Technical Program Released for 2011 Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modeling Conference

Broomfield, Colorado USA, January 18, 2010 — MWH Soft, a leading global innovator of wet infrastructure modeling and simulation software and technologies, today announced the release of the technical program for the fourth annual Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modeling Conference.  Widely considered to be the most comprehensive and significant infrastructure modeling, design and management technology conference of its kind, the event will be held March 30-31, 2011, at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Surfers Paradise Resort, on Australia’s Gold Coast.

The Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modeling Conference, organized by MWH Soft, is widely considered to be the most comprehensive and significant infrastructure modeling, design and management technology event of its kind. This once-a-year learning opportunity for the Asia Pacific modeling community brings together a wide array of water and wastewater technical experts and their managers who want to sharpen their skills, expand their knowledge, and share best practices with their peers. The theme of this year’s conference is “Using advanced modeling technology to enhance planning, operation and asset management.” During the two days of content-rich gatherings, participants will learn how to gain a competitive edge in this difficult economy by designing, operating and managing better and more cost-effective systems, protecting the environment, and safeguarding public health. 

The conference will feature unique technical presentations showcasing projects from throughout the region as well as keynote addresses from industry leaders, including Dr. Paul F. Boulos, President and COO, MWH Soft, USA; Dato’ Ir Ahmad Husaini Sulaiman, Director General, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, MALAYSIA; and Dr. Shahram Khosrowpanah, Professor of Water Resources Engineering, University of Guam, Water & Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI), GUAM.

Other highlights include a look at twenty-three state-of-the-art, real-world situations, personally presented by experts from utilities and engineering consulting firms. Participants will learn about increasing water network levels of service; the protection of investments through improved asset management; advanced sewer modeling; integrated catchment modeling; sophisticated river and flood modeling; operational modeling and transient analysis of water networks; opportunities and challenges facing water utilities; and using hydraulic models to understand sewer networks.

An interactive forum will provide useful industry insights and an opportunity to share cutting-edge information, proven strategies, cost-effective solutions and best practices with water and wastewater industry movers and shakers. The forum will also allow water and wastewater professionals to explore new ways of using engineering GIS technology and advanced hydraulic modeling, asset management and information management applications. Attendees will learn how they can leverage these tools to do their jobs better, easier, faster and more efficiently, maximizing their return on software investments and helping their organizations become more globally competitive. Participants will also earn valuable Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours.

The agenda also includes business implementation and management issues, technology updates, industry solutions presentations, and social and networking events. “This unique and inspirational event gives our users a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest developments in water and wastewater infrastructure engineering and management,” said Boulos. “Attendees can carry this valuable learning experience back to their organizations, opening new avenues for increasing productivity and performance, enhancing project quality, maximizing return on their software investments, gaining a competitive edge on the future, advancing their careers, and improving the quality of life in their communities.”

This year’s conference is sponsored by Global Water Partnership Southeast Asia, SEAWUN, Singapore International Water Week, PWWA, Taipei Water Department, IWM, Queensland Urban Utilities, Melbourne Water, WaterCare, Wide Bay Water, Southern Water, Tweed Shire Council, Tauranga City, Byron Shire Council and Marlborough District Council.