By Mr Michael Toh Senior Deputy Director Industry
By: Mr Michael Toh Senior Deputy Director, Industry Development PUB & Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week & Ms Serene Tay Senior Manager, Industry Development PUB
Agenda: 1) About Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2) Singapore’s/PUB’s/SIWW’s Support Towards the World Water Council 3) Thank You For Your Support! 4) Singapore International Water Week 2012
About Singapore International Water Week
What Is Singapore International Water Week: An annual water event in Singapore since 2008. 4 th edition from 4 – 8 July 2011 Theme: Sustainable Water Solutions for a Changing Urban Environment The global platform for water solutions • Brings together policymakers, industry leaders, experts and practitioners • Address challenges, showcase technologies, discover opportunities & celebrate achievements • Focus on practical water technology and business solutions and an emphasis on the Asia Pacific region. Complementary to other international water events such as the IWA and IDA World Congress, 6 th World Water Forum, Marseille 2012 and Stockholm World Water Week Organized by : Singapore International Water Week Pte Ltd, a company set up by PUB, Singapore’s national water agency and Singapore’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources
SIWW as part of the Calendar of Global Water Events (Jan – Dec 2011) World Water Day Cape Town, South Africa (20 -22 Mar) Jan Feb Mar Apr 2 nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting for 6 th World Water Forum 2012 Paris, France (17 -18 Jan) GWI / IDA Conference Berlin, Germany (18 -19 Apr) IDA World Congress 2011 Perth Australia (4 -9 Sep) World Water Council Members Meeting 2012 and 42 nd Board of Governors Meeting Marseille, France (8 -10 Jun) May Jun Jul Aug Sep (4 -8 Jul) Stockholm World Water Week 2011 (21 -27 Aug) Oct Nov Dec 2 nd Arab Water Forum Cairo, Egypt (20 -23 Nov) Singapore International Water Week 1 st Asia Pacific Regional Synthesis meeting for 2 nd APWS & 6 th WWF Bangkok, Thailand (21 -23 Apr) IWA Development Congress Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (21 -24 Nov) XIV IWRA World Water Congress Porto de Galinhas, Brazil (25 -29 Sep) WEFTEC Los Angeles, California USA (15 -19 Oct)
SIWW as part of the Calendar of Global Water Events (Jan – Dec 2012) Asia Pacific Water Sunmmit Bangkok, Thailand (2 -6 Feb) Jan WEFTEC 2012 New Orleans, Louisiana USA (29 Sep – 3 Oct) Feb Mar Apr May 6 th World Water Forum 2012 Marseille, France (12 -17 Mar) Jun Jul Aug Singapore International Water Week (2 -6 -6 Jul) Sep Oct Nov IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition Busan, South Korea (16 -22 Sep) Dec
SHOWCASE TECHNOLOGIE 4) Water Expo ADDRESS CHALLENGES 1) Water Leaders Summit 5 -7 Jul 2011 (By-Invitation) 5 -6 Jul 2011 4 – 8 Jul 2011 5 Pillar Events Meeting of top leaders to consider pressing water governance, technology and business issues CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENTS 2) Water Convention 3) Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 4 -7 Jul 2011 5 Jul 2011 Platform for industry experts, researchers & academic to interact & share latest advances & challenges in treatment of waters Honoring outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems which benefit humanity Trade show providing the latest & widest range of water technologies, products & services DISCOVER OPPORTUNITIE 5) Business Forums 6 -7 Jul 2011 Spread of business networking, partnership formation & dealmaking opportunities in key markets
Singapore’s/PUB’s/SIWW’s Support Towards the World Water Council
Singapore’s Past Support Towards the World Water Council: Council • Ministerial-Level Participation and Delegations at the past World Water Forums held in The Hague, Kyoto, Mexico and Istanbul • PUB (Singapore) has been a World Water Council member since 2006, under the ‘Governments and Government Authorities Group’
Singapore’s/PUB’s/SIWW’s Support Towards the World Water Council & 6 th WWF in 2012, Marseille, France: • Participation in the following meetings: Ø 2 nd Stakeholders Consultation Meeting for 6 th World Water Forum 2012 Paris, France (17 -18 Jan 2011) Ø 1 st Asia Pacific Regional Synthesis meeting for 2 nd APWS & 6 th WWF Bangkok, Thailand (21 -23 Apr 2011) Ø World Water Council Members Meeting 2012 and 42 nd Board of Governors Meeting Marseille, France (8 -10 Jun 2011)
Singapore’s/PUB’s/SIWW’s Support Towards the World Water Council & 6 th WWF in 2012, Marseille, France: • 2 nd Asia Pacific Regional Synthesis Meeting (Preparatory meeting organised by Asia Pacific Water Forum / Japan Water Forum) for the Asia Pacific Regional Process of the 6 th WWF during SIWW 2011. (9 th Jul 2011) • Participation at the 6 th WWF Exhibition. • Possibly sharing at the 6 th WWF on Singapore’s effort in ensuring water sustainability for its people.
Thank You For Your Support!
SIWW Gaining Traction – Thank You! R With strong support from government agencies, local and international partners, SIWW has grown in prominence and size Indicator 2008 2009 2010 More than 8, 500 More than 10, 000 More than 14, 000 79 82 112 S$ 367 million S$ 2. 2 billion S$ 2. 8 billion Total Number of Business Forums 7 9 8 Total Number of co-located events 42 76 120 12, 000 sqm 10, 650 sqm More than 350 companies More than 420 companies More than 514 companies 6 4 8 Total Number Participants Total Number of Countries & Regions Total Value of Deals announced Total size of Water Expo Total Number of Exhibiting Companies Total Number of Country/ Regional Pavilions
Singapore International Water Week 2011 To Date Number of Ministers and Senior Government Officials (Africa, Bangladesh, China, India, Japan, Korea, Middle-East & North Africa, Papua New Guinea, South East Asia, Sri Lanka, Tajistan, Tuvalu) Number of Delegates who have accepted our invitation to the Water Leaders Summit Number of Delegates who are expected to attend the Water Convention Number of Co-located Events Size of Water Expo (Largest since SIWW 2008) 22 Founding Sponsors Number of Exhibiting Companies Number of Country / Group Pavilions (Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Korea, Milwaukee, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, UK, WEF) 20 414 1, 200 428 papers from 51 countries 104 18, 000 sqm Gross (Target) 600 14
Thank You For Your Support!! • Board of Governors’ and Council Members’ strong support towards the SIWW. • President of WWC, Mr Loic Fauchon and Vice President, Mr Benedito Braga for showing their tremendous support towards the SIWW and for agreeing to attend SIWW 2011. • Mr Fauchon has agreed to speak at the Southeast Asia Water Ministers Forum on 4 th Jul 2011 (pm) in addition to the Water Ministers Plenary on 5 th Jul 2011 (am). • WWC has come on board as SIWW’s International Supporting Organisation (ISO) for 2011 -2012 (WWC has been SIWW’s ISO since 2010). • WWC will be participating in the Water Expo 2011 through 15 m 2 booth take up. • WWC will be organising a co-located networking event during SIWW 2011 to promote on the 6 th World Water Forum and the Council’s activities.
Strategic Partners & Founding Sponsors – Thank You! Strategic Partners : 22 Founding Sponsors :
International Supporting Organisations – Thank You! APWF GC / Regional Synthesis Meetings Korea Business Seminar India Business Forum Exhibitor @ Water Expo America Business Forum Australia Business Forum MENA Business Forum
Singapore International Water Week 2012
Moving Forward…… Ø SIWW 2012: 2 – 6 Jul 2012 Theme: “Water Solutions for Liveable and Sustainable Cities” Ø World Cities Summit 2012 (Co-located Event Alongside SIWW): 2 – 5 Jul 2012 Theme: “Liveable and Sustainable Cities - Integrated Urban Solutions” Organized by the Centre for Liveable Cities, focusing on leadership and governance, eco-friendly and liveable cities, and harmonious and sustainable communities. Do book these dates into your calendar!!
SIWW as a Gateway for the World Water Council for: 1) Reaching out to counterparts in South East Asia / Asia Pacific: Ø Through Co-located Events 2) Ø Networking Opportunities to meet people from the water industry; – Gathering of: Ministers & Senior Government Officials Ø Industry Players – CEOs Ø Local / International Organizations – Heads of IOs/NGOs 3) Exploring Technology / Innovative Solutions in Water (keeping abreast of latest water developments, business opportunities, viewing the widest range of products, services and technologies from around the world): Ø Through the Water Expo Ø Through the Water Convention
How can you be part of the SIWW 2012? • Send us contacts of your esteemed partners for us to extend invitation to the Water Leaders Summit (by invitation) • Organise meetings/workshops/forums/launches alongside SIWW 2012 • Be an exhibitor/sponsor – an opportunity to profile and increase branding for your organisation • Encourage your partners/colleagues to Ø Be a registered Water Convention delegate Ø Be a trade visitor at the SIWW Water Expo • Visit our website at www. siww. com. sg for more information
We look forward to the continuous strong support and to welcoming the Board of Governors and Council Members to SIWW 2011 & 2012!!
Thank You
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