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ACHEMA 2022 – the World Forum for the Process Industries – will be held at the Frankfurt Fairground from 22 to 26 August 2022, instead of 4 to 8 April 2022 as originally planned. This decision was made in view of the increasing uncertainty caused by the new Corona variant after intensive discussions with the community and in the ACHEMA Committee.

Renowned environmentalist, entrepreneur and bestselling author Paul Hawken has been announced as a keynote speaker at global water technology event BlueTech Forum 2022.

Solving the complexities of providing clean water and safe sanitation in a time of climate volatility was addressed during the 32nd Water Action Platform webinar on 28 October 2021. Hosted by Isle chairman Dr Piers Clark and supported by technology consultant Rodrigo Valladares, this event focussed on Latin America – highlighting imminent and increasing environmental challenges.

Rising energy costs and tightening budgets mean water companies are looking for opportunities for cost savings across their operations. Optimisation of chemical dosing presents water companies with a significant opportunity to drive efficiency in water and wastewater treatment and is the theme of an upcoming webinar from Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG).

British Water will welcome Anita Payne, director of insights and impact at industry regulator Ofwat, as keynote speaker as its 2021 data conference. The role open data could play in the transformation of water is at the centre of discussions being had across the UK sector and the trade association is keen to move the dialogue forward.

On October 23, the new edition of IFAT Eurasia—held at the Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) in Turkey ended. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the exhibitor field of 106 companies was much more compact than in 2019 (215).

The global water and climate dialogue is seeing a shift away from making the environment ‘less-worse’ and towards initiating regrowth and regeneration. That is the view of Paul O’Callaghan, founder and chief executive of BlueTech Research, who is observing the transition.

Xylem empowers utilities across the electric, gas and water industries to pave the way for future infrastructure through the adoption of smart technologies. This year’s annual Xylem Reach Conference will showcase the shift toward digital adoption and highlight success stories.

After TrendSet, the pilot trade fair for Messe München under coronavirus conditions, was held successfully in July, IAA Mobility took place in September with an elaborate safety and hygiene concept.

After ACHEMA Pulse 2021 – the pioneering digital event for the process industry – ACHEMA 2022 is back in Frankfurt: from 4 to 8 April 2022, the Frankfurt Fairground will once again be the meeting place for the global process industries. In times of a pandemic, a comprehensive hygiene concept ensures that personal exchange and networking are once again possible in safety on site.