ISWA World Congress 2010

From the 15th to the 18th of November 2010 the City of Hamburg will host the ISWA World Congress 2010 on Urban Development and Sustainability.

It is a unique possibility to participate in an international forum where outstanding experts in the different fields of Research and Practice will present and discuss the different aspects of a sustainable development in our urbanized world. In several parallel sessions the participants have the opportunity to hear about the latest developments not only on waste management, but on all aspects related to urban development. From technical innovations in the handling and treatment of the different fractions of waste to urban mining, the social aspects of waste generation and the impact of the different aspects of waste on a sustainable development in the cities. There will be the opportunity to visit different waste treatment plants (from sorting facilities to energy production) located in or near Hamburg.

The City of Hamburg is the second largest city in Germany (approx. 1.8 million inhabitants) and it is called Germany’s Gateway to the World. It is famous for Germany’s largest port and its cultural facilities, which I can only mention here, but not describe in detail!

The Congress will take place in the Congress Center, situated in the center of the City in walking distance to the Town Hall and lots of hotels of various standards. Participating in a Congress in the heart of the City is an ideal reason for visiting this outstanding and brilliant City!

I look forward to seeing you at the ISWA World Congress in the third week of November 2010 in Hamburg!