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

AQUATECH
September 30 – October 3, 2008
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. The number of exhibitors is traditionally close to 900. Aquatech is one of the leading water technology and management oriented trade shows in Europe, where you can find many US exhibitors.
Contact person: Ms. Jennifer Ritfeld – Jennifer.Ritfeld@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web pages: http://www.buyusa.gov/netherlands/en/aquatech.html (US CS web page) or http://www.amsterdam.aquatechtrade.com/aquatechamsterdam2008/e

POLECO

November 17 – 20, 2008
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.
Embassy Contact: Ms. Ania Janczewska – Ania.Janczewska@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web Address: http://poleko.mtp.pl/en

AQUATHERM

November 25 - 29, 2008
Prague, Czech Republic
The trade fair AQUA-THERM Praha that focuses on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, measuring, regulation, sanitary and ecological equipment, has experienced rapid development in recent years. The proportion of foreign exhibitors and visitors is constantly increasing. Last year every ninth visitor and every sixth direct exhibitor was from abroad. Traders came to the trade fair from 22 countries, and exhibitors came from seventeen.
Embassy Contact: Ms. Veronika Novakova – Veronika.Novakova@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web Address: http://www.aquatherm.cz

POLLUTEC

December 2 - 5, 2008
Lyon, France
Pollutec is one of the top environmental shows taking place in Europe. The show regularly attracts over 40,000 visitors out of which is more then 10 per cent international. There are more then 1,400 exhibitors from around 30 countries on exhibition space of 50,000 m2. Pollutec covers all the major environmental sector sub-sectors.
Contact person: Mr. Everett Wakai - Everett.Wakai@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web Address: http://www.pollutec.com

ENSORGA-ENTECO
October 27 - 30, 2009
Cologne, Germany
The collocation of Entsorga-Enteco covers the entire value chain for waste management and environmental technology. It is an International Trade Fair for Waste Management and Environmental Technology with the following product segments:.supply, treatment and disposal; solid and liquid materials; water and wastewater; technology and logistics; air and noise, and renewal sources of energy. The fair is hled every three years.
Web pages: http://www.entsorga-enteco.com/

IFAT
? May 2011
Munich, Germany
16th International Trade Fair For Water, Sewage, Refuse, Recycling and Street Furniture. This conference highlights waste and recycling as well as wastewater treatment.
Contact person: Mr. Paul Warren-Smith – Paul.Warren-Smith@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov
Web Address: http://www.ifat.de

EVENTS IN THE USA

WEFTEC
October 18 – 21, 2008
Chicago, USA

Web address: http://www.weftec.org

The Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference celebrates its 81th show this October. Every year, WEFTEC draws thousands of water and wastewater professionals from around the world to learn the latest practices, solutions, and regulations in their field. In 2006, WEFTEC drew more than 18,000 attendees and 925 exhibiting companies! WEFTEC's attendees are professionals who visit exhibit floor to see cutting-edge technologies in the water quality field. 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.

WQA AQUATECH

March 18 - 20, 2009

Chicago, USA

Web address: http://www.aquatechtrade.com

WQA Aquatech USA is a one-stop event that connects technologies, know-how, education, training, networking, and business opportunities to multiple water industies. WQA Aquatech USA, an international exhibition and conference on water technology, attracts multiple water industry groups including process, drinking water, ultrapure, and wastewater for residential, commercial, and industrial users.

WASTE EXPO 

May 8 - 10, 2009

Las Vegas, USA

Web address: http://www.wasteexpo.com
WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. With over 550 exhibitors, WasteExpo is your opportunity to see and compare all of the latest equipment and technology in the industry, all under one roof, saving you time and money. 

AWWA  

June 14 - 19, 2009
San Diego, USA
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. Product categories include: Abrasives; automated meter readings; castings; aeration systems; arsenic removal; backflow prevention; cathodic protection; clarifiers; dechlorination equipment; filtration systems; ozone systems; turbidimeters; water and wastewater treatment equipment; desalination equipment and sludge equipment.