World Leaders in Water Technology to Showcase Latest Solutions at International Water Summit (IWS) 2012

- Leading companies confirm their participation in the Exhibition of the International Water Summit in Abu Dhabi from 15 - 17 January 2013
- 20 countries set up national pavilions to showcase their latest innovations in the water sector

Abu Dhabi, Jan 8, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - As many countries seek solutions for the urgent problem of water scarcity, governments, businesses and water experts from around the world will be gathering in Abu Dhabi from 15-17 January 2013 in an effort to provide tangible solutions on water sustainability. The inaugural International Water Summit (IWS), hosted by Masdar and supported by prominent entities, will gather water experts from around the globe in an effort to create an international think-tank dedicated to water sustainability and the water-energy nexus.

Running for the duration of the event, the IWS Exhibition will feature 150 companies from more than 20 countries, who will showcase cutting-edge products and solutions that aim to help arid regions - and especially MENA - to meet their need for water sustainability.

"For a first-time event, we are delighted with the response from exhibitors who clearly see the International Water Summit as an ideal platform to launch new products or release updated models," said Peter McConnell, Show Director for the IWS.