2003 International Water Resources Conference Focuses on Emerging Technologies
Over 20 Prominent Organizations to Present on Advances in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Management
WATERBURY, CT, USA - Haestad Methods invites water resources professionals from around the world to participate in the online 2003 International Water Resources Conference (IWRC), scheduled for July 29-30. IWRC is ideal for engineers, managers, operators, professors, and GIS specialists who want to stay on top of industry developments, learn to implement the latest cost-saving technologies, and network with some of the foremost experts in the water resources field.
The premier event offers attendees the flexibility to participate in the conference from their desktop computer without the inconveniences associated with travel. The two-day training conference provides an all-access pass to live presentations on the most advanced applications in water resources given by more than 20 influential organizations including American Water Works Service Co., Black & Veatch, Brisbane Water (Australia), Bristol Babcock, Earth Tech Canada, SABESP (Brazil), South Australian Water Corp., and Woolpert LLP.
Some of the topics for the 2003 International Water Resources Conference include:
- Advanced Techniques for Sewer Master Planning: Attendees will learn advanced techniques in infrastructure planning and optimization and how to use hydraulic models to develop sewer and water master plans.
Presenters: American Water Works Service Co., Brisbane Water (Australia), SABESP (Brazil), HDR Engineering, and RBF Consulting - Innovations in Transient Modeling: Presentations will expand on the benefits, experiences, and lessons of transient analysis for water distribution systems.
Presenters: University of Perugia (Italy) and University of Michigan - State-of-the-Practice in Water Distribution Modeling: Presentations will cover all facets of network modeling including water quality analysis, the fundamentals of unidirectional flushing, and the development of enterprise strategies.
Modeling at the Speed of Light: Using custom modeling solutions and SCADA modeling integration, instructors will demonstrate how to streamline modeling workflow. Presenters: Malcolm Pirnie, Black & Veatch, Haestad Methods, and Bristol Babcock.
Bridging GIS and Water Resources Modeling Applications: Presentations will teach attendees the basics of integrating GIS and hydraulic modeling, the benefits of using GIS to analyze a water distribution network, and advanced stormwater management techniques.
Presenters: Tucson Water Department, Woolpert LLP, City of Downey, and Anne Arundel County
Optimizing Return on Investment: Attendees will learn how to implement cost-effective solutions using GIS integration, optimization techniques, and network modeling. Presenters: Earth Tech Canada, Wendel Duchscherer, Haestad Methods, University of Exeter, and South Australian Water Corp.
"We are very excited about the IWRC agenda and its dynamic interactive format," said Nikki Beckom, Director of Continuing Education for Haestad Methods. "It will offer attendees the opportunity to not only learn about the latest technologies from the convenience of their desktop computer but also enable them to network with thousands of professionals in online discussions of these technologies."
Professionals interested in participating in the 2003 International Water Resources Conference can view complete agenda and registration information online by visiting http://www.haestad.com/IWRC, calling +1-203-755-1666 (worldwide) or 800-727-6555 (USA or Canada), or e-mailing iwrc@haestad.com.
Requirements:
The 2003 International Water Resources Conference requires participants to have an Internet connection (at least 56K recommended), web browser, and computer speakers. Windows users require Internet Explorer (version 5 or later) or Netscape Navigator (version 6.2 or later), and Mac users require Netscape Navigator (version 6.2 or later).
About Haestad Methods:
Haestad Methods has been in the business of enabling engineers with technology for 25 years and is internationally recognized as the world's leading water resources software company. Haestad Methods provides more than 130,000 civil engineers in over 170 countries with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software, services, continuing education workshops, and publications.
Haestad Methods' complete suite of engineering software products for water, stormwater, and wastewater modeling and management includes WaterGEMS(R), WaterCAD(R), PumpMaster(TM), Darwin(TM), WaterSAFE(TM), SewerCAD(R), StormCAD(R), PondPack(R), FlowMaster(R), CulvertMaster(R), and HEC-Pack(TM). Haestad Methods trains thousands of engineers each year. It is duly authorized to award CEUs and PDHs and is licensed by Sandia National Laboratories to conduct RAM-WSM (Risk Assessment Methodology for Water Utilities) Training.
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