“I joined the IDA in 2006 because, as a young professional, IDA offered me the opportunity to access a community that is firmly committed to promoting the use of desalination technology and which boosts the communication between the different stakeholders in the sector, as well as for its promotion of the research and technology diffusion. In my opinion, one of the most valuable aspects is that IDA connects the global desalination community. This not only include the most important companies, but also end-users, engineers, consultants, financiers, developers, researchers and governments. This offers a great networking opportunity as well as good access to technological knowledge. IDA mainly has provided me with the opportunity to meet relevant people within the sector, share knowledge, access new technologies and visibility that helped me to develop my professional career. The desalination and reuse industry needs motivated young professionals with different skills and backgrounds, open to new and innovative ideas, to integrate new technology and face the challenges that the sector needs to deal with in the future. IDA is a great platform to learn more about the industry and build a good network of friends, colleagues, researchers and suppliers who can help meet future challenges and enhance society together.�
Jorge J. Malfeito
Director de I+D+i, Acciona Agua
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