Strategic Thinking For Business

You don’t want to miss the most important Environmental Technologies trade events. We identify the top shows, and then we work with the organizers to provide special added value – such as US Pavilions – for U.S. companies that participate. Commercial Service staff attend the shows, and often provide matchmaking services for U.S. companies. U.S. shows that are part of the Department of Commerce’s International Buyer Program will feature overseas delegations and an International Business Center staffed by Department of Commerce employees.

EVENTS IN EUROPE

IWEX 2005
October 18-20, 2005
Birmingham, UK
IWEX is the UK’s premier international water utility exhibition. It has also grown in importance across the gas and general utility service sectors to become the UK’s most important utility event. The comprehensive trade show will be supported by an extensive program of seminars and conferences.
Contact person: Mr. Andrew Hollister – Andrew.Hollister@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web Address: http://www.iwex.co.uk

POLECO 2005
November 15 – 19, 2005
Poznan, Poland
Poleco represents one of the largest Central European shows in the technology and devices for water, ground and air protection, noise and vibration control, atmospheric pollution monitoring, wastes (treatment, collection and transport, recycling & utilization, storage), energy, industrial and power industry building, municipal maintenance equipment, environmental organizations and consultancies, specialist publications, investments of local self-governments as regards environment protection.
Contact person: Ms. Ania Janczewska – Ania.Janczewska@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web Address: http://poleko.mtp.pl/en

POLLUTEC 2005
November 29-December 2, 2005
Paris, France
Pollutec 2005 is the 21st International Exhibition of Environmental equipment, Technology and Services. It focuses on the fields of wastewater treatment, environmental management, air quality, waste/recycling, soil and groundwater, renewable energy, energy saving, health and safety, analytical instruments, and sustainable business.
Contact person: Mr. Everett Wakai – Everett.Wakai@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web Address: http://www.pollutec.com

TAU EXPO
January 24-27, 2006
Milan, Italy
Tau Expo is a unique venue attracting all the major players on the market of environment preservation and alternative energy. The 4-day show brings together the swelling numbers of people seeking green-friendly technology and makers of fast-forward products. Urban planning and preservation of natural resources have become priority issues.
Contact person: Ms. Nicoletta Postiglione – Nicoletta.Postiglione@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
http://www.fieremostre.it/

AQUATECH
September 26 – 29, 2006
Amsterdam, Neatherlands
Aquatech, Water Technology and Water management trade show, is held once every two years at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam. This event attracts some 25,000 highly qualified visitors from the Netherlands and many other countries (no fewer than 109 in 2002). The number of exhibitors is traditionally close to 500. Aquatech is one of the leading water technology and management oriented trade shows in Europe.
Contact person: Ms. Jennifer Ritfeld – Jennifer.Ritfeld@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
http://www.aquatechtrade.com/amsterdam

EVENTS IN THE USA

WEFTEC(IBP show)
October 29 – November 2, 2005
Washington DC
Web Address: http://www.weftec.org
WEFTEC® is the largest water and wastewater exhibition in North America. With more than 800 exhibiting companies, the vast array of products and services used in the management of wastewater and its collection systems, as well as the improvement of water quality are well represented. At WEFTEC®.04, approximately 500 technical papers and 23 workshops were presented. There is no other annual event in the water and wastewater industry that combines an exhibition of this size with such a comprehensive technical program. Product categories include: Chemicals/chemical handling, drinking water treatment equipment/processes, industrial & hazardous waste management, pipes and collection systems, safety equipment, sampling and laboratory equipment, wastewater treatment equipment/processes, along with other related products/services.

American Water Works Association Conf/Exhibit(IBP show)
June 11-15, 2006
San Antonio, Texas
Web Address: http://www.awwa.org
AWWA is the largest and most respected technical and educational organization for drinking water in the world, and serves as the foremost resource for public and private utilities, consultants, manufacturers, distributors, governmental agencies and research groups involved with water. A number of internationally focused workshops are planned for the 2006 show, and international technical sessions will be held focusing on export issues of interest to exhibitors

Greenbuild 2005 (IBP show)
November 8-11, 2005
Atlanta, GA
Web Address: http://www.greenbuildexpo.org
The Greenbuild Conference and exhibition serves the rapidly growing market for high performance green building. The show focuses on green buildings and the benefits of sustainability including energy efficiency, waste management, improved air quality and higher worker productivity. The show features architectural components suppliers and manufacturers; architectural and engineering , design and consulting firms; Building and service contractors and manufacturers; Deconstruction providers and suppliers; energy and environmental designed products and consultants; fenestration manufacturers and service providers, financial service firms, HVAC, landscape, lighting, residential builders; “smart building” engineers, software and hardware providers; State, local and federal agencies; Universities and research institutions; uitility companies; Water, wastewater, storm water, sewage, containment engineering.

Waste Expo (IBP show)
May, 2006
New Orleans, Louisiana
Web Address: http://www.wasteexpo.com
WasteExpo is one of the top 200 tradeshows in the USA, and largest serving the waste and recycling industries. The show showcases environmental products and services. Sectors covered include landfills, composting, waste storage, transportation and processing and all forms of recycling. Conferences featuring medical waste and landfill technology are featured. The show features three pavilions: truck components and supplies, technology and e-waste.

WQA (non-IBP show)
March 29 – 31, 2006
Chicago, IL
Web Address: http://www.wqa.org/
This North American "Water Opportunity Show™" is a revolutionary new trade event and conference aimed at water industry groups including process water, drinking water, ultrapure, and water for household, commercial and industrial uses.