IWA Water Loss 2016 summary
The IWA Water Loss Specialist Group organised the Conference and Exhibition themed “Towards MINIMUM LOSSES through Technologies; Proactive Policies and Sustainment”. http://www.iwa-network.org/specialist/water-loss
Addressed by over 120 International Speakers across 26 sessions with over 700 delegates. The event witnessed the participation from over 38 countries and over 12 water boards of India. The Exhibition had participation of over 40 organisations. The exhibition brought the latest technologies from across the world related to Leakage detection, Pipe laying & pipe fusion, Pressure control, Advanced Metering, IT interventions for smart water management, etc.
Leading Organizations from the sector L&T construction, Suez Environment, VA TECH WABAG, Grundfos Pumps India Limited, IVL Flow Control, Mcelroy, NJS Engineers, Veolia, ARAD Group, ITRON, Ranhill Water Services, Indian Hume pipe Company, ch2m HILL, Gutermann-Detector India, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, Durga Valves, Taisei International, along with Bangalore Water supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) and Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, many more along with International Delegations participated in the event with over 2000 business visitors to the exhibition.
The Highlight Program of the event was the CEO and Water Boards Conclave having the leaders from Industry and Policy Makers addressing on the core theme of the event. The session was moderated by Mr. Ganesh Pangare IWA Regional Director Asia Pacific and the panelists included representatives from IWA, Grundfos Group, NJS Engineering, L&T Construction, Maharashtra Water Resource and Tamil Nadu Water Investment Company Ltd. The other highlights included the Session on Smart Funding for Cities; Water Leaders Forum, and other leading sessions addressed by leaders.