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IDA World Congress. Charting Resilient Water Solutions
October 9-13, 2022. Sydney, Australia
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IDA 2022 World Congress Program
The IDA 2022 World Congress exclusive program includes the Leaders Summit, a unique four-day, four-track peer-reviewed technical program, and business-driven panel discussions. It also incorporates an Innovation Forum, Young Leader programs, an action-packed exhibition, and prestigious Industry and Technical Awards.
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SPEAKERS

HE Eng. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim, SWCC
Mr. Thomas Altman, ACWA Power
Ms. Shannon McCarthy, IDA
HE Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Belajer Al Rumaithi, Abu Dhabi DoE
HE Eng. Khaled Al Qureshi, SWPC
Mr. Borja Blanco, Aqua Advise
Dr. Veronique Bonnelye, SUEZ
Mr. Michael Bourke, Wigen Water Technologies
Mr. Robert Bryniak, Golden Sands Management Consulting
Mr. Scott Charlmers, Osmoflo
Mr. Roch Cheroux, Sydney Water
Mr. Carlos Cosin, Almar Water Solutions
Dr. Marshall Davert, Stantec
Dr. Gonzalo Delacamara, IE University
Mr. Jose Diaz-Caneja, ACCIONA
Dr. Mike Dixon, Synauta
Mrs. Sandy Fabritz, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc
Dr. Tony Fane, University of New South Wale
Dr. Hubert Fleming, Upwell Water
Mrs. Danielle Francis, Water Services Association of Australia
Dr. Emilio Gabbrielli, Independent Consultant
Dr. Veronica Garcia Molina, Dupont
Prof. Stephen Gray, Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities
Mr. Evan Hambleton, Water Corporation
Mrs. Eva Jalon, Sacyr Water
Dr. Jantje Johnson, OrangeBoat
Mr. Fady Juez, Metito
Prof. John Lienhard V, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Mr. Jim Lozier, Jacobs
Prof. HK Shon, University of Technology Sydney
Mr. Neil Palmer, Osmoflo
Mr. Jonathan Pressdee, GHD
Dr. Kevin Prize, AWTT, LLC
Mr. Eduardo Orteu, Gomez-Acebo & Pombo
Mr. Miguel Angel Sanz, SUEZ
Mr. Paul Sciuto, Monterey One Water
Mr. Rodrigo Segovia, Almar Water Solutions
Mr. Devesh Sharma, Aquatech International
Dr. Rick Stover, Gradiant
Mr. Alejandro Sturniolo, H2O Innovation
Mr. Gavin Van Tonder, NEOM
Mrs. Marta Verde, GS Inima
Mr. Felix Wang, Gradiant
Prof. David Wasinger, Purdue University
Mr. Chris Young, SA Water
Dr. Domingo Zarzo, Sacyr Water
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8 - 12 DECEMBER - ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi

About the Congress

The world needs clean water now. The compounding factors of population growth, escalating industrial water requirements, and the ominous specter of rising global temperatures exacerbate the condition of water security worldwide.

In the face of mounting challenges to water security and the impact of climate change-induced droughts and floods, desalination and water reuse technologies emerge as resilient solutions poised to meet global water demand.

The IDRA World Congress 2024, hosted by the Department of Energy Abu Dhabi with widespread endorsement from key government stakeholders, is a unique platform for profound knowledge-sharing and impactful interaction to address water scarcity. This congress is strategically designed to pave the way to a more secure water future by delving into various technical and business topics that revolve around innovative desalination and water reuse solutions. 

We look forward to your active participation!

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Join us in Abu Dhabi from December 8th to 12th, 2024, for this groundbreaking event hosted by the Department of Energy Abu Dhabi at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

Contribute to essential conversations on desalination, water reuse, and renewable energy, paving the way for sustainable water solutions. Act now and be part of this transformative journey!

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FIVE DAYS OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAM

The World Congress agenda will span five days, featuring four parallel tracks of full-day technical sessions, high-level plenary sessions, Leaders Summit, Desalination Hackathon, Roundtable Sessions, IDRA Academy Courses, Plant Tours, Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner with Awards Ceremony, and Closing Luncheon with Technical Award presentations.

The Congress Technical Program Committee is led by three esteemed IDRA Board of Directors members and two distinguished experts from the Department of Energy Abu Dhabi, who will serve as the Technical Program Committee Co-Chairs. Together, they have assembled a global technical committee comprised of ten expert Topic Chairs and fifty-one Session Chairs, from diverse areas of expertise.

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BOOK YOUR EXHIBITION SPACE!

By exhibiting at the IDRA World Congress 2024, you’re not just participating in an event – you’re actively shaping the future of our industry, creating lasting impressions, and fostering collaborations that will propel your business and help solve water scarcity. For more information, read the Exhibition Prospectus.

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IDRA’s biennial World Congress 2024 is the premier event on desalination and water reuse solutions, providing dynamic interaction amongst stakeholders worldwide. Join us in Abu Dhabi for dynamic and collective conversations addressing the future of water and the role of technical solutions in offsetting water scarcity driven by increased demand and climate change.

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