Five Water Convention "Hot Issues" workshops will be offered during Singapore International Water Week 2011, all taking place on Monday, 4 July 2011. These workshops are intended to set the stage for in-depth discussions around "hot" topics of emerging importance from each Water Convention theme.  Delegates will develop a fuller understanding of the topics, in preparation for the Water Convention session to follow throughout the week.

Workshop Programme

Date Time Workshop Topics
4 Jul 11 (Mon) Morning
(0900 – 1200 hrs)
Workshop 1:
Implementing Innovative Water Solutions for Asia
Venue: MR 302, Level 3
Morning
(0900 – 1230 hrs)
Workshop 2:
Managing River Basins in a Climate of Uncertainty and Rapid Urbanisation
Venue: MR 301, Level 3
  Afternoon
(1300 – 1700 hrs)
Workshop 5:
Safe Drinking-Water: A Key Pillar of Public Health
Venue: MR 303, Level 3
Afternoon
(1400 – 1700 hrs)
Workshop 3:
Innovating and Adapting Technologies for Drinking Water in Asia
Venue: MR 301, Level 3
Workshop 4:
Pathways to the Collection, Treatment, and Reuse of Wastewater in Asia
Venue: MR 302, Level 3

Who Should Attend

The workshop will be of interest to industry experts, academics, policy makers, and practitioners. The Hot Issues workshops are open to all Water Convention delegates. Exhibitors and trade visitors may register to attend the workshops at a nominal fee of S$100.


*Update: Please note that Workshop 3 – Politics of Leadership: Why and How Water Reforms Can Deliver Votes is cancelled.