Paving the way forward for water in the virtual space
MIWC 2021 will be an all-digital experience connecting exhibitors, customers and thought leaders from around the world, bringing you insights from water utilities, water boards, large end-users, government leaders, disruptors and innovators. The pandemic has highlighted the need for new approaches to many aspects of the industry and most importantly safeguarding the basic requirements of access to safe, clean water.
Visitors will be able to participate virtually in vital conversations around Asia's new norms in water security and its challenges within the industry in the Tech Sessions and Keynotes.
Networking is a cornerstone of our bi-annual event and visitors will be able to partake in interactive and engaging experiences through the Network lounge.
Connect and access from the comfort and safety of your home or office today!
Conference
Workshops
Dialogues & Tech Sessions
Networking
Poster Competition
Tehnical Tours
Day 1 : 20 September 2021 Time: GMT + 8
President, Malaysian Water Association
Minister of Environment and Water, Malaysia
Water Sector Reform in Malaysia: Issues and Challenges
Dr. Ching Thoo A/L Kim, Ministry of Environment and Water (KASA), Malaysia
Hall 1
Drinking Water Safety Regulation In Transition: Case Studies from Malaysia, England and Wales
Hafizah Hasan, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia
Hall 2
Smart Integrated Water Resource Quality and Management
Ts. Ardi bin Bakhtiar, AlamSekitar Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 3
Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation
Yahaya Saad, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia
Hall 1
Tracking The Sars-Cov2 via our Sewerage System
Noor Haza Fazlin Hashim, National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Malaysia
Hall 2
Rotating Biological Contactor: Domestic/Communal Wastewater Treatment
Dick Van Dijk , Enviro-Pure (Asia) LP, Netherlands
Hall 3
Regulating Water Services Industry Through Planning Tools and Standards
Ir. Muhamad Sobri bin Zakaria, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), Malaysia
Hall 1
Logic Algorithms in Water Quality Benchmarking: The Hybrid Water Quality Index
Ir. Dr. Zaki Zainudin, Water Quality and Modeling Specialist, Malaysia
Hall 2
Wessex Water
Koh Boon Sian, Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Environmental Pollution, Daily Exposure, and Potential Risk of Emerging Pollutants in Water Supply
Professor Dr. Ahmad Zaharin Aris CEnv, MRSC, FASc, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Hall 3
5 Key Points on Water Sector Post COVID-19
Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini bin Ujang, Secretary General, Ministry of Environment and Water, Malaysia
Moderated by Dr. Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohmad Asari bin Daud, President, Malaysian Water Association
Hall 1, 2 & 3
Water Security Management is Challenging Thailand Economic Growth
Chuchat Saitin, AMATA Water Co. Ltd., Thailand
Hall 1
Pollution Monitoring for Water Resources
Ir. Azrul Raimee bin Ramli, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), Malaysia
Hall 2
Developing a System Management Leakage Plan
Gary Wyeth, Wyeth Water Consultants Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 3
Sustainable Water Management at River Basin Level
Dato’ Ir. Lim Chow Hock, Institution of Engineers, Malaysia
Hall 1
Practical Approach in Water Treatment Process to Secure Treated Water Quality
Ahmad Selihin Che Said, Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department, Malaysia
Hall 2
The Water Sector – A Dynamic Economic Sector
Ir. Salmah Zakaria, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, Malaysia
Hall 1
Biofiltration from Groundwater Sources Without the Use of Chemicals
Inês Breda, Silhorko/Eurowater A/S Treasurer YWPDK I Emerging Water Leader IWA, Denmark
Hall 2
The Statiflo Gas Dispersion System for Ozonation Applications
Paul Buck, Statiflo International, United Kingdom
Hall 3
End of Conference
Technical Tour
Setia Alam Water Reclamation Plant hosted by Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Moderated by Noor Hidayah binti Sanusi, Senior Assistant Director of Department of Sewerage Services
Tech Tour Room
End of Technical Tour and Day 1
Day 2 : 21 September 2021 Time: GMT + 8
Dato' Hj. Ahmad Faizal bin Abdul Rahman Chief Executive Officer, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), Malaysia
Moderated by Mohamad Hairi bin Basri, Deputy President, Malaysian Water Association
Building Blocks of Industry 4.0 in the Water Industry
Jason Lee, Avant Edge Consulting, Malaysia
Hall 1
Malaysian Water Academy (MyWA) Roles in Enhancing Competency Development for Water Supply Industry
Dr. Khairul Baqir AlKhair bin Khairul Amin, The Malaysian Water Academy Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Powering Digital Transformation in Water with Edge Computing
Foong Lin Hoe, Stratus Technologies in South Asia and ASEAN Emerging Countries.
Hall 3
Navigating Policy and Legal Framework for Water 4.0 in Malaysia
Nordiana Idris, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Water Management by the Private Sector
Dr. Renard Siew, The Centre for Governance and Political Studies (Cent-GPS), Malaysia
Hall 2
The First Step for Improving Cybersecurity towards Water Sector Resiliency
Felicia Phoon, YNY Technology SdnBhd, Malaysia
Hall 3
Digital Transformation for Sustainability & Resilience in Water Utilities via Unified Operation Centre
Shanmugavel Subramaniam, Schneider Electric Asia Strategic Customers & Segment, Singapore
Hall 1
The Development of Capacity Building of Water Industry in Malaysia – Past, Present and Beyond
Dr. Addie Wong Wai Meng, Taliworks Technologies Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Triton Underdrains – Increasing WTP Capacity Quickly and Reliably
John Trueman, Aqseptence Group Pty Ltd, Australia
Hall 3
Digital Water Transformation: Lessons Learned from the Automotive and Aviation Industries
Professor D.A. Dragan Savic, FREng, KWR Water Research Institute, Netherlands
Hall 1
Phnom Penh Water Story - Key Lessons in Capacity Building
Pawan Sachdeva, Water Management International Pte Ltd, Singapore
Hall 2
Water Quality of an Integrated Rainwater Harvesting System for Potable Use
Dr. Lavania Baloo, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Hall 3
The Easiest Step into Water 4.0: Cloud-Based Condition Monitoring for Pumpsy
Florian Braunbeck, KSB Service GmbH, Germany
Hall 1
Capacity Building to Mainstream Rainwater Harvesting In Sri Lanka
Dr. Tanuja Ariyananda, Lanka Rain Water Harvesting Forum (LRWHF), Sri Lanka
Hall 2
JUMO Digital Sensors in Water and Wastewater
Matthias Kremer, Jumo GmbH, Germany
and
JUMO Automation Solution in Water/Wastewater application Oliver Ziem, Jumo GmbH, Germany
Hall 1
Developing Talents for the Water Industry through Strategic Human Capital Interventions
Datuk Shahul Dawood, HRD Corp, Malaysia
Hall 2
4th Malaysia-The Netherlands Water Dialogue on Managing Water Pollution: An Integrated Solution Approach
Moderated by Assoc. Professor Dr. Norhayati Abdullah, Assoc. Director, UTM International Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Welcome Speech by His Excellency Aart Jacobi, Netherlands Ambassador in Malaysia
• Opening Speech by YB Dato’ Sri Tuan Ibrahim bin Tuan Man, Minister of Environment and Water, Malaysia.
• Keynote by Dato' Seri Ir. Dr. Zaini Ujang, Secretary General, Ministry of Environment and Water, Malaysia
• Special Address by Henk Ovink, Special Water Envoy for International Water Affairs, The Netherlands,
• Panel Discussion
• Q&A session with panelist
Hall 3
End of Conference
Technical Tour
Solar RO Sarawak Project hosted by Exxor Technologies Sdn Bhd
Moderated by Dr. Addie Wong Wai Meng, Director, Taliworks Technologies Sdn Bhd
Tech Tour Room
End of Technical Tour and Day 2
Day 3 : 22 September 2021 Time: GMT + 8
Dato’ Ir. Alice Jawan Empaling, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Utilities Sarawak, Malaysia
Moderated by Shamsul Fahmi bin Mohamad Padzli, Vice President, Malaysian Water Association
Alternative Financing
Khairil Anwar Abdul Manap, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia
Hall 1
Critical NRW Operational Tool During These Pandemic Times
Muhammad Redha bin Md Hatta, Ranhill Water Services Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Waste Water Management and The iLotusLand Data Platform
Mark Woltman, Viet An Environment Technology JSC, Vietnam
Hall 3
Future of Water in New Norm – Alternative Financing
Abdul Hadi Ali, Pengurusan Aset Air Berhad, Malaysia
Hall 1
Can Proactive Network Health Assessments Help to Optimise Return on Investment?
Mark Nicol, Mueller Water Products, Singapore
Hall 2
Submersible Pumps, Markets & Applications
Willi Wester, PLEUGER IndustriesGmbH, Germany
Hall 3
MARC’s Take on the Malaysian Water Industry
Ahmad Feizal Sulaiman Khan, Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad Malaysia
Hall 1
Approaches to Leakage Management – A Global Perspective
Paul Harris, Isle Utilities, Australia
Hall 2
Journey to Sustainable Water Management
Ir. Dr. Teow Yeit Haan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Hall 3
River & Coastal Management in Malaysia
Dato' Ir. Nor Hisham bin Mohd. Ghazali,
Director General, Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), Malaysia
Moderated by Mohamad Hairi bin Basri, Deputy President, Malaysian Water Association
Hall 1, 2 & 3
Water Reform: Alternative Financing for Water Reclamation Projects
Narendran Maniam, Chief Executive Officer, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Should We Reduce Our NRW?
Sr Hj Nor Ifuan Md Nor, Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Reducing Non Revenue Water with Hawle
Sven Baumgartner, Hawle Austria Group, Austria
Hall 3
Financing Water Project Through Endowment Sukuk: A Win-win Solution
Prof. Dr. Ashraf Md. Hashim, ISRA Consulting Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Holistic NRW Program in Customer Compound
Sufian Sidek, Wyeth Water Consultants, Malaysia
Hall 2
Routes to Professional Recognition with The Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management
Joseph Wilson ,The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), United Kingdom
Hall 3
Alternative Financing for the Water Sector
Kavita Sachwani, World Bank Group, Mumbai, India
Hall 1
A Simple ‘Rule of Thumb’ Approach to ALC and Leak Noise Transfer over Distance in Plastic and Polyethylene Water Distribution Systems
Stuart Hamilton, Hydro Tec Ltd, United Kingdom
Hall 2
Leak Detection for Transport Pipelines – the Nautilus System
Ana Cózar Bernal, Aganova Group, Spain
Hall 3
End of Conference
Technical Tour
Underwater Trunk Main Repair hosted by Metropolitan Waterworks Authority, Thailand
Moderated by Gary Wyeth, Managing Director, Wyeth Water Consultants Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Tech Tour Room
End of Technical Tour and Day 3
Day 4 : 23 September 2021 Time: GMT + 8
River Quality of Malaysia, High TSS And Increasing Costs in Water Treatment And Supply
Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. A. Bakar Jaafar, Chairman, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Centre (MGTC), Malaysia Malaysia And Former Director-General of the Department of Environment Malaysia (1990-1995).
Moderated by Ir Ts Hj Mohamed Haniffa Hj Abdul Hamid, Vice President, Malaysian Water Association and Fellow of Academy Sciences Malaysia
SMART Partnership through Natural Based Solution for viable River Care
Dr. Kalithasan Kailasam, Global Environment Centre (GEC),Malaysia
Hall 1
Water Efficient Product Labelling Scheme (WEPLS)
Arni Shahrina binti Shaharum, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), Malaysia
Hall 2
The Challenges on the Development of Hydrodynamic Flood Forecasting Model for Small Urban Basin
Natalia Puspa Dewi Pelipus, Department of Irrigation and Drainage Malaysia, Malaysia
Hall 3
Water Resource Balance Study of National Water Balance Management System (NAWABS) for Sungai Melaka Basin
Ir. Nur Hareza binti Redzuan, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysia
Hall 1
Corporate Transformation Towards Business Sustainability and Circular Economy - An IWK’s Perspective
Azuan Ahmad Zahdi, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Greening Our Grey Cities with Nature-based Solutions'
Robert Brears, Our Future Water
Hall 3
NRW Management Experience During Pandemic Times
Haji Zurin Saleh, Ranhill Water Services Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Responsible Research and Industry-Academia Partnership to Enhance Indigenous Green Technologies
Professor, Dr. Ma'an Al Khatib, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Hall 2
The Urgency of Circular Economy Approach to Water Management from Economic Perspective
Maslynnawati Ahmad,Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia
Hall 3
Indah Geoportal – GIS for IWK's Customers
Dr. Afifa Safira A Gani, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Making Cites Water Positive through City Water Balance Plans Case Study Hyderabad Municipality India
Poonam Sewak, Safe Water Network, India
Hall 2
Enhancing Dam Safety and Water Management in Malaysia
Prof Datin Ir Dr. Lariyah Mohd Sidek, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
Hall 3
Using an AI-Powered Virtual Operator as an Autopilot and Analyst for Achieving Smarter Automation Across Water System
Robin Wong, Royal HaskoningDHV, Singapore/Netherlands
Hall 1
Reducing Operational Cost and Ensuring Optimal Performance with Decanter Innovations
Ray Tan, Alfa Laval, Malaysia
Hall 2
The Challenges of Implementing Climate-Resilient Water Safety Plans – A Utility Management Group Perspective
Cláudia Guerreiro, Aquapor, Portugal
Hall 1
Years of Positive Energy Balance and Reuse of Hygienic Sludge at Billund Biorefinery
Dr. Chitra S Raju, Billund Vandog Energi A/S, Denmark
Theis Nikolaj Gadegaard, Krüger A/S, Denmark
Hall 2
Integrated Sewage Treatment System for Small Communities,
Prof. Dr. Shamsul Rahman Mohamed Kutty, UniversitiTeknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
Hall 3
SPAN Dialogue- Future of the Water Industry
Keynote by YB Tuan Haji Wan Hassan bin Mohd Ramli, Chairman, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), Malaysia
Moderated by Dato’ Ir Mohd Yusof bin Mohd Isa, Board member of Perak Water Board
Panelist
- Ir. Muhamad Sobri bin Zakaria, Executive Director, Water & Sewerage Regulatory Department, Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), Malaysia
- Dr. Ir. Ts. Hj. Mohmad Asari Daud, President, Malaysian Water Association
- Sr Hj Nor Ifuan Md Nor, Chief Executive Officer, Ranhill SAJ, Malaysia
- Dato' Ir Jaseni bin Maidinsa, Chief Executive Officer , Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1, 2 & 3
End of Conference
Technical Tour
Falmouth Massachusetts Long Pond Water Treatment Plant hosted by Xylem Water Solutions: Leopold Filtration and Wedeco Ozone
Moderated by Ir. Beh Hong Lin, Independent Consultant in Water Treatment and Supply Systems
Tech Tour Room
End of Technical Tour and Day 4
Day 5 : 24 September 2021 Time: GMT + 8
Exploring Alternative Water Resources Potential to Ensure Water Security in Malaysia
Ir. Azman Mat Jusoh, Director, Water Resource and Climate Change Research Centre, National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM), Ministry of Environment and Water, Malaysia
Domestic Wastewater, the Untapped Resources - Malaysia Perspective
Ir Mohd Taufik Salleh, Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Cost-Effective and Efficient Biological Nitrogen Removal in Sewage Treatment in Malaysia
Dr. Adeline Chua, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Hall 2
Green Innovation for Sustainable Tomorrow
Mohd Fauzi Ismail, SIRIM Berhad
Mohd. Nazri Ahmad, SIRIM Berhad
Azhar Abdul Raof, SIRIM Berhad
Ts Hassan Ismail, SIRIM Berhad
Hall 3
MyWA Workshop
Bringing the Water and Wastewater Sector into Industry 4.0 – How to Prepare your Organization Towards Industry 4.0
via Zoom
Physical Chemical Treatment of Wastewater
Professor Dato' Ir. Dr. Abdul Wahab Mohammad, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Hall 1
AI in Water Innovations: Developing Smart Platforms for Sustainable World
Ts. Dr. Afnizanfaizal Abdullah, Synapse Innovation Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Applications of Biogranulation Technology in Wastewater Treatment
Professor Azmi bin Aris, Research Institute for Sustainable Environment (RISE), UTM, Malaysia
Hall 1
AI Driven in Water Management
Chai Kim Chen, CTI Resources Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Realising Malaysia Water Security Agenda through Transdisciplinary and Collaborative Approach: IPASA’s Experience
Prof. Ts. Dr. Zainura Zainon Noor, UniversitiTeknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Hall 3
Enabling Know-How Exchange and Education to Meet the Demands of the New Norm, in a Digital World
Frank Reilly, JBP Consultancy Services Asia Sdn Bhd., Malaysia
Hall 1
Wastewater Surveillance for Reliable Public Health Data
Jeff Bates, IDEXX Water, Singapore
Hall 2
University-Industry Collaboration in Water Research for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Ir. ChM. Dr. Chew Chun Ming, Techkem Group, Malaysia
Hall 3
Advances in Wastewater Management; R&D Breakthroughs @ Fraunhofer, Germany
Professor Dato’ Dr. Ahmad bin Ibrahim, FASC, UCSI University, Malaysia
Hall 1
Empowering Connected Worker with Cloud and Artificial Intelligence
Fakhri Nordin, AVEVA, Malaysia
Hall 2
NX Filtration’s Extract
Rick te Lintelo, NX Filtration, International
Allan Toh, NX Filtration, SEA, ANZ & China
Hall 3
Nereda® Technology and Its Application Worldwide
Ir. Jeffrey Too Heng Yuen, LOYAL BEWG Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 1
Persian Gulf Water Transmission Pipeline: One of the Largest GRP Water Transmission Lines, A Review of Challenges and Technical Issues Overcome
Dr. Seyed Hassan Assaee, Shiraz University/Excel Pipes Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Hall 2
Importance of Conservation of Water Resources
Daniel Busuioc, Wilo Group, Germany
Hall 3
Full Scale Reality of Micropollutant Removal with Ozone
Tim Puehmeier, Xylem
Hall 1
Developments, Applications and Challenges of Sensor Networks in The UK, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore
Mudasser Iqbal, Xylem Innovation Labs
Hall 2
End of Conference
Technical Tour
Management of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in Serian Division, Sarawak hosted by Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department under The Ministry of Utilities Sarawak
Moderated by Mohammad bin Siphon, Director of Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd
Tech Tour Room
End of Technical Tour and Day 5
*Programme is subject to change.
Navigating the Future of Water in the New Norm
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