New event completes water cycle coverage of Aquatech Amsterdam
Floodex Europe, a new event dedicated to showcasing solutions to the threats Europe faces from flooding, is to be launched on 31 October with a special one-day programme of activities during the forthcoming Amsterdam International Water Week. The addition of the event alongside Aquatech Amsterdam will expand exhibition coverage during AIWW to the total water cycle and will add a platform dedicated to solutions to the challenges of dealing with excess water.
Climate change is leading to heightened concerns about the risks posed by extreme wet weather in Europe, as it is in other regions of the world. Floodex Europe, which is being launched by RAI Amsterdam in partnership with the UK Floodex event, aims to help stimulate action across the continent and showcase practical options for tackling flooding.
‘Flooding is a local problem, but it is also a problem where we need more discussion and cooperation at the European level,’ says Annette Bos, Director Water at RAI Amsterdam. This needs the input of the wide range of stakeholders involved with the issue. ‘We want to help put flooding higher up the European agenda. This is crucial as water does not recognize borders. A solution in one country can add to the problem in another,’ adds Bos.
The launch event will include presentations and discussions in which a number of leading European associations with a focus on flooding will participate. There will be a tour to highlight the flooding expertise already available from current exhibitors at Aquatech. There will also be side visits to some of the latest flood-related schemes implemented across the city of Amsterdam.
‘Our aim with the launch event is to introduce the Floodex Europe concept to the AIWW, to start discussions amongst stakeholders, and to showcase some of the examples for solving this issue and inspiring communities to connect on this issue,’ says Bos. In 2019 we will display a wide range of flooding solutions, from drainage products to building with nature concepts. From small challenges of today to the major ones threatening us in the long term and where we need cross border cooperation.
‘The launch event will be an ideal first networking opportunity for anyone faced with the task of dealing with flooding to meet people from this industry, to meet technology providers, and to meet other stakeholders who share the same or similar challenges,’ continues Bos. ‘It will also give them a taste of what to expect when Floodex Europe arrives in full in 2019.’
Floodex Europe and the Floodex Europe launch event
The Floodex Europe launch event will form part of Amsterdam International Water Week 2017 and will be held on 31 October, the opening day of Aquatech Amsterdam, in the Europa Foyer at the RAI Amsterdam.
For more information, see: www.floodexworld.com
