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Singapore International Water Week celebrates 10 years of excellence

SIWW identified the challenges and opportunities of sustainable water management around the world.

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His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, Prime Minister, Sri Lanka delivering the keynote address. Image: SIWW

The recent edition of the Singapore International Water Week was a high-water mark for a conference celebrating its tenth anniversary, with more than 24,000 people in attendance and nearly $23 billion worth of deals and opportunities unveiled.

4 Sep 2018

In a rousing keynote address during the Singapore International Water Week’s Water Leaders Summit, former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-moon called for more global partnerships to tackle the world’s water problems.

EB Studio The recent Singapore International Water Week 2018 featured a stellar line-up of speakers and a series of activities to mark its 10 years of excellence this year. Here’s a look at 10 highlights of the event.

Delegates discuss the future of the water industry at Singapore International Water Week. Image: SIWW

EB Studio Over the past decade, many firms including multinational corporations have sponsored the Singapore International Water Week and championed water technologies and solutions at the event. They share the reasons for their commitment.

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EB Studio Over the past decade, the Singapore International Water Week’s Water Leaders Summit has convened industry captains, government leaders and water experts to share their water plans, challenges and achievements, with the goal of inspiring others and forging partnerships.

23 June 2018

Discussions in progress at the Latin America Business Forum at Singapore International Water Week 2016. Image: SIWW

18 June 2018

MEWR Minister Masagos Zulkifli speaking to representatives from Subnero at the 2016 Innovation Pavilion.

7 June 2018

The closing plenary at the Water Convention. Image: SIWW

1 June 2018

A water shop in Pakistan supplied by Sukoon Water, whose founder Rehan Adamjee will be attending Singapore International Water Week. Image: Sukoon Water

24 May 2018

American microbiologist Rita Colwell

18 May 2018

Delegates discuss the future of the water industry at Singapore International Water Week. Image: SIWW

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