WISA Biennial Conference and Exhibition 2010




The WISA 2010 Organising Committee invites you to attend the WISA 2010 Conference and Exhibition at the Durban ICC on 18 - 22 April 2010.

A wide range of topics will be covered in a number of parallel sessions and you are encouraged to take part in the conference which promises to welcome a record number of delegates and exhibitors. They are also planning en exciting programme of social events.

Important Dates

  • Receipt of Abstract - Monday 3 August 2009
  • Authors Advised of Acceptance - Wednesday 30 September 2009
  • Submission of Full Papers - Monday 30 November 2009
  • Conference Commences - Sunday 18 April 2010

    Venue

    The conference will be held at Durban's acclaimed International Convention Centre (ICC Durban), twice voted Africa's leading International Convention Centre. Located in the heart of this bustling city, ICC Durban is surrounded by some of the city's exclusive four and five star hotels.

    The Convention Centre has a proven track record. It has been host to some of the world's most memorable events, including the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the United Nations Conference Against Racism.

    ICC Durban is centered on four interlinking halls of immense area, providing a combined capacity of over 9000 square meters of floor space. It serves as a banquet hall, an exhibitio venue, a convention theatre, a ballroom, a sports arena or concert chamber, or it can be divided up into eleven varied size venues which can all be used concurrently.

    Every part of ICC Durban is a multi-purpose space, adaptable to meet any requirement. State-of -the-art equipment, skilled technical support and attentive service are a feature of each configuration.

    Conference topics

    The following topics are provided only to provide guidance on the wide range of topics that may be covered at the conference:

  • Anaerobic Processes
  • Analytical Equipment and Techniques
  • Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Collection and Reticulation Systems
  • Community based Projects
  • Community Water Supply and Sanitation
  • Consumer Education, Developing Communities
  • Dune Rehabilitation
  • Education and Training
  • Environmental Aspects
  • Fluoridation
  • Groundwater Management
  • Health Related Aspects
  • Impact of HIV and AIDS
  • Industrial Water and Effluent
  • Legislation
  • Management and Institutional Affairs
  • Marine Disposal
  • Membrane Technology and Applications
  • Mine Water Quality management
  • Nutrient Removal
  • Potable Water treatment
  • Plant Operation
  • Public Participation
  • River Basin Management
  • Role of Water Scientists
  • Sludge Management
  • Social Impacts
  • Urban Runoff
  • Wastewater technology
  • Water Distribution
  • Water Quality Management

    Preliminary Programme

    Sunday 18 April 2010

  • Registration Opens
  • Welcome Cocktails (ICC)

    Monday 19 April 2010

  • Registration
  • Opening Plenary Ceremony
  • Parallel Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Exhibition

    Tuesday 20 April 2010

  • Registration
  • Parallel Sessions
  • Gala Dinner (ICC)
  • Exhibition
  • Workshops

    Wednesday 21 April 2010

  • Registration
  • Parallel Sessions
  • Workshops
  • Exhibition
  • Farewell Cocktail (ICC)

    Technical Tours

  • Technical Tours

    Registration

    Early Registration (1 Sept 2009 - 28 Feb 2010)

    Members: R4950
    Non Members: R5450

    Late Registration (1 March 2010 - 15 April 2010)

    Members: R5450
    Non Members: R5995

    Onsite Registration (18 - 21 April 2010)

    Members: R5995
    Non Members: R6495

    DWEA Set Fees: R4500

    Accompanying Persons:

    Early: R950
    Late: R1280

    Day Delegates:

    Monday 19 April 2010: R2750
    Tuesday 20 April 2010: R2750
    Wednesday 21 April 2010: R2750

    Member/Non Member/DWEA Fees are inclusive of the following:

    Registration pack, Book of abstracts, CD of proceedings, attendance at all sessions, teas and lunches and all other social functions.

    Accompanying Persons Fees are inclusive of the following:

    Registration pack and attendance to all social functions.

    Day delegate fees are inclusive of the following:

    Registration pack, Book of abstracts, CD of proceedings, attendance at all sessions of the day, and teas and lunches for the day of attendance.



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