Around 800 exhibitors from 35 countries representing nearly every branch of the water industry will be showcasing their products, services and solutions at Wasser Berlin International which kicks off at the exhibition grounds.
The fair, 23 – 26 April 2013 expects some 30,000 trade visitors to attend, a third of whom from abroad.
The 50th in the series, the fair, regarded as one of the leading international trade fairs of the water industry is also expected to be attended by representatives of business, science and politics.
The range of topics on the business calendar at the fair includes every part of the value chain, with subjects ranging from drinking water extraction, water supplies and pipeline construction to wastewater disposal and treatment.
Around 800 companies are expected to showcase the latest innovations and technologies in the water industry.
The focus at this year’s fair is the Arab countries – the first time that countries of the region would be hosting a combined display at a European water industry trade fair.
Organizers are convinced that by securing the partnership of the Arab Countries Water Utilities Association (ACWUA), they have ensured the participation of a strong region. It also highlights the international dimension of Wasser Berlin International. Set up in 2006, the association comprised 17 Arab countries.
The region has its own unique requirements in terms of water production, distribution and management. The economic and ecological perspectives are quite different from those in Europe, for example.
Due to its climatic and geographical conditions, the partner region provides opportunities where innovative water supply and water disposal technology has good prospects for the future.
The financial world, demographic change, population growth, climate change and international laws are the factors which currently dictate “our day-to-day business operations”, says organizers of the fair.
Since water represents the global market, it was imperative that water industry companies adjust to “a new order.”
To support this process of adjustment, Wasser Berlin International was organized to “reflect the economic cycle of the water industry and take into account the areas that cross over into neighbouring sectors,” organizers say.
For the first time, there are six Competence Centres which deal with selected main topics. As independent sections their purpose was to provide an in-depth forum for raising issues and finding solutions and discussing the key topics at the fair.
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