2024 Taiwan International Water Week: Global and Local Industry Leaders Showcase Cutting-Edge Water Technologies

Organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), Taiwan International Water Week (TIWW) 2024 opened at the TWTC Exhibition Hall 1 on 11 September 2024. This year, the three days event featured nearly 100 companies and almost 300 booths, highlighting the active involvement of both domestic and international exhibitors from seven countries, including France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Denmark, Japan and many more. TIWW 2024 established as a premier platform for industry professionals to explore cutting-edge innovations, forge partnerships and pursue business opportunities within the global water resources sector. 

Simon Wang, President & CEO of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) emphasised the urgent global water crisis, noting that the accelerating effects of climate change have made effective water resource management crucial for sustainable development. This year’s TIWW focused on the themes of “Sustainable Water” and “Smart Water,” with exhibitors showcasing groundbreaking technologies such as desalination, wastewater treatment and recycled water systems, as well as smart equipment and intelligent water management systems, driving both innovation and sustainability within Taiwan’s water industry.

TIWW 2024 gathered the full spectrum of the water industry, presenting a wide array of solutions that encompass everything from essential components and equipment to fully integrated system planning. Notable exhibitors such as AVK, Winn & Coales (Denso), TA-DEE CHANG, KINGSHUENYI, Solteam, EAGLESKY and KINGTRON exhibited cutting-edge products, including valves, pumps, meters and other critical components. Leading water treatment companies like Veolia, LCY Chemical, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Novax Material, Nalco, WINRESP, TUNG HSIN CHANG and YUAN CHANG TSAY showcased their advanced water treatment technologies. Additionally, SYTECS, GUNG DAI, TANKPAC, Swun Chyan and Multiply Industrial unveiled filtration and clean water solutions. Meanwhile, KFR, UTRUST, FENRI and ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) spotlighted smart water management systems powered by IoT technology.

Beyond the extensive exhibits, TIWW offered a diverse array of activities throughout the event. Over the three days event, seventeen exhibitors presented their latest technologies and products. The Water Resources Agency (WRA) hosted an international forum at the Taipei International Convention Centre (TICC), focusing on critical water issues. The TIWW Tech Talk session featured presentations from Veolia Water, the WRA and the British Standards Institution (BSI), covering topics such as wastewater biological treatment, carbon neutrality in hydraulic engineering and international standards trends. These sessions facilitated discussions on water resource development trends and promoted collaboration among academia, research institutions and industry professionals.

TAITRA mobilised over 60 overseas offices to arrange one-on-one procurement meetings between international buyers and Taiwanese exhibitors, to assist exhibitors in expanding their global presence This initiative aimed to foster cross-border collaborations and helped Taiwanese companies tap into global business opportunities and international buyers find suitable partners and solutions.

For further information about the exhibition, please visit the official website at https://www.taiwanintlwaterweek.com/en-us/index.html.