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Water Industry
Korea Water Forum has been operating high quality business networking platform as a tool of high-tech exchanges as well as necessary policy development for more boosting local water industry. Utilizing diverse industry exchange functions, the Korea Water Forum is willing to offer a support for many business sectors to do their business at global markets, and contribute to increasing water valuation in an economic and industrial aspects.
Objectives
The right place where up-to-date industry information from home and abroad gathered around
Connecting industrial needs with policy and providing support measures to help expand global water business
Long-term cooperation objectives enabling diverse global stakeholders of water industry to interchange each others
Major Contents
EXPO
- In cooperation with many public organizations, providing a wide range of venue for information exchanges covering overall industrial sectors in water.
- Actualizing a close business networking that based on diverse industrial needs about e.g. R&D projects, advancing abroad together, and support for cooperation in G2B area.
Water Business Partnering
- Creating multi aspects of long-term cooperation objectives supporting exchanges among various global stakeholders by holding regular meetings.
- Broadening cooperative issues e.g. culture, environmental information knowledge, scientific technology and diversifying partners e.g. civil organization, academia, company, local government for mutual cooperation.
Water Business Forum
- Sharing current and potential issues for shaping the global water future together with Key multiple stakeholders.
- Building strong network to develop new alliances and strategies in cooperation with other countries
※ The program will comprise of opening, thematic sessions, etc. and be posted online in due course.
Water Partner Square
- Providing G2B and B2B matching opportunities to create innovative activities and projects across countries.
- Supporting win-win cooperation for sustainable business model among governments, public and private sectors.
Water Industry Support
- Information on global water industry
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- Publishing online and offline Newsletter.
- Sharing online information on procurement and projects. - Support for Korean water sector
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- Coordinating new alliances and collaboration with different countries.
- Supporting new business by creating and sustaining opportunities with ODA and MDBs.
- Monitoring & Review
- - Monitoring and review of upcoming / ongoing / completed projects in the water sector.
Major Activities
Sep. 28 – Dec. 31, 2020
- Online Water Expo
- Due to the difficulties to hold EXPO onsite caused by COVID-19, KWF constructed the virtual exchanges channel that enable for home companies and relevant organizations in water field to both share information on e.g. technologies, facilities, and support programs and conduct promotion.
5 September, 2019
- 12th Water Business Forum
- Under the theme of ‘Developing best practices through technology exchanges between the public and private sectors’, the 12th Water Business Forum was held, and the Water Partner Square, pin-point business meeting, which is aiming at exchanges among seven global contractors(government and public corporation) and exhibitors was also held during the KIWW 2019.
13-14 September, 2018
- 11th Water Business Forum
- In the Korea International Water Week 2018, it provided networking opportunities with 12 countries including governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
11 July, 2018
- 10th Water Business Forum
- In the Singapore International Water Week 2018, it provided networking opportunities for numerous Asia pacific countries including governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
13-15 December, 2017
- 9th Water Business Forum
- Co-hosted by NAWAPI (National Center for Water Resources Planning and Investigation) and K-water, it provided networking opportunities with the Vietnam governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
20-21 September, 2017
- 8th Water Business Forum
- In the Korea International Water Week 2017, it provided networking opportunities with 20 countries including governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
29 May –3 June, 2017
- 7th Water Business Forum
- In the 16th IWRA World Water Congress, it provided networking opportunities with local and international water industry stakeholders.
19 March, 2017
- 6th Water Business Forum
- In the Arab Water Week 2017, it provided networking opportunities with the Jordan governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
20-21 October, 2016
- 5th Water Business Forum
- In the Korea International Water Week 2016, it provided networking opportunities with 20 ountries including governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
11-13 July, 2016
- 4th Water Business Forum
- In the Singapore International Water Week 2016, it provided networking opportunities with numerous Asia pacific countries including governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
25-26 March, 2016
- 3rd Water Business Forum
- In the 1st General Assembly of the AWC, it provided networking opportunities with the Indonesian governments, local authorities and water industry stakeholders.
27 October, 2015
- Water Business Seminar (2nd Water Business Forum)
- In the Smart Water Grid International Conference, it provided sharing opportunities on the market trends of the Smart Water Technologies, research results, etc.
17 June, 2015
- Indonesia NCICD project research planning
- KOICA invested 10 billion KRW and Korea Rural Community Corporation & K-water, NCICD (National Capital Integrated Coastal Development) co-processed the project.
8 May, 2015
- Follow-up meeting on the intergovernmental agreement of Rep. of Korea & Netherlands
- The Rep. of Korea and Netherlands created cooperative measures on the Indonesia NCICD project.
13-16 April, 2015
- 1st Water Business Forum
- in the 7th World Water Forum, it provided networking opportunities with 13 countries including governments and local authorities, water industry stakeholders.
10 April, 2015
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Rep. of Korea & Department of Infrastructure and Environment, Netherlands LoI agreement
- Through the LoI agreement signed, two countries co-proceed the joint research on overseas projects, promoting cooperation among water related organizations and supporting business meetings.
4 November, 2014
- Korea Water Forum & Netherlands Water Partnership MOU agreement
15 June, 2012
- Seminar and B2B meeting on Holland Day
WBF Outcomes
12th Business Forum (KIWW 2019)
Time & Venue
- 5 Sep, 2019/ Hall 3 (1F), Exco, Daegu
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Environment/ Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Providing the opportunity to developing new business through enhencing global project cooperation and networking
- Under the core theme of 'Utilizing global opportunity through Technology, Innovation and Finance', six global contractors(from government and public corporation) and seven private corporations, otherwise host country Korea, gathered together and shared latest information and knowledge in water industry.
Generating global project cooperation opportunity through pin-point business meeting
- Reflecting prospect participants’ needs, organized one-on-one business matching named ‘Water Partner Squre’ facilitating future project cooperation not only through initial stage of networking but also closed personal meeting
- twenty matching meetings from seven counties arranged that had a total estimated value of $ 6 million
11th Water Business Forum
Time & Venue
- 13~14 Sep, 2018/ Daegu EXCO, Rep. of Korea
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Environment/ Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Providing global networks for public-private partnership and international cooperation in the water sector
- Under the core theme 'Harnessing Global Opportunity through Technology, Innovation and Finance', it created a dialogue channel for international water cooperation and partnership opportunities among key stakeholders including governments, local authorities, international organizations and Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs).
Organizing business meetings among the KIWW 2018 participants and exhibitors in connection with EXPO
- More than 84 business meetings arranged through the Water Partner Square (on and off line business matching program), which had a total estimated value of $ 60 million.
10th Water Business Forum
Time & Venue
- 11 Jul, 2018/ Singapore MBS Heliconia #3406-3506
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Forign Affairs/ Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Setting a dialogue to share practical experiences and foster innovation on 'Smart Integrated Water Management for Sustainable Cities'
- World leaders and multi-stakeholders attended the forum, enhancing the significance of Smart Integrated Water Management and Sustainability.
Promoting Korean technology and innovation in the water sector
- During the Water Expo in the SIWW 2018, KWF and 5 selected Korean companies co-operated the booth, arranging more than 120 business meetings through the Water Partner Square (onsite business matching program), which had a total estimated value of $7 million.
Water Partner Square (in the 8th World Water Forum)
Time & Venue
- 19~22 Mar, 2018 / Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, Brazil
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Providing a platform for water business and cooperation in Latin American Countries
- More than 32 successful meetings among key decision makers in Latin American Countries
Discussion meeting of Water Business Promotion with various sectors from governments, public and private
9th Water Business Forum
Time & Venue
- 13~14 Dec, 2017 / JW Marriott Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum in cooperation with NAWAPI, K-water
Outcomes
More than 80 participants and 37 business meetings with Vietnam governments, public and private sectors, academia in the water
8th Water Business Forum (in the Korea International Water Week 2017)
Time & Venue
- 20~23 Sep, 2017 / HICO in Gyeongju, Rep. of Korea
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Environment / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
More than 34 delegation from 10 public and private sectors from 16 countries, 5 MDBs and 1 international organizations.
7th Water Business Forum (in the 16th World Water Congress)
Time & Venue
- 29 May – 3 Jun, 2017 / Cancun ICC, Mexico
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Comprehensive discussion on 'Water and the Fourth Industrial Revolution'
Intensive business meeting between Mexico and Korea
6th Water Business Forum (in the Arab Water Wekk 2017)
Time & Venue
- 19~21 Mar, 2017 / Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Active Participation from 11 local authorities, 12 public and private sectors from 10 countries
Intensive discussion on 'Water Partnership for Korea-Arab Cooperation'
5th Water Business Forum (in the Korea International Water Week 2016)
Time & Venue
- 19~22 Oct, 2016 / Daegu EXCO, Rep. of Korea
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Active participation from 19 governments and local authorities, 7 international organizations and 5 academia from more than 22 countries
Discussion for 'Water Partnership for Sustainable Development'
4th Water Business Forum (in the Singapore International Water Week 2016)
Time & Venue
- 11~13 Jul, 2016
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Active business meetings among 24 companies and 4 international organizations from more than 15 countries
Informative presentation on Korean advanced technologies
3th Water Business Forum (in the 1st General Assembly of th Asia Water Council)
Time & Venue
- 25~26 Mar, 2016 / Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Indonesia
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Active participation from more than 5 countries including Indonesian government, public and private sectors
Introduction of Korean water companies
2nd Water Business Forum (in the Smart Water Grid International Conference 2015)
Time & Venue
- 27 Oct, 2015 / Songdo Convensia, Rep. of Korea
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Numerous Sessions for 'ICT Application on the Water Management Practices' and 'Focused Session on the Indonesian Water Industry'
1st Water Business Forum (in the 7th World Water Forum)
Time & Venue
- 13~16 April, 2015 / Daegu EXCO, Rep. of Korea
Host & Organizer
- Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Korea Water Forum
Outcomes
Active participation from 13 governments, 1 MDB 57 public and private from more than 13 countries
Declaration of 'World Water Business Partnership'
Water Industry
- Email jhyun@koreawaterforum.org