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Japan’s HVAC+R market is set for significant growth, driven by rapid industrialization, expanding industrial and commercial construction, and ongoing urbanization. The market is projected to reach a turnover of USD 18.37 billion by 2025 and USD 23.99 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.49% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

The 2nd edition of the Stormwater & Wastewater Conference 2025 officially opened at the Jeddah Hilton, convening government officials, global technology innovators, and leading industry experts to drive the development of resilient and sustainable water infrastructure systems across the Kingdom in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Only 4 months left until AchemAsia 2025 as the leading platform for the Chinese process industry is back. From 14 to 16 October 2025, Shanghai will once again be the gateway to China’s Process Industry, driving the countries chemical industry towards decarbonisation and sustainable intermediate and end products. The call for papers for the conference is now open and for the first time applications for the AchemAsia Process Innovation Award are possible.

The 28th Europump Annual Meeting and General Assembly, held from 21st to 23rd May at the Hilton Prague Old Town, concluded with widespread acclaim from delegates across Europe and beyond. Hosted by the Czech Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA), the event brought together industry leaders, technical experts, and policymakers for three days of intensive discussions, strategic collaboration, and societal engagement.

Following the successful debut of its inaugural edition, the 2nd Stormwater and Wastewater Conference returns to the Kingdom on June 23–24, 2025, at the prestigious Jeddah Hilton, Saudi Arabia. Organized by Creative Connect in collaboration with Great Minds Event Management, the conference will serve as a high-level platform to address critical infrastructure challenges related to stormwater and wastewater management in Saudi Arabia.

Join 250+ top decision-makers and innovators at the 2nd Stormwater & Wastewater Conference – Saudi Arabia 2025, 23–24 June, Hilton Jeddah.

Join top engineers, policymakers, and global experts at the 2nd Stormwater & Wastewater Conference Saudi Arabia, on 23–24 June at Hilton Jeddah.

Water sector professionals need to use their expertise “to be the agents for change”. That was the message coming from a keynote delivered by Natalie Prosser, chief executive of the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP), at British Water’s 2025 Spring Reception.

DECHEMA, which organises the ACHEMA, the leading trade show for the global process industry, launches ACHEMA Middle East in Saudi Arabia together with Messe Frankfurt. DECHEMA and Messe Frankfurt have reached the necessary agreements and the event will be held for the first time in Riyadh in 2026, and then every three years after that. ACHEMA Middleast is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is against the backdrop of Saudi Vision 2030, the ambitious government programme for economic and social development.

A great first effort for the new international heat pump exhibition & conference: the high number of companies and visitors at the two-day event in Milan confirms that the sector is alive and well, now it’s time to accelerate towards the 2030 targets