EventsACWUA 5th Best Practices Conference, 3-5 June, 2012, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

ACWUA 5th Best Practices Conference, 3-5 June, 2012, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Jun 03 , 2012 - Jun 05 , 2012
 

Under the Patronage of
H.E Sheikh Ahmad Bin Abdallah Bin Mohamed Al Shehhi

Omani Minister of Regional Municipalities and Water Resources

 

ACWUA’s 5th Best Practices Conference

Utilities Perspective on Water Resources Management in the Arab Region
In cooperation with the Public Authority of Electricity and Water (PAEW) in the Sultanate of Oman


Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa
3-5 June, 2012
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
 

Conference Registration: Register Online Now

Exhibition Registration: Register To Exhibit

 

Water resources in the Arab region are considered as a development issue. In this respect, Arab countries have responded to scarcity by heavily investing in water related infrastructure. Many have heavily invested in water storage infrastructure and in expanding their irrigation systems.

Additionally, the Arab region leads the world in using non-traditional water resources through the use of desalinated water and reuse of treated wastewater is increasingly gaining importance in many countries of the region.
Discussion on water resources management (conventional and non-conventional) from utilities perspective is needed to tackle water scarcity problem. ACWUA will cease the opportunity through its Best Practices conferences platform and employ the topic of water resources management from utilities perspective in the 5th Best Practices Conference.
 
ACWUA Best Practices conference
does not only provide an opportunity to enhance communication flows, synergies and the sharing of successful experiences, but as well, it will facilitate the creation of new partnerships that complement and maximize the impact of on-going work in this sector for the benefit of all countries in the region.
 
Why to attend ACWUA’s 5th Best Practices Conference?

The conference will provide case studies and best practices in water utilities in the Arab region, also aims to share and exchange the local experiences with the international water community and summaries the lessons learned from each case study. Discussion and comments will be targeting and focusing on developing best practices and guiding principles on water resources management.

Who will attend?

ACWUA expect more than 300 participants and delegations to attend the 5th Best Practices Conference in Muscat, Oman. Many will be coming from ACWUA membership comprising of more than 200 individual members, and more than 95 water and wastewater utilities from 18 Arab Countries; Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

The 5th Best Practices Conference is also aimed at senior decision makers from public and private water and waste water utilities/water supply companies, water ministries & authorities, environmental agencies & ministries, municipalities, utility operators, private sector companies and consultants and educational
institutions internationally and across the region.
 
Conference Language:
The official language of the conference is Arabic and English (Simultaneous translation will be available). 

 

Conference Themes and Topics

This year focus area will be Utilities Perspective on Water Resources Management in the Arab Region.
The following is a selection of key themes which the Scientific Committee is seeking contributions; papers addressing these issues from the Arab Region and international water community are welcomed and encouraged.

1.     Water Resources Management
  • National water master planning
  • Water allocation and water budgets
  • Water information systems and hydroinformatics
  • Integrated water resources management (IWRM)
2.     Protection of Water Resources
  • Water safety plans
  • Watershed management and pollution prevention
  • Vulnerability of water resources and
  • Ground water protection zones
  • Monitoring systems and risk management
3.    Non-Conventional Water Management
  • Desalination & Energy (technologies, types, renewable energy, O&M, best practices and environmental consideration).
  • Wastewater treatment and reuse
  • Grey water treatment and reuse
  • Rainwater harvesting and flood management
4.    Adaptation to Climate Change
  • Utilities adaptations to climate change
  • Impacts of climate change on water resources management
  • Identifying financing for adaptation initiatives
  • Hydrological modeling and decision support systems
5.    Accountability and Transparency (Water Integrity)
  • Transparency in water utilities management
  • Anti corruption laws and instruments
  • Accountability
  • Stakeholder dialogue and water governance
6.    Capacity Building & Certification
  • Capacity Building and Training in Water Resources Management
  •  Certification for utility operators
  • The role of certification in protecting water resources and public health

Invitation to submit a paper

Papers are expected to make an original and substantial contribution to the conference themes and topics. Speakers who are interested in presenting a paper should send an abstract for refereeing. Paper proposals will be selected by the conference scientific committee to cover different areas, methods, approaches and positions.

Abstracts should be maximum 300 words. 
 
Abstracts and later paper submissions should be sent by e-mail to the following address:
 

Deadlines

  • Deadline for submitting abstracts: 21 April 2012
  • Announcement of results and selection process will start in: 30 April 2012
  • Deadline for submitting the presentations and papers: 15 May 2012

Enquiries:

Call for Papers:

  • Conference Activities:

    • Conference sessions (3&4 June, 2012)

    • Exhibition concurrently with the sessions

    • Field trip (5 June, 2012)

    • The ACWUA Leaders Bi-lateral Meeting Program in Association with WEX - Read more

Conference Registration Fees

ACWUA 5th Best Practices Conference
Fees per person*
Fees for Group

Non-ACWUA Members

$500
$450

(Min. 3 from the same company)

ACWUA Members

$450
$400

(Min. 4 from the same company)

 Registration fees include: Attendance at the sessions, conference material, entry to the exhibition,
2 days lunches, 2 days morning & afternoon coffee breaks, and one Gala dinner. Plus a field trip and a lunch on the third day.

Register Online Now

 
** Deadline for Paying Registration Fees: 22 May, 2012

Exhibition

Exhibition Floor Plan

Exhibition Space Price

 
Price per sqm
Non-ACWUA Members
Price per sqm
ACWUA Members
With Shell Scheme

$450

$400

Without Shell Scheme

$400

$350

Shell Scheme Stands include: 1 table, 2 chairs, spotlights, electricity connection, name panel (with company name displayed in English)

Register To Exhibit

Ask for Sponsorship Packages, submit an abstract or send your inquiries to:
[email protected]
Tel: +962-6-5161700
Fax: +962-6-5161800
www.acwua.org

 

Visa Instructions

  • For European Countries - Visa given in airport
  • Lebanon and Tunisia - Visa given in airport
  • Other Arab Countries - Participants should apply for Visa through Omani Embassies/Offices in their countries, it usually needs 2 weeks or more to receive your Visa. Once your registration is confirmed and we receive your payment, ACWUA will provide with an invitation letter to be submitted with other documents to the embassy. 

Accommodation

Special accommodation rates are available for ACWUA participants at Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa, for $122 USD - B&B per Night.

To book your accommodation at Shangri la upon mentioned price, please contact:

 

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EventsACWUA 5th Best Practices Conference, 3-5 June, 2012, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman