The upcoming Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), scheduled for 18–22 June, and the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG), set for 19–21 June, are expected to attract over 20,000 attendees and speakers from around the world. Hosted at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, these events will unite thought leaders, experts, and practitioners from governments, academia, industry, and international organizations to share best practices, co-create innovative urban water and environmental solutions, and generate new business opportunities.
In response to global calls for decisive and collaborative climate action, both events provide a synergistic platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, explore innovations, and foster collaborations. Ms. Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, will deliver the opening address at the Joint Opening of CESG 2024 and SIWW2024 on 19 June.
Minister Fu will emphasize the urgent need for global climate action amidst extreme weather patterns and rising sea levels, sharing Singapore’s efforts to build a greener, more climate-resilient future. She will also announce a Request for Information for alternative waste disposal technologies and the launch of the Singapore Water Centre in partnership with the World Bank Group.
The Joint Opening will feature a Ministerial Plenary with high-level panelists from the World Bank Group, Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and the People’s Republic of China. They will discuss the implementation of decarbonization and sustainability policies post-COP28.
CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESG)
The sixth biennial CESG, organized by Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) in conjunction with SIWW, serves as a launchpad for pioneering technologies and robust partnerships to address pressing environmental challenges.
On 19 June, Dr. Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, will announce a new tranche of Productivity Solutions Grant for the environmental services industry and inaugurate the Enviro Tech Innovation Hub. Dr. Khor will also present Workforce Transformation Awards and NEA-Industry Scholarship Awards at the CESG Industry Night on 20 June.
Additionally, Minister Fu will attend the graduation ceremony for the Youth for Environmental Sustainability (YES) Leaders Programme on 21 June.
Singapore International Water Week (SIWW)
SIWW2024 will focus on key themes such as water sustainability, net zero and decarbonization, resource circularity, and digitalization. A new pillar on climate adaptation, specifically coastal protection and flood resilience, will be introduced. The event will also feature an Industrial Water Solutions Forum targeting industrial water users.
Business delegations from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India, and other countries will attend the SIWW2024 Water Expo, which will present over 400 exhibitors across three days.
The Water Expo will showcase cutting-edge equipment, technology, and solutions from over 30 countries and regions. Highlights include thematic zones on Coastal Protection and Flood Resilience, Start-Ups, and Smart Tech & Digitalization.
Minister Grace Fu will speak at the Coastal and Flood Resilience Leaders Summit on 20 June, announcing eight new projects under the Coastal Protection and Flood Management Research Programme (CFRP) and a new applied research grant call.
Largest Gathering of Leaders
SIWW2024 will host the largest gathering of CEOs and senior representatives from water agencies, utilities, and cities, with close to 100 global water utilities and water agencies participating. More than 50 CEOs will attend the Utilities CEO Roundtable to discuss water circularity and net zero. Additionally, over 30 cities and regulators, including Copenhagen, Rotterdam, Hong Kong, and New York City, will participate in the inaugural Coastal and Flood Resilience Cities Roundtable.
