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Powerful dynamic forces characterise the markets in which the sanitation, heating and ventilation industry operates. Responsible for this are not only the broad spectrum of subject areas but also the results of political decision making. Now, the world’s leading trade fair for HVAC + Water is reacting to these developments with a new concept, and focusing more than ever before on visitors.

At the recent EEMODS (Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems) conference in Lucerne, Switzerland, Europump President Luboš Michlík delivered a compelling presentation on the achievements of the European pump sector in driving energy savings through the adoption of the Extended Product Approach (EPA). This landmark strategy has played a pivotal role in advancing energy efficiency across Europe’s industrial and commercial pumping systems.

The Water Security in Africa (WASA) research programme convenes more than 100 researchers from Southern Africa and Germany for its kick-off conference, which will take place from 25 to 27 September 2024 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, and will be co-hosted by Stellenbosch University.

With the impacts of climate change being felt especially keenly in the world’s water cycles, it’s time to talk solutions, and Alfa Laval is gathering leaders across its business to do just that on November 27, 2024.
In fact, up to 70% of those impacts are felt in local and global water systems, and growing pressure on this precious resource is threatening to disrupt water-intensive hygienic processing, such as food, beverage, and pharma production. Meanwhile, EU countries only reuse 2.4% of treated wastewater – a situation that is mirrored in many parts of the world.

The water sector needs to build infrastructure at scale over the coming decades. Ahead of her keynote address to the Water Industry Forum on 25 September, Sharon Darcy, chair of the Linear Infrastructure Planning Panel, says competing demands with other sectors over allocation of resources means a collaborative approach is vital.

Titled “Urban Water Resilience – Reshaping Our Cities”, this year’s BLUE PLANET Berlin Water Dialogues on November 28 will concentrate on the need to improve water resilience in urban areas in the face of climate change. After last year’s focus on the circular water economy, this year’s edition will explore the interplay of blue, green and grey infrastructure to strengthen urban water resilience.

Pipeline & Gas Expo 2024, held 29th – 31st May at Piacenza Expo in Italy, brought together industry leaders to facilitate connections for a more resilient and future-proofed water distribution network.

Europump (the European Pump Association) is delighted to announce that its 2025 Annual Meeting and General Assembly will be held in the historic city of Prague. Hosted by the Czech Pump Manufacturers Association (CPMA) this three-day event will take place at the Hilton Hotel in the enchanting centre of Prague, from 21st -23rd May 2025.

The importance of water in delivering sustainable infrastructure was the theme of keynote addresses to delegates at Water Africa and West African Building & Construction 2024, by representatives of both the Ghana Ministry of Sanitation & Water Resources and the Ministry of Works & Housing. Deputy Minister of Sanitation & Water Resources, Amidu Chinra Isgahaku said that the Ministry saw the event as a “footbridge” to bring stakeholders in water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH) and building & construction together.

Sustainable development of the built world includes the protection of water, reduced emissions, renewable energy sources and their efficient utilisation. Experts from the sanitation, heating and air-conditioning sector will be presenting solutions for sustainable and modern building services technology that can make this possible at ISH from 17 to 21 March 2025.