Baku: The 2nd Baku Water Week, a key event combining the International Exhibition and Conference for Water Management, is scheduled to be held in Baku from 10-12 September. The event aims to further enhance Azerbaijan’s water management sector by attracting new technologies, equipment, and investments, and by discussing existing challenges and potential solutions. It promises new opportunities for local and international stakeholders.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, Baku Water Week is supported by the State Water Resources Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan and organized by Caspian Event Organisers. The event is also backed by the Azerbaijan Exhibition Organisers Association (ASTA). Highlighting its importance, ACWA Power, a leading Saudi Arabian company in energy and water, is the general sponsor. ACWA Power is known for promoting sustainable solutions in the water sector.
ACWA Power’s General Country Manager for Azerbaijan and Trkiye, Selim Gven, emphasized the company’s expertise as a developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water plants. With operations in 15 countries, the company boasts an investment portfolio of USD 117 billion, capable of generating 94 GW of power and producing 9.9 million cubic meters of desalinated water daily. They have invested USD 340 million in Azerbaijan’s Khizi-Absheron wind power plant and are the successful bidder for the Caspian Seawater Desalination Project, with a capacity of 300,000 cubic meters per day.
The Baku Water Week will feature ACWA Power’s CEO, Marco Arcelli, who will speak at a plenary session on ‘Leadership in Water Governance: Regional and Global Perspectives’. Additionally, Selim Gven will participate in a panel discussion on innovative water resource management approaches. The event will focus on various topics, including water resources management, efficient use of water, climate change, and water security.
To encourage collaboration, Baku Water Week will also host B2B and B2G meetings, connecting government institutions, the private sector, and start-ups. Pasha Bank is the Official Bank of the event, while Absheron Hotel Group serves as the Official Hotel. Other partners include Hilton Baku, Radisson Hotel Baku, and Hilton Garden Inn Baku, along with AzExpoMontage LLC and Caspian Freight Services.