• The Qingdao International Water Conference is founded by the Chinese government and supported by industrial organizations around the world;
• The Conference gathers together over 2,300 leaders, experts and professionals in water treatment industry from more than 50 countries;
• More than 300 important guest speakers meet and discuss business opportunities and technology development strategies of the environmental protection industry in the backdrop of the global water resource crisis.
• The conference consists of five key-note themes and 30 special sessions, composed of 380 authoritative professional reports.
• This annual event has developed into the largest, highest level, most influential and professional exhibition brand of the water industry in Asian-Pacific region.

A Global Platform for Water Solutions

The Qingdao International Water Conference (QIWC) is hosted by the China Association for Science and Technology and Qingdao Municipal People's Government, supported by industrial organizations and national government departments such as the International Water Association and Shandong Association for Science and Technology. QIWC is co-organized by the Qingdao Association for Science and Technology, Administration Committee of Qingdao West Coast New Area and Qingdao International Desalination Center. As a high-end international academic and technical convention and exhibition, it has been held for 13 consecutive years as an influential event at home and abroad, providing an interdisciplinary exchange platform in the areas of water-related resources, environment, ecology and security, for promoting the development of water treatment industries in China and the world. Meanwhile, the leaders from both the government and industries are invited for the releasing of the information on policy planning, project demands and development trends in this field.

The 14th Qingdao International Water Conference will be held in Qingdao, China on June 25-28, 2019. The diverse content and themes of QIWC provide a platform for global water resources solutions, drawing entrepreneurs, experts and professionals to address challenges, exhibit technology, explore opportunities and share achievements. As an influential and popular event in the industry, QIWC has grown into a renowned international brand of convention and exhibition in the Asia Pacific region. Every summer sees the gathering of the experts and business representatives in the global water industry in Qingdao, making friends and exchanging ideas in promotion of the water treatment technology and industry.

Who Should Attend?

* Leaders who take charge of national and local water resources, water environment, water saving and water treatment;
* Experts, scholars, professors, and researchers in the field of global desalination and related areas;
* Member representatives of International Water Association, Desalination Branch of China Water Enterprises Confederation, European Desalination Society (EDS), Shandong Water Ecological Civilization Promotion Council and Environmental Chamber of Commerce and other professional associations or organizations;

* Engineering technicians from domestic and foreign water treatment companies, municipalities, entrepreneurs, investors, scientific research institutions, users and news agency.