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it has three key strategic goals: to grow a vibrant base of water

companies and research institutions; to develop the human and

technical capabilities of Singapore’s water industry; and to profile

and export the capabilities of Singapore-based water companies.

EWI is on track to achieve its goals. From 2006 to 2012, the cluster

of water companies in Singapore has doubled to 100, alongside 25

research institutions. More than 120 test-bedding projects have

been conducted at PUB’s facilities. Singapore-based water compa-

nies have secured almost S$9 billion worth of overseas projects in

the same period.

Co-creating solutions with the global water industry

The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) represents all

of PUB’s water cooperation efforts combined into one global plat-

form. SIWW is a key initiative to profile and grow the Singapore

water industry. The first event was held in 2008, and saw 8,500

participants from 79 countries. Over the past five years the event

has gained traction. The 2012 event saw a strong turnout of more

than 19,000 participants from 104 countries and regions, with over

750 participating companies. From 2012 onward, the event will

be held in conjunction with the World Cities Summit (focused on

urban solutions) and the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (focused

on environmental solutions), a unique three-in-one event focused

on urban sustainability.

Positioned as the global platform for sharing and co-creation of

innovative water solutions, SIWW focuses on municipal, industrial,

integrated city-water-environment issues, and on forward-looking

challenges and solutions. With key events focused on different

sectors of the water value chain, the events reinforce each other to

encourage participation from the various stakeholders.

An important value proposition of water conferences is for

participants to build relationships and explore collaboration

opportunities with a myriad of stakeholders. Thus, one of SIWW’s

strengths lies in its strong emphasis on networking and business

matchmaking for its participants. Co-location with the World

Cities Summit and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore allows water,

environment and urban professionals to discuss integrated issues

and challenges. Other key events such as TechXchange and the

Industrial Water Solutions Forum allow for technology providers,

venture capitalists, buyers and sellers to match their

needs with solutions. SIWW’s dedicated networking

platforms, such as Connect@SIWW, also help to facili-

tate interaction; over 300 meetings were organized via

Connect@SIWW in 2012.

With almost 1,300 articles generated across print,

broadcast, online and trade from local and interna-

tional media during the 2012 event, the intense media

spotlight on SIWW makes it an excellent platform to

share collaboration intentions and make announce-

ments. Some examples of announcements made during

SIWW 2012 include the opening of Hyflux’s Innovation

Centre, the signing of a memorandum of understanding

between PUB and Rand Water, and an announcement

by Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company that it

would be investing approximately S$11 billion on

capital expenditure up to 2017. In all, these contributed

to S$13.6 billion worth of announcements at the event.

The next SIWW will be held from 1-5 June 2014. In

the lead-up to the event, PUB is organizing the SIWW

Water Utilities Leaders Forum for leaders from the

global water utilities sector to share issues and chal-

lenges, and chart future directions and strategies to

improve each other’s operations. Held in Singapore in

September 2013, the invitation-only event will target

150 leaders from the global water utilities sector. With

in-depth discussions focused on key issues for effec-

tive water and wastewater management, the forum

will be another excellent opportunity for global water

utility leaders to build relationships and share ideas to

improve their respective operations.

With water challenges getting increasingly complex,

crossing boundaries and transcending sectors, the need

for water cooperation has never been more important. To

this end, PUB is pleased to support the United Nations

commitment for greater water cooperation, and looks

forward to exploring collaborations with interested

parties to co-create innovative water solutions to meet

future challenges.

Programme

Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize

Water Leaders Summit

Water Convention

Water Expo

Business Forums

Concept

An international water prize to recognize the achievements of individuals and/or organizations in the

development of breakthrough water technologies or policies and programmes which benefit humanity

A by-invitation, high-level event bringing together global water leaders to discuss pertinent water issues and

policy solutions

A leading-edge international technology and water systems management conference to share and discuss

technical solutions

An international water technologies exhibition showcasing leading water technologies, products and case

studies of integrated urban solutions

A platform for networking, business matching and sharing of global market opportunities

Key Events of SIWW, focusing on different sectors of the water value chain

Source: PUB