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The Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026 will bring together thought leaders, experts and practitioners from governments, cities, utilities and industry from 15 to 18 June 2026 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore to address some of the world’s most pressing urban water and climate-associated challenges.

Instead of a sober industrial appearance, the Japanese company deliberately presented itself with cultural references to its own origins: consultants in kimonos, traditional design elements and Japanese specialities created an atmosphere that stood out clearly from the usual trade fair scene. However, the focus was on solutions for demanding tasks in dewatering and environmental technology.

Wilo can look back on a successful IFAT 2026. Welcoming several thousand international visitors at its booth at the Messe München exhibition centre, the multinational technology group presented sustainable and AI-integrated solutions for water management. At the world’s leading trade fair for environmental technologies, Wilo also welcomed numerous high-ranking political guests to exchange views.

In its 60th anniversary year— since 1966, IFAT Munich has been the global meeting place for environmental technology industry —the world-leading trade fair is celebrating new record figures. Around 3,400 exhibitors and some 142,000 visitors attended the trade fair from May 4 to 7, 2026. Companies from around 60 countries and regions showcased innovative solutions for water, recycling, and circularity across 300,000 square meters—offering answers to some of the most pressing global challenges.

For 60 years, IFAT Munich has been the global meeting place for environmental technologies. The next edition of the world-leading trade fair kicks off in just a few days, putting the spotlight for policymakers and industry on key future issues relating to water and raw material security. In 2026, IFAT Munich is not only attracting significant attention from business and politics, but also offering a diverse program with more than 400 events addressing the most pressing issues of our time.

Those who want to experience new drive technology usually go to a trade show. Flender is turning this principle on its head: Now the technology itself is traveling to customers. On April 20, 2026, the official kickoff for “AIQ on Tour” took place at the headquarters in Bocholt – and the AIQ truck rolled out of the company premises on its twelve-month European tour. The goal: to make condition monitoring accessible to everyone, true to the tour’s motto, “Condition Monitoring for everyone.”

On March 24, 2026, EBARA invited David Briel, Senior Managing Director of the Office of International Trade and Investment Promotion at the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), as well as Hiroyoshi Okayama, Representative of the Japan Investment Office at the DCED, to visit its Haneda head office and exchange opinions.

At this year’s IFAT, Herborner Pumpen will showcase tailored solutions for a variety of requirements in sewage technology. At its booth, the company is focusing in particular on the new Centurio modular wastewater pump.

The biennial trade fair for HVAC+R, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water systems closed its doors in Milan, drawing over 120,000 visitors from 123 countries and reaffirming its position as a leading global platform for the sector.

Europump, the European Federation of Pump Associations, has highlighted the strong support it receives from industry partners through its sponsorship programme, thanking the companies that support the association’s work throughout the year and its upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting in Frankfurt, Germany, from 27–29 May 2026.