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WIN-WIN PROCUREMENT - PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Where does the market for large scale desalination and wastewater treatment projects go from here? The last five years have seen prices fall to extraordinary new lows, but with costs and interest rates now on the rise, developers and contractors are finding themselves under pressure as never before. With so little scope to squeeze more value out of the supply chain, the industry must focus on reducing risks and accelerating innovation in order to deliver the future.

This half day interactive workshop brings together some of the most ambitious public water agencies in the MENA region with the major developers, contractors and consultants as they explore how the procurement process might be adapted to deliver value to both sides.

Among the issues to be discussed are:

  • Reducing the pressure on timetables for bids and project delivery
  • Finding mechanisms for better risk sharing between the parties
  • Ensuring that there is room for innovation, but the client is still protected
  • Developing models for separating engineering from construction
  • Creating protocols for thermal desal plants as membrane plants
  • Smoothing the transition to solar power
  • Extending the private finance model to new assets (e.g. storage and transmission)
  • Integrating other new technologies (e.g. value from brine) into procurement
  • Managing the long-term risk of off-taker default

The workshop will take the form of a facilitated discussion with VIP participants taking the lead in the discussion with other delegates joining as the conversation evolves.

VIP Participants confirmed so far:

  • Alejandro Jiménez, Global Director for Business Development, Acciona
  • Carlos Cosin, CEO, Almar Water
  • Carlos Martin Freixa, Head of Water Department, Ayesa
  • Corrado Sommariva, CEO and Founder, Sustainable Water and Power Consultants
  • Issa Al Wer, Project Manager, Aqaba-Amman NWC
  • John Tonner, COO, Consolidated Water
  • Jose Bofill, MENA Director, Aqualia
  • Khaled Al-Qureshi, CEO, Saudi Water Partnership Company
  • Khalid Thari, Engineering Director, ONEE
  • Pedro Almagro, CEO, Lantania
  • Rami Ghandour, Managing Director, Metito
  • Roberto Mangano, Managing Director, ILF Consulting Engineers
  • Shelley De Souza, Senior Manager for Infrastructure, SMBC
  • Thomas Altmann, Executive VP, ACWA Power
  • Robert Garner, Director (Water Supply), NEOM

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Pre-conference Workshop USD
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16 May 2022

$840.00

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CANCELLATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS

No refunds will be allowed after 17 April 2022 and all refunds are subject to a £120/$180 administration fee.
Substitution of registrants may be made at any time up to the start of the conference.
This conference is organised by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) which reserves the right to limit or deny access to the conference to any entity or individual.
The agenda is subject to change at the organiser’s discretion.

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If you are not completely satisfied with our conference please notify us in writing within 15 days of the conference and we will refund 100% of your registration fee.

Testimonials from GWS

  • “This is one of the most important conferences to us since we have the chance to talk to and educate decision makers on a high level. Technology choice often makes a big difference and needs to be evaluated early in Master Plans, not solely by consultants and late in the design process.”

    Harald Kleiven, Vice President of Business Development, Cambi AS

  • “As always, it attracted top level people from a broad range of companies and municipalities. I came away with enough ideas and contacts to keep me busy for many months.”

    Rick Stover, Founder/ President, Empereal Energy Group

  • “An excellent forum to address global topics. An outstanding networking opportunity.”

    Keith Minich, Third Bay Ltd.

  • “As always, this is a brilliant opportunity to meet so many market participants in one venue.”

    Dirk Wittenberg, General Manager, Remondis Aqua International GmbH

  • “Amazing — I know of no other conference which allows a Finance person to attend and get so much benefit. Most water conferences are technical and don’t appeal to Finance people. Thank you.”

    Ross Hughes, CFO, Water Corporation of Western Australia

  • “After 6 years attending the Global Water Summit, it has become an extraordinary opportunity to say hello to many friends who at the same time are potential partners, competitors and/or clients. I also can get updated of the trends in the global water market.”

    Gerado Sierra, Director General/ President of Atlatec

  • “A great opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new players in the industry with interesting business models and challenges. Basically an ideal networking arena.”

    Alan Thomson, Managing Director, Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company

  • “Over 10 years GWI has kept, unlike other events, its unique character and overall good value for money”

    Emilio Gabbrielli, President of the International Desalination Organisation

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