Event focuses on sustainable water solutions for cities

The Singapore International Water Week is the global platform for water solutions that will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners to address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities and celebrate achievements in the water world.

The inaugural event will be held 23–27 June at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre. The theme is Sustainable Water Solutions for Cities, and it will focus on best practices, successful case studies and the practical delivery of water solutions and technologies.

Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, will open the Singapore International Water Week in conjunction with the World Cities Summit and deliver the opening address.

The first Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize, named after Singapore’s founding father Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, will be presented annually to an individual or an organisation for outstanding contribution towards solving the world's water problems by applying innovative technologies, policies or programs that benefit humanity.

The event comprises:

• The Water Leaders Summit, chaired by Singapore’s Ambassador-at-Large Prof Tommy Koh, who is also the chairperson of the Asia-Pacific Water Forum Governing Council. The summit will bring together decision makers in government, utilities providers and water companies from around the world to network and discuss global issues and challenges.
• The Water Convention, which focuses on technology and practical delivery, is where experts from industry and academia will exchange ideas on the latest advancements and applications.
• The Water Expo will be a major tradeshow where buyers and sellers of water technologies and solutions can meet. More than 300 companies are expected to participate in the exhibition.
• The Water Festival will see events and water-based activities being organised for the public throughout the Water Week.

For more information, visit www.siww.com.sg.