On behalf of Committee, we warmly welcome you to attend IWA-Sludge Conference 2009, which will be held at August 8-10, 2009 at Harbin, China.

As you know, the rapid expansion of China’s economy has been accompanied by many serious environmental issues, including degradation of water quality. To solve its water pollution problems, massive investments in water and wastewater treatment are to be undertaken in China over the upcoming decades. These new and upgraded treatment facilities will improve water quality, but will also lead to problematic levels of sludge generation, and this prospect is now being addressed with urgency.

This sludge conference has been titled “Sustainable management & technologies of sludges” because a long-term perspective is also important. The knowledge transfer from this conference could be of great importance to both China and the international community. We are very pleased to offer this forum and warmly welcome international professionals to meet in China and work together toward sustainable approaches to solving this environmental issue worldwide.

Sincerely,

Prof. Guibai Li

Conference Chair

Come to Harbin!

On behalf of the IWA's Specialist Group on Sludge Management, I'd like to emphasize the importance of our 2009 conference, "Sustainable Management & Technologies of Water and Wastewater Sludges." As China grows in international significance, the opportunities for shared progress in pollution control have also expanded.   Harbin is an excellent choice for this conference, epitomizing China's global perspective, technological prowess, and serious commitment to environmental progress.  As usual, our conference will include insightful presentations on sludge issues from around the world as well as memorable social events.

Of course, you're also invited to submit an abstract for possible presentation at the conference.  Your potential audience includes researchers, engineers, managers, and other decision makers who recognize the crucial issues in sludge management. 

And finally, don't neglect to bring a companion.  If you have never experienced the warm hospitality of China, you'll soon find it's something to be shared.

Enthusiastically,

Dr. Steve Dentel

Chair, IWA-SGSM