Cleveland Water Alliance at IFAT 2024: Connecting Globally to Accelerate Water Solutions

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We are excited to announce that Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA) will attend IFAT 2024 in Munich, a premier global platform for environmental technologies. As we continue to expand our global presence and foster international partnerships, IFAT provides the perfect setting to connect with innovators, scout cutting-edge technologies, and highlight our collaborative efforts in water tech innovation.

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Why IFAT 2024 is Important

IFAT Munich is renowned for being a pivotal solution platform, networking event, and knowledge hub that brings together key international stakeholders from politics, business, and science. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore exciting ideas and innovative solutions to both industrial and municipal environmental challenges, making it an essential visit for leaders in the field.

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CWA’s Goals at IFAT 2024

IFAT is one of our favorite events to attend each year because of the many ways we can advance our mission to foster a world-class freshwater innovation ecosystem that spurs the economy, harnesses technology, informs decision-makers and drives engagement and research. 

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This year, we are looking forward to the following opportunities at IFAT 2024:

• ‍Scouting New Technologies: We aim to discover and bring the latest water technologies to the U.S. market, contributing to our mission of driving innovation in freshwater management.
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• Fostering International Partnerships: We seek to strengthen existing relationships and build new collaborations with global partners to accelerate solutions to water-related challenges.
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• Expanding Our Global Presence: By engaging with international peers and clusters, we enhance our visibility and thought leadership in the global water sector. We're particularly excited about Bryan's panel on US Water Market Trends. This discussion will take place at 9:30am on Monday, May 13 at the German Water Partnership Pavilion.
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• Hosting Global Partners: Our Sunday night IFAT Kickoff Happy Hour event invites our partners to join us as we celebrate ongoing collaborations and discuss future opportunities. To join us at this event or get more information please email Diane Quimper-Balliett at dquimper@clewa.org

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Highlighting Our Team’s Participation

President & Executive Director Bryan Stubbs, Director of Clusters & Innovation Ebie Holst, and European Representative Leonard Kieseler will be leading our delegation, showcasing how CWA is at the forefront of advancing innovative water technologies through our testbeds. They will share insights into our successful partnerships and how these collaborations have facilitated the deployment of pioneering solutions in water management.

Speaking at IFAT 2024

Bryan Stubbs will be joining the German Water Partnership in the Germany Pavilion for a presentation about U.S. Water Market Trends on Monday, May 13, at 9:30am.

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Connect with Cleveland Water Alliance at IFAT

We invite all attendees to connect with Bryan and Ebie, learn about our initiatives, and explore potential collaborations. Whether you are an innovator looking for a testbed to trial your technology, a potential partner interested in cross-sector collaboration, or simply keen to learn about the latest trends in water tech, we are eager to meet you.

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Join us at IFAT 2024 to be part of a vibrant network committed to addressing global water challenges through innovative technology and strong partnerships. Let’s explore what we can achieve together!

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