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Last Call for Registrations: 2011 Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modeling Conference

Broomfield, Colorado USA, March 8, 2011 — MWH Soft, a leading global innovator of wet infrastructure modeling and simulation software and technologies, today announced the addition of Dan Spiller, Director of Operations, SEQ Water Grid Manager, Australia, as keynote speaker and the American Academy of Water Resource Engineers as a cooperating organization for the fourth annual Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modeling Conference. Last call has been issued for registrations to the event, 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. Seats are limited and attendees are encouraged to register immediately.

The Asia Pacific Water and Sewer Systems Modeling Conference, organized by MWH Soft, is a once-a-year learning opportunity for the Asia Pacific modeling community. It brings together a wide array of water and wastewater technical experts and their managers looking 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.

Newly added keynote speaker Dan Spiller joined the SEQ Water Grid Manager team as Director of Operations in July 2010. He had previously served as acting Executive Director of the Queensland Water Commission. Mr. Spiller was the principal author of the South East Queensland Water Strategy and was directly responsible for policy and communications regarding the development and use of purified recycled water schemes in South East Queensland. He has previously been involved in infrastructure planning and assessment at Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Competition Authority and the Office of Urban Management. He holds Master of Professional Economics, Master of Urban and Regional Planning and Bachelor of Built Environment degrees.

The conference will also feature unique technical presentations showcasing projects from throughout the region, including additional keynote addresses from industry leaders Dr. Paul F. Boulos, President and COO, MWH Soft, United States; and Dato’ Ir Ahmad Husaini Sulaiman, Director General, Department of Irrigation and Drainage, Malaysia.

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. Through them, 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 industry 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, Water Malaysia 2011, PWWA, Manila Water, Taipei Water Department, Institute of Water Modelling, Queensland Urban Utilities, Melbourne Water, WaterCare, Wide Bay Water, Southern Water, Tweed Shire Council, Tauranga City, Byron Shire Council, Marlborough District Council, Riverina Water, and GWM Water.