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8/26-31 World Water Week: Water + Food Security (Sweden)
http://www.worldwaterweek.org/ website

http://www.worldwaterweek.org/sa/node.asp?node=479 prices/registration

Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) is a policy institute that seeks sustainable solutions to the world’s water problems. It manages projects, synthesizes research, publishes findings and recommendations and each year hosts a conference called World Water Week.  Each conference has a theme.  From 2009-2012 the umbrella theme has been “Responding to Global Changes” within that framework the theme for 2012 is ‘water and food security’.

The conference consists of plenary sessions, panels, social and networking events and speakers.  There are also workshops, poster sessions and an exhibition hall with over 50 exhibitors.  However these exhibits are non commercial and are exclusively intended to serve as a compliment to the discussions taking place during the week.  Attendees can buy full week or one day passes and early bird prices are available.  Full week passes bought before June 30 cost approximately 707 euros ($876) and one day passes are approximately 177 euros ($219). Student passes are also available at around 212 euros ($262) for a conference pass and 59 euros ($73) for a one day pass.

9/5-6 Water Innovations Alliance * quite difficult to find information
*hard to find info on upcoming conference

http://www.waterinnovations.org/

Water Innovations Alliance is an industry association focused on developing new funding, increasing collaboration and raising awareness for cutting-edge water technologies and the problems they solve.  The 4^th Annual conference will be held on the 5 and 6 of September 2012 in Boston Massachusetts.  This conference has a heavy technological focus, it aims to educate large companies, engineering firms, universities, utilities, start-ups, NGOs and governments on new water technologies, innovations and prospects and by doing so improving awareness and collaboration between these entities which will hopefully lead to the development of increasingly effective water technology.

This conference centers on speaker presentations and panels, there are no technical programs, workshops, exhibitions or poster contests.  However, in 2011 the conference featured a unique activity, a large scale watershed stewardship stimulation game in which participants make decisions about their resources and livelihoods over a 20 year period.  In 2011 the registration fee for the conference was $500 with no student prices.

9/9-12 WateReuse
http://www.watereuse.org/symposium27 website
http://www.watereuse.org/symposium27/registration prices/registration

The 27^th annual WateReuse Symposium will take place on September 9 through 12 2012.  The focus of this conference is on water reuse and desalination, particularly on new innovations in these areas.  It is hosted by the WateReuse Association, a non-profit that was formed as a state body in California in 1990 and then reformed as a national organization in 2000.  Its mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally produced, sustainable water sources.

The symposium features speakers who present the latest information on applications, technologies, health and safety, funding, and legislative and regulatory activities.  There is also a technical program, an exhibition hall featuring 20 exhibitors and for the first time ever poster presentations, a perfect opportunity to present ongoing research that is not yet complete.  Additionally, during the symposium special attention is paid to Florida’s specific water supply and water quality issues and at the conclusion there is an airboat tour of the Florida Everglades and a deep sea fishing tournament.

There is early bird registration that ends on July 27, rates depend on memberships ranging from $625-$725 for conference passes, and one day passes range from $225-$250 depending on the day.  Student passes cost $200.  All registrations after July 27 will cost $50 more dollars.  Finally the airboat tour is an additional $40, the fishing trip is an extra $50 and guest passes ranging from $30 to $40 are available for certain events

9/16-21 IWA World Water Congress + Exhibition, Korea
http://www.iwa2012busan.org website
http://www.iwa2012busan.org/registration-accommodation/registration-fees/   pricing/registration

          The International Water Association (IWA) is a global network of water professionals that covers every area related to the water cycle; from research, practice, regulation, and industry to consulting and manufacturing.  The IWA aims to provide knowledge, leadership and expertise on the science, research, practice and management of water.  One of the ways they do this is once every two years they host the IWA World Water Congress and Exhibition in different cities around the globe.  On the 16 through the 21 of September 2012 approximately 5,000 people from around the world will gather in Busan Korea to discuss a whole range of water issues.  Presentations and conferences will be organized around six themes; Managing utilities and their assets, Water treatment technologies, Wastewater treatment and reuse, Water and health, Water resources supply and sustainability and Water, climate and energy.

A wide variety of organizations are expected to attend.  In previous years the organization with the greatest attendance has been educational institutions followed, in order, by utilities, government and consultants/contractors.  The larges work type is expected to be managers, followed by researches and then by engineers/technical workers.  Also due to location this year a strong Asian contingent is expected and so a focus on/break into Asian Market…  Like other large conferences there will be a large exhibition hall with approximately 200 exhibitors representing an array of organizations/businesses; utilities, technology and product manufacturers, consultants, knowledge and research institutes, NGOs, media, and countries.  There will also be workshops, technical programs, speakers, and people will be invited to give papers.    An important feature of the World Water Congress are the specialist group meetings.  These groups are at the core of the IWA.  They are extremely specialized and the members are very active in their niche.  These groups are an exceptionally effective means of international networking, sharing information and skills and making good professional and business contacts.
             There is only one package which covers attendance at sessions, entry to exhibition hall, lunch morning and afternoon teas Sunday welcome reception and ticket for the Thursday dinner gala.  Prices depend on membership status, whether or not you are from a low income country (LIC), and when you buy your ticket (there is an early bird special, tickets are cheaper if bought before 1 July).  There are also student rates, 550 euros and 335 euro for those students from LICs.

9/24-26 GWPC/NRWA WaterPro, Nashville
http://www.waterproconference.org/prices.aspx?type=attendee

WaterPro is the annual conference of the National Rural Water Association (NRWA).  It will be taking place September 24 through 26 in Nashville Tennessee.  It is designed to bring together water and wastewater utility systems for sessions in operations, management, boardsmanship and governance.  This year the Ground Water Protection Council (GWPC) will co-locate with WaterPro.  Ground Water Protection Agency- protection, conservation and management of groundwater resources.  Members are state officials who make decisions involving ground water issues.

The event will include educational sessions and an exhibit hall.  Full registration costs $525 before August 31 and $580 after with the option to add a spouse for $60 and $70 respectively.  Passes to the exhibit hall and education sessions cost $450 and $500 and access to only the exhibit hall costs $25 $40.  There are no student prices.

9/24-26 GreenGov, DC
www.greengov2012.org/ website
http://www.greengov2012.org/registration.html   registration/pricing information

GreenGov, DC is another young water conference, created in response to Executive Order 13514 signed by President Obama which set aggressive water, energy and waste reduction targets for the Federal Government to meet. September 24-26 2012 will mark its third annual meeting.   It is an educational event, an attempt to bring together leaders in government, private sector, non-profit sector and academia to identify ways to grow green industries, create jobs and curb pollution by incorporating sustainable practices into federal policies. The Symposium is hosted by the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO), a professional development organization whose mission is to “…advance the knowledge and skills of those dedicated to developing and directing climate change strategies in the public and private sectors, and to establish a flexible and robust forum for collaboration between climate change officers.”

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25^th consist of plenary sessions, program tracks, networking, and exhibits.  Overall there will be approximately 350 speakers across more than 80 sessions and 9 breakout tracks, 40+ exhibitors and a ‘knowledge bar’ consisting of 11 experts on environmental sustainability issues.  Wednesday conference goers have the opportunity to attend post conference activities, including three green facility tours, as well as meetings and workshops.  Over 1,200 people are expected to attend.  There are two types of passes, a one day pass and a conference pass.  The cost of these passes differs depending on what organization you are associated with, government employees, corporate employees, etc.  There are special student rates, $245 for a day pass and $350 for a conference pass.

9/29-10/3 WEFTEC, New Orleans
http://www.weftec.org/ website
http://www.weftec.org/packages/.   Pricing/registration information

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization of engineers and individuals in industries related to wastewater, water quality and water reuse.  It was 36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water professionals all over the world.  It seeks to promote innovation, provide networking opportunities and serve as a knowledge platform to future the goal of clean and safe water worldwide.

WEFTEC is WEF’s annual technical exhibition and conference.  This year it will be held in New Orleans beginning September 29 and ending October 3^rd.  It is the biggest meeting of its kind in North America and the world’s largest annual water quality exhibition.  It is attended by all types of water quality professionals; however there is a big emphasis on wastewater.  In fact, in previous years up to “87% of attendees were leaders from the municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and water quality markets who are there to see and purchase equipment and services.”  To this end there are almost 1,000 exhibitioners and 18,000 attendees from all around the world.  In addition to the exhibition hall there are 23 workshops, 130 technical sessions, tours, speakers and events.  The idea is that the event is so large you can personalize your experience, by selecting which events to take part in; WEF has 11 education tracks to help attendees do this.  There are a variety of events available for students including a student design competition, a student paper competition, a career fair and annual WEF student chapter meeting

 WEFTEC has a complicated pricing structure.  There are a variety packages with different levels of access and they vary in cost and WEF members and non members also pay different amounts.  There is also an early bird special in which registration is cheaper before July 13 2012.  In addition there are 8 events you can choose to participate in that range from $0-$75 and 6 facility tours that are $50 each.   Students receive a substantial discount on admission to technical sessions and exhibitions, which are free for students who are WEF members and $30 for students who are not.  In addition there are a limited number of hotel rooms for students and academics available at $169 per night.

10/3-5 WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition, Las Vegas
http://www.watersmartinnovations.com/index.php website

http://www.watersmartinnovations.com/registration.php pricing/registration information

The WaterSmart Innovations Conference and Exposition (WSI) is one of the biggest urban-water efficiency conferences in the world.  The 5^th annual WSI will take place October 3-5, 2012 at the South Point Hotel and Conference Center in Las Vegas Nevada.  The WSI is presented by the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), an agency that was created in 1991 to manage South Nevada’s water needs.  It is comprised of seven member agencies who work together to provide water treatment and delivery for the Greater Las Vegas Valley.  The SNWA is also responsible for acquiring and managing long-term water resources for South Nevada. 

WSI spans three days and includes a series of workshops, professional speakers, technical sessions and an exhibition hall featuring displays from 35 vendors.  There are also a number of social/networking events, such as a sponsored cocktail reception, and three technical tours; one to the Hover Dam, one to the Springs Preserve and the Venetian Resort Casino.  On average around 1,100 people from 40 different states attend the Conference.  The attendees, as well as the participants, are from industries, business or government bodies that are in one way or another affected by water efficiency.  Most exhibitors are businesses that make products such as water efficient toilets, showerheads and faucets or efficient irrigation products.  However there are also public bodies such as the Californian Urban Water Conservation Council who use a collaborative approach to increase efficient water use.

. The conference is one of the cheaper water conferences with registration for the full three days costing $390 per person and an exhibits only pass being free.  However, there are no student prices and the technical tours cost $35 each.  Finally hotel rooms at host venue cost $55 per night Sunday through Thursday and $85 a night on Fridays and Saturdays.