INTERNATIONAL WATER WEEKAMSTERDAM

October 29 – November 4, 2011The Netherlands

ContentPage 1 Introduction

Page 3 Themes

Page 4 Aquatech Amsterdam

Page 5 Integrated Aqua Solutions

Page 6 Aquaterra

Page 7 Aquatech Innovation Award

Page 8 Water Innovation Programme

Page 9 IWA & Waternet congresses

Page 11 Dutch Water Sector in a global context

Page 12 Industrial Leaders Forum

Page 13 GWI workshops on Water Framework Directive

Page 14 Wetsus Aquatech Executive Masterclass

Page 15 Country delegations

Page 16 Excursions

Page 17 Public Events

Page 18 Overview of all events

Page 19 Amsterdam RAI

Page 20 City of Amsterdam

Page 21 Aquatech Global Events

All events, themes and programmes listed in this publication are subject to change.

Partners:

IntroductionDutch HeritageThe Dutch have lived below sea level since the Middle Ages. Securing land and lives against water, whether it flows from the sea or from rivers in the hinterland, has been a challenge we have faced for centuries. At the same time, the Netherlands have a comfortable lifestyle and a thriving economy thanks to the opportunities water brings. Water is our heritage.

Knowledge and expertiseThis Dutch heritage has evolved into the world’s most renowned knowledge and expertise in the world of water. This will now be on display in full force alongside other global leaders in this first edition of the International Water Week taking place in Amsterdam.

Coming togetherThe week consists of various components, including the internationally renowned Aquatech Amsterdam trade exhibition, and Aquaterra, the world forum on delta and coastal develop-ment. Esteemed organisations, such as the International Water Association (IWA), the Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) and Waternet (the only water cycle company in the world), will join in coherent programme to host water conferences, water activities and public events.

Dutch Water Sector ambition and programmesGiven The Netherlands’ global position and ambition in the field of knowledge exchange and education in water, business

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development and innovation, the country offers a real time showcase you must see for yourself. The Netherlands has developed a variety of programmes and projects that embrace their ambitions and aim at innovative solutions towards global water challenges.

The water innovation programme is an example of one of these ambitious and challenging programmes. The next phase of this programme runs from 2012 – 2017 and millions will be invested in progressive research, technological breakthroughs and new ways to improve on integrated water resources.

Small-scale, real-time showcaseThe current challenges of climate change and economic growth are forcing many countries to find innovative ways to manage their integrated water resources. The Netherlands in itself form a small-scale but real-time showcase of the accomplishments that are possible when good water technology meets good water management.Climate change confronts us, the Dutch, with complexities that we as a nation cannot address alone. We are therefore pleased to join forces with other countries facing the same issues.

Join us and join the world!So find out how you can shape the future of your region in the world, using the risks and opportunities water offers. Prepare for the changes of the coming century in your area. Make sure you can meet future challenges and adapt to the challenges ahead.We look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam and the Netherlands for this unique International Water Week

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ThemesThemesThe gathering of the entire water world in Amsterdam, during the International Water Week, brings the unique opportunity to meet with thousands of other water professionals, and learn about the most important innovations in water technology, delta technology, urban planning and energy transition.

Themes International Water Week • Innovation and entrepreneurship • Water and health • Rules & regulations – European Water Framework Directive / Water re-use • Industrial water use in geographical markets, i.e. - Food & beverage - Oil & gas - Power & renewable energy - Agriculture • Building with Nature

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Aquatech AmsterdamAquatech Amsterdam 2011 – your place to beNovember 1 – 4, 2011The world of process, drinking and waste water, will come together in Amsterdam in November 2011, celebrating the 23rd edition of Aquatech Amsterdam. Established in 1964, this thriving international trade exhibition will continue to grow as it is the only truly water-focussed event of its kind for the global water industry.

Aquatech Amsterdam is much more than an exhibition of products and services. It is also a superb platform for exchanging experiences, learning from other water professionals and best practices, and gaining inspiration from the world’s leading water experts.

Facts & figures50,000 sq metres of trade show floor1,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries25,000 visitors expected from more than 50 countriesInternational, authoritative and innovative

Exhibition programmewater treatmentpoint of usetransport and storageprocess control and automationinnovation platform

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Integrated Aqua SolutionsNew: The world’s most stunning water projectsNovember 1 – 4, 2011Organised for the first time at the International Water Week, the Integrated Aqua Solutions will showcase the world’s most stunning water engineering projects that are under construction or have recently been completed.

The showcase is organised in response to the growing under-standing that water, as a scarce resource, needs to be developed and managed as a total system, recognising the competing needs of the general public, industry, agriculture and nature.

Integrated Aqua Solutions combines the water technology and delta technology sectors, with a focus on the broader social and economic aspects of water development projects.

To demonstrate!Integrated Aqua Solutions will demonstrate the ability of the global water sector to meet the challenges in both the “small water cycle” (projects by utilities, industries and cities), as well as the “big water cycle” (projects in river basins, watersheds and even projects at a national as well as an international level).

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AquaterraAquaterra , World Forum on Delta and Coastal Development“Visions, projects and partnerships in delta development”November 1 – 2, 2011Aquaterra, the World Forum on Delta and Coastal Development, is an international conference on practical solutions and innovative concepts and implementations in deltaic regions worldwide.

Aquaterra is unique for an interactive programme that:• features over 70 top level speakers from all around the world• attracts some 800 consultants, engineers, contractors, regulators, government officials, project directors, water managers, decision makers and applied researchers• covers the world’s vulnerable deltas and/or estuaries• brings together all disciplines: financial, science, policy-making and engineering

Themes include:1. Flood Protection and Management2. Coastal Zone Management3. Waterfront Development & Sustainable Planning4. Managing Natural Systems & Building with Nature5. (Renewable) Energy Production, including ‘Blue’ Energy6. Risk & Disaster Management

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Aquatech Innovation AwardAquatech Innovation Award 2011October 31, 2011The presence of thousands of professional visitors from the water industry will encourage exhibitors and partners of the International Water Week to enter their most innovative products and services for the renowned Aquatech Innovation Award (AIA). The award underlines the importance of innovation for the future of the industry.

On display: today’s advanced water technologyNominees in all the categories (Water treatment, Process Control & Automation, Point of Use, and Transport & Storage) will be on display at the Innovation Plaza. The winner, selected by a professional and independent jury, will be announced during the opening ceremony of Aquatech Amsterdam.

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Water Innovation Program - Reducing time to marketThe Dutch have successfully developed and applied the Water Technology Innovation Program, supporting innovations being created by companies (including SME’s) and research institutes. The goal of the program is to decrease the time to market for new innovative technology and to accelerate the export. In order to speed up the innovation cycle, close collaboration is needed in research, development and application in the Dutch market, as well as to export Dutch water technology. The Water Innovation Programme 2.0 is a public-private partnership developed by the private sector for the private sector, supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The aim is to improve the Dutch innovation environment and provide opportunities to join one of the leading water innovation hubs in the world, developing and supplying integrated solutions around water quality and water management.

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Technology push & Market pull

IWA/Waternet Conferences October 31 - November 4, 2011The International Water Association (IWA), together with the Royal Netherlands Waternetwerk and Waternet, will organize a number of conferences during the International Water Week.

PartnersThe IWA, a global network of 10,000 water professionals, spans the continuum between research and practice, covering all facets of the water cycle. During the International Water Week, they partner with the only water cycle company in the world, Waternet. Waternet is the first company in the Netherlands and in the world, that combines all water services under one roof. The organisation is responsible for drinking water, waste water, surface water and safety behind the dykes.

Innovations in water technologyThe most important innovations in drinking water production and waste water treatment will be presented, including amongst others nanotechnology, biotechnology, ICT and water, sensor technology and emerging technologies for emerging contaminants.

Water cities in transition (climate adaptation)Water cities are affected by climate change (rising sea level, heavy rainfall or draught) and have to adapt. The gathering will focus on the ways in which water management

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can influences urban planning. Also the possibilities of public-priva-te partnerships will be explored in the context of this topic.

Water related transition to sustainable energyTo meet the goals for reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, new sources of sustainable energy have to be developed. Water contains both chemical (waste water) and thermal energy (ground water, surface water, drinking water and waste water), which could be put to use.

Water operator partnershipsThe Millennium Development Goals on drinking water and sanitation for 2015 ask for a strong incentive from the water companies.

International benchmarkingInternational benchmarking among water companies is important to improve efficiency and to present results to the public. New developments and initiatives are presented.

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Dutch water sector in a global contextOctober 30 - November 4, 2011The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) is the comprehensive network that unites Dutch water expertise. The partnership, consisting of members from private companies, government, knowledge institutes and NGOs, acts as a centre of information on water expertise, policy developments and market opportunities.

Supporting the International Water WeekAs the network organisation for the Dutch water sector, The Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP) supports the International Water Week with a variety of programmatic components, such as:• Co-ordinating the Dutch water sector input in the various components of the International Water Week (conferences, excursions, delegations, activities)• Linking the International Water Week with various water sector programmes• Showcasing of Dutch water sector projects and programmes

In the Netherlands as well as abroad, the NWP is the gateway to all you need to know about the Dutch Water Sector and its solutions to global water related challenges.

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Industrial Leaders ForumOctober 31, 2011Now more than ever, our planet needs people who look out for it. As industry is globally one of the two largest users of water, companies and their leaders need to take full responsibility for a sustainable world, at the same time still taking advantage of business opportunities.

Captains of industry gatherAt the Industrial Leaders Forum, Chief Executive Officers, Presidents and decision makers from around the world will gather to discuss how to make the best use of available water resources. How to treat water in the production process, and maybe even more importantly, how to deal with waste water and the re-use of water.

The Industrial Leaders Forum will be the platform where the manufacturing industry can determine, together with the water sector, the way forward to a sustainable future and to closing the water cycle.

Join the world’ s industrial leaders today, for a better world tomorrow!

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GWI workshops on Water Framework DirectiveNovember 1-2, 2011The Water Framework Directive is the most significant piece of regulation to come out of the EU in the past two decades. It introduces bold targets for water quality and river basin management, with the cost of financing the improvements allocated on the “polluter pays” principal. The implications of the directive are potentially very deep and very broad, but at the same time, highly uncertain.

Global Water Intelligence (GWI) is addressing this problem by bringing together from across Europe the people who really understand the directive for two day-long workshops.

WorkshopsThe first will address the issue from the point of view of utilities and public water agencies. The second will look at the problem from industrial water users’ point of view.

Enabling delegatesThe aim will be to enable delegates to assess their risks and develop their strategy. It is a must attend event for all utility managers, engineers and compliance officers working in businesses that use water, as well as suppliers and others who see an opportunity in the Directive.

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Wetsus Aquatech Executive Master ClassOctober 31, 2011Building on the success of Amsterdam (2008) and China (2010), Wetsus and Aquatech will again organise the Wetsus Aquatech Executive Master Class.

The event is designed to gather senior executives who operate in the field of water, to discuss a selected number of strategic challenges in the international water technology sector.

Decision makers in the industry gather togetherThe programme facilitates in-depth discussions on recent dedicated case studies and offers opportunities for interaction and networking between the decision makers in the industry.

The Master Class is organised by Wetsus, top research institute for water technology and Aquatech Global Events.

Participation is by invitation only.

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Country delegations Visiting country delegationsOn top of the increasing number of international visitors, the International Water Week will bring many specific country delegations to Amsterdam in November 2011. Representatives acting on behalf of their principal, with the authority to make buying decisions, will visit the event, its exhibitors and water project show case.

Delegations are expected from countries including China, India, countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, several Eastern European countries and Latin America.

The programme will involve matchmaking, excursions to several impressive water projects and plentiful networking opportunities.

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ExcursionsOctober 31 - November 4, 2011Highly relevant technical tours are offered that enable participants to visit some of the marvels of Dutch water engineering. Visitors will be able to see, feel and visit the Dutch water hubs and learn from the most innovative and progressive water projects in the country.

Excursions will include, amongst others:• WKO plant• Dutch Flood Control System• Water Supply Plant• Visit of the Amsterdam or Rotterdam harbour• State of the art waste water treatment plan.

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Public eventsOctober 29 – November 6, 2010The city of Amsterdam will organise a number of public events during the Amsterdam International Water Week, portraying the history or water and its importance for Amsterdam and the Netherlands.

Contributions are expected from a.o. science centre Nemo, the Amsterdam Tourist Board, the NZA, the City Archives, the National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam Historical Museum and the Royal Concert Hall.

Dutch and international guests alike, are welcome to attend these events:• Exhibition on the History of the Netherlands and Water • Water concert• Boat race• Education projects throughout the country• Water art, as well as a photo exhibition on water objects

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Overview of all events

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International Water Week

Aquatech AmsterdamAquaterraIntegrated Aqua SolutionsIndustrial Leaders Forum Aquatech Innovation AwardConferencesNWP activitiesGWI workshopsWetsus Master Class Visiting country delegationsExcursionsPublic Events

Amsterdam RAIAmsterdam RAI – experienced organisers, great venue!Amsterdam RAI is the largest exhibition and convention centre in the Netherlands. The venue offers 12 multi-function exhibition halls (87,000 m2) and 22 congress rooms. RAI Exhibitions is part of Amsterdam RAI and specialises in the organisation of national and international consumer and trade events. RAI Exhibitions stages approximately 25 events a year.

Green venueAmsterdam RAI strives to create sustainable value at the highest level in safe, healthy and environmentally friendly surroundings for all the building’s employees, users and stakeholders.

The venue has been awarded the Silver Status from Earth Check and the Golden Green Key certificate, the highest level possible. This means, among other things, that the venue is powered by green electricity.

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City of AmsterdamFrom its humble beginnings as a 13th century fishing village on a river bed to its current role as a major hub for business, tourism and culture, Amsterdam has had a strong tradition as a centre of culture and commerce. There’s a vast selection of attractions, excursions and and museums to visit. Next to that the city is well known for its countless original shops and exclusive department stores. And don’t forget Amsterdam’s many parks, where you can relax on a sunny day or stumble across surprise performances and art.

Enjoy exciting and beautiful Amsterdam!

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Aquatech Global Events

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All events, themes and programmes listed in this publication are subject to change.

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