The 2024 Vietwater & WETV exhibitions open in HCMC

The international exhibitions on water supply, sanitation, water resources and purification (Vietwater 2024) and on waste treatment and environment technology (WETV 2024) have opened in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC).
The 2024 Vietwater & WETV exhibitions open in HCMC

The events serve as an all–in–one place for brands to showcase cutting–edge technologies and solutions in water supply, wastewater treatment, sanitation and purification, along with waste management and environmental technologies.

Vietwater 2024 and WETV 2024 gather over 450 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and regions. In particular, there are over 10 international pavilion groups from China, German, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan (China), Turkey, and Vietnam.

On a total gross area of up to 10,000m2, these companies have showcased products in various categories including water supply technology; water irrigation and sewerage; wastewater treatment and management; sludge treatment technology; desalination and dewatering; pumps and valves; membranes/ filtration; piping & water fitting; water testing & measurement; sorting machine; waste collection and transportation; waste treatment and management; recycling; environmental monitoring and measurement; technology to generate energy from waste materials and many others.

Building on the success of previous editions, Vietwater 2024 & WETV 2024 bring a high-quality series of international conferences on water and solid waste treatment. The programs cover practical topics such as “Strategizing Collaborative Innovations for Transformative Smart Water Management and Governance”, “Effective Water Management for Sustainable Development”, “Water Reuse Meets Sustainable Development of Water Industry”, or “Technology of Collecting, Classifying, Transporting, and “Treatment of Domestic Waste towards Green Development”.

The special feature of Vietwater 2024 is the exclusive business matching event themed “Connect Today – Infinite Success”. It is designed to facilitate direct 1:1 trade interaction between potential buyers with over 450 suppliers from around the world. Qualified registered buyers will have the chance to enjoy exclusive treatment, including scheduling 1:1 appointment with the exhibitors, accessing to the VIP business lounge and check-in counter.

Water Hackathon competition, a new highlight of this year’s exhibition, promises to make a strong impression. The event will showcase and honor sustainable innovations in water and solid waste management.

With its diverse range of showcased products, international conferences, and practical business networking activities, the exhibitions are projected to atteact more than 10,000 visitors for 3 days.

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