know-how for the wastewater , water quality , environmental services , and sanitation industries .
Network with Latin American and the Caribbean ’ s huge markets and players in the US ’ major infrastructure projects . The show serves as the effective commercial hub between North American manufacturers and distributors , buyers , professionals , dealers , operators , and contractors from more than 40 countries , including the US . Attendees meet major suppliers , get the best deals , increase professional value , connect with innovation , scout distributorships and representations , and uncover top business opportunities at local , regional , and global scales .
30 and 31 August MACC Convention Centre , Miami , Florida www . thewaterexpo . com
PIPES XI Conference
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association ( SAPPMA ) presents PIPES XI in conjunction with the Plastic Pipe Conference Association ( PPCA ), which hosts the biggest international pipe conference every second year in either Europe or the US . Their spinoff conference , which is organised every alternate year , is coming to South Africa this year . The South African edition of the conference will include at least 10 of the best papers from PIPES XVIII , which was held in Berlin in 2016 .
This is in addition to the usual line-up of national and international speakers . The conference will take place over two days to provide for an outstanding offering to our industry . Over 35 speakers will present their papers at this two-day event .
Conference themes include :
• Raw materials , additives
• Life cycle , pipe materials , design
• General interest
• Case studies , applications
• Rehabilitation , installation
• Standards , testing , certification
• Associations .
4 and 5 September Emperors Palace Convention Centre , Johannesburg www . pipesxiconference . co . za
4 Water Sewage & Effluent July / August 2017