Message from the Co-chairs of the Water Convention 2011 Programme Committee
Harry Seah Director Technology & Water Quality Office PUB, Singapore
Darryl Day General Manager, Sustainability Power & Water Corporation, Australia
It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2011. The theme of Water Week 2011 is ‘Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment’, focusing on the impact of paradigm shifts in water management and climate change, on the urban environment. A flagship event of the Water Week, the Water Convention has seen three very successful years in bringing together working professionals from various aspects of the water industry and academia to share their experiences. As we approach the fourth edition of the Water Convention, we want to build upon previous successes to bring more solutions and shared experiences to the delegates. We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to your overwhelming response to our call for papers to the convention, where over 400 submissions from 50 countries were received this year. For Water Convention 2011, we will be introducing a series of focused workshops before the Water Convention. Through the discussions during these workshops, we would like to set the tone for the rest of the convention, for the benefit of speakers and participants alike. These focused workshops will address a wide range of water related issues and current trends in water treatment, distribution and reuse with a particular emphasis on Asian countries, discuss challenges in integrated river basin management, and share on the role of leadership and finance in water reforms. Another highlight this year to look forward to is the formal launch of the 4th Edition of WHO guidelines for drinking-water quality. With such an exciting programme, we believe that this year’s convention will bring more fruitful discussions. Please accept our warmest invitation to participate in the Water Convention 2011 and let the Convention be a platform for you to enrich others with your experiences.
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