Baku: The 2nd Baku Water Week, set to take place from 10-12 September, will bring together the International Exhibition and Conference for Water Management in Baku. This event aims to foster dialogue and cooperation in water management, offering opportunities for local and international participants.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the event is organized by Caspian Event Organisers with support from the State Water Resources Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan Exhibition Organisers Association (ASTA). ACWA Power, a prominent Saudi Arabian company in energy and water, is the general sponsor, highlighting the event’s significance.
ACWA Power is a key player in energy and water, promoting sustainable solutions in the water sector. Selim Gven, General Country Manager for Azerbaijan and Trkiye, emphasized the company’s involvement in power generation and desalination, with assets across 15 countries. ACWA Power plans to invest USD 400 million in the Caspian Seawater Desalination Project in Azerbaijan, enhancing the region’s water security.
ACWA Power’s CEO, Marco Arcelli, will speak at the 2nd International Conference on Water Management during Baku Water Week. Topics like water resources management, climate change, and water security will be discussed, alongside B2B and B2G meetings to encourage collaboration.
Pasha Bank serves as the Official Bank, and Absheron Hotel Group is the Official Hotel of Baku Water Week. Other partners include Hilton Baku, Radisson Hotel Baku, and Ibis Baku City, among others. More information is available on www.bakuwaterweek.az.