2018 water events, conferences and exhibitions

2018 water events, conferences and exhibitions

Here is our annual list of water-related events, conferences and exhibitions around the world, and where you can find Xylem exhibiting. Stop by one of our booths to learn how Xylem’s innovative solutions can help solve your water challenges.

World Water-Tech Investment Summit
February 20- 21
London, UK
Now in its 7th year, the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit will bring together 250 industry leaders to discuss issues such as weather extremes, water quality issues and high energy consumption.

PITTCON Conference and Expo 2017
February 26-March 1
Orlando, Florida
PITTCON is one of the largest conferences in laboratory science. It offers 100 short courses and 2,000 presentations on analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy. Xylem will exhibit its analytics solutions at booth 1439.

Aqua Nederland Vakbeurs Gorinchem 2018
March 13-15
Gorinchem, The Netherlands
This annual event for the water and wastewater market hosts more than 300 exhibitors and attracts more than 10,000 water professionals. Visitors attend seminars, learn about the latest technologies and trends, and watch live demonstrations.

Mostra Convegno Expocomfort (MCE)
March 13-16
Milan, Italy
Europe’s leading exhibition for comfort technology. Xylem will be showcasing a complete range of energy-efficient system solutions – all compliant with or exceeding the latest EU efficiency regulations – for residential and commercial building applications: Hall 9, Booth C09-D02.

WEX Global 2018
Lisbon, Portugal
March 13-14
Now in its 10th year, WEX Global is a meeting place for water and energy leaders. A program of pre-selected meetings is combined with a conference.

National Hurricane Conference
March 25-29
Orlando, Florida
The National Hurricane Conference is the nation’s forum for education and professional training in hurricane and disaster preparedness. Xylem will be exhibiting at the event.

Water Sofia
March 27-28
Sofia, Bulgaria
Visit our Xylem distributors at this B2B exhibition for water and water management. ALMEX BG Company: Hall 1, Booth C2. AQUASTAR: Hall 1, Booth B1.

Asia Water
April 10-12
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
One of the region’s leading water industry events, Asia Water is attended by 18,000 people in the water and wastewater industries. Xylem will be exhibiting at booth E101.

Global Water Summit
April 15-17
Paris, France
The 2018 Global Water Summit will focus on how cross-cutting issues emerging from the boundaries of the sector may drive performance and generate new opportunities for businesses who are ready to build and engage with the new models and stakeholders.

Pump Centre Conference
May 3
Telford, UK
At the annual conference of the Pump Centre, more than 1,000 members exhibit their products and services, and learn about the latest pump technologies. Xylem will be exhibiting at the event.

IE Expo China
May 3-5
Shanghai, China
Asia’s leading environmental show for water, waste, air and soil. More than one thousand exhibitors present products and solutions to 43,000 trade visitors. Xylem will be exhibiting at the expo.

IWA Water Loss 2018
May 7-9
Cape Town, South Africa
The Water Loss Conference and Exhibition 2018 will be one of the world’s largest water loss conferences and is expected to attract over 500 participants from more than 50 countries.

Ozwater ’18
May 8-10
Brisbane, Australia
Ozwater is the Australian Water Association’s international water conference and trade exhibition. Thousands of water professionals from across Australia and internationally will meet in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

IFAT 2018
May 14-18
Munich, Germany
IFAT is a leading trade show for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. Xylem will be exhibiting at booth B1.151/250.

Africa Utility Week
May 15-17
Cape Town, South Africa
African Utility Week will showcase the latest technologies and services in energy generation, transmission and distribution, including metering. Xylem’s Sensus brand is a Gold sponsor of the event.

LET 2018
May 27-31
Nanjing, China
The IWA Leading Edge Conference on Water and Wastewater Technologies is a global conference focusing on how pioneering science, technological innovation and leading practices are shaping water management.

Aquatech China
May 31-June 2
Shanghai, China
Aquatech China 2018 will take place at the newly built National Exhibition and Convention Center. The event focuses on water technology and water management, aiming to present integrated solutions to the water challenges facing Asia.

Asian Paper & Tissue World 2018
June 6-8
Bangkok, Thailand
Asian Paper is the largest ASEAN event serving the global pulp, paper, packaging and related industries. Xylem will be exhibiting at booth B15.

AWWA ACE18
June 12-14
Las Vegas, Nevada
The annual conference of the American Water Works Association, ACE gathers together thousands of water utility decision makers from around the world. Sensus, a Xylem brand, is sponsoring the event. Xylem will be exhibiting in booths 19043, 19029, 17033 and 17053.

ProPak Asia
June 13-16
Bangkok, Thailand
ProPak Asia is one of the region’s largest trade events servicing the entire food, drink, and pharma processing and packaging supply chain. Xylem will be exhibiting at booth BP41.

PHEX
June 20-21, London
October 3-4, Manchester
November 14-15, London
PHEX (The Plumbing & Heating Exhibition) brings together more than 100 manufacturers, suppliers and trade associations working with central heating systems and underfloor heating. Xylem will be exhibiting at booth 30.

WISA 2018
June 24-27
Cape Town, South Africa
The Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) hosts this biennial conference and exhibition. The central theme of “Breaking barriers, Connecting ideas” seeks to address past, existing and future water resource challenges by promoting collaboration, cooperation and integration within the water sector.

HydroVision International
June 26-28
Charlotte, North Carolina
HydroVision International is one of the largest gatherings of hydro professionals worldwide. The event highlights perspectives on the role of hydropower, explores issues affecting hydro resources, and helps participants develop a vision to meet challenges and ensure the future sustainability of hydro. Visit Xylem at booth 508.

Singapore International Water Week
July 8-12
Singapore
This event brings together stakeholders from the global water industry to share best practices and showcase the latest technology. Xylem is a founding sponsor of the event and participates in the Water Leaders Summit, Water Convention, Young Water Leaders Summit and Industrial Water Solutions Forum. Visit Xylem at booth B2-F20 (Basement 2).

World Water Week
August 26-31
Stockholm, Sweden
More than 300 organizations from 130 countries meet at this event, organized by SIWI, to discuss global water issues. This year’s theme is “Water, ecosystems and human development”. Xylem is the global sponsor of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize, awarded during the event.

The Water Expo
August 29-30
Miami, Florida
A trade show for U.S. and international manufacturers and suppliers of water-related equipment and technology. The show connects Latin American and Caribbean markets with major infrastructure projects in the US.

Aquatech Mexico
September 4-6
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico’s largest exhibition for process, drinking and waste water. Aquatech Mexico co-locates with The GREEN Expo, the largest annual Mexican exhibition for the environmental and renewable energy sectors.

Southampton Boat Show
September 14-23
Southampton, UK
This on-the-water boat show is one of the largest in Europe, attracting more than 110,000 visitors per year. Xylem will be exhibiting its high-efficiency pumps designed to be robust and reliable at sea.

World Water Congress & Exhibition
September 16-21
Tokyo, Japan
More than 5,000 water professionals meet at this event, organized by the International Water Association, to showcase technical and service solutions. Xylem will be exhibiting at the event.

ECWATECH 2018
September 25-27
Moscow, Russia
This biennial trade show is a leading exhibition for the water and wastewater industries in Russia and the CIS region.

WEFTEC
October 1-3
New Orleans, Louisiana
This trade show from the Water Environment Federation is one of the biggest of its kind in North America, attended by 25,000 people. WEFTEC’s show floor presents cutting-edge solutions from the field. Xylem launches new technology at the event every year. Xylem is exhibiting in booth 5939.

IBEX
October 2-4
Tampa, Florida
North America’s leading technical boat-building showcase, IBEX delivers a unique forum where the marine industry can do business, share ideas, and accelerate new product development. Xylem will be exhibiting here.

Sensus Reach Conference
October 21-24
Hollywood, Florida
Expand your knowledge of the Sensus product, solution and services portfolios and learn best practices from experts and peers at this user conference. Learn how to leverage the value of your investment in Sensus products and solutions with training from subject matter experts. And network with your peers, sharing insights and discussing the latest trends.

International Water Conference
November 4-8
Scottsdale, Arizona
This educational conference focuses on commercial-free discussions about technology and presents the latest scientific advances in the field. It brings together end users, researchers, practicing engineers, managers, educators, suppliers and contractors.

METSTRADE
November 13-15
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The METSTRADE Show is one of the world’s biggest and most visited B2B leisure marine equipment show, which has been bringing the marine industry together for decades. Xylem will be exhibiting at stand 01.539.

Groundwater Week 2018
December 4-6
Las Vegas, Nevada
NGWA is a community of groundwater professionals working together to advance groundwater knowledge and the success of its members through education and outreach; advocacy; cooperation and information exchange; and enhancement of professional practices. Visit Xylem at booth 1003.

by Chad Henderson