General programThe first IWA-IDB Conference aims at bringing together experts and experience from industry, policy, academia and a variety of stakeholders together in a unique opportunity to increase inter-disciplinary awareness. An extensive programme consisting of workshops, panel discussions and presentations has been put together and can be downloaded by clicking the button.
Aside from the various technical sessions, a series of social activities and networking opportunities are deemed essential within the framework of the conference, including:
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Innovation TrackClick here for more information on the Innovation Track
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Cities TrackCities are the economic hubs of our society and while they are rapidly expanding, the water resources they rely on are under increasing pressure. We need to find ways to do more with less. The SDGs are a bold call for the promotion of sustainable urban water management for safer, more inclusive and resilient cities. To achieve this we need to harness the power of collaboration with adapted governance, engagement of stakeholders and active citizen involvement. The Cities Track of the conference will aim at fostering discussions among different urban stakeholders to ensure that everyone in their cities has access to safe water and sanitation, that their cities are resilient to floods, droughts and the challenges of growing water scarcity, and that water is integrated in city planning to provide increased liveability, efficiencies, and a sense of place for urban communities, as reflected on the IWA Principles for Water-Wise Cities.
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Industry TrackIndustrial water use deserves careful attention not only because of the amount of water consumed (an average of 20% of use globally and as much as 50% in some countries), but also because of the water quality, environmental, and social impacts that can result from unsustainable use of water by industry. The Industrial Track of the conference will provide technical information on how industry can (1) use water in a more sustainable way and how the effects of unsustainable use can be mitigated and (2) help build bridges between the many sectors of society that have an impact on how water is used by industry (e.g. government policy-makers and regulators, non-profit associations, educators and researchers, financial institutions, and the public).
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Agriculture TrackClick here for more information on the Agriculture Track
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Cross-cutting TrackClick here for more information on the Cross-cutting Track
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