Cape Town businesses have to reduce water use by at least 20% under Level 5 water restrictions, in this worst drought in recorded history. Join this Energy, Water & Waste Forum meeting to get updated on the City of Cape Town’s water resilience plan, and practical guidance on water saving and alternative water systems. Learn from business case studies, tools and resources, and a panel discussion on best practices. Forum starts 08h30 for 09h00, until 13h00. An exhibition with 30 suppliers of water-related technologies starts at 08h00, and will be open to the public from 14h00 -17h00.
There is no charge for attendance, but only 400 seats are available at the Forum. Click here to RSVP. Email any queries to business.events@capetown.gov.za
More info about this Forum meeting:
The City of Cape Town and partners at the ‘Energy, Water and Waste Forum’ (previously the Energy Efficiency Forum) invite you to attend a Forum meeting and exhibition focussed on the water crisis.
DATE : Thursday 19 October 2017
TIME : 08h30 for 09h00 – 13h00, followed by light lunch & exhibition until 17h00
VENUE : Hall 1, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), Cape Town.
RSVP : Click here to RSVP Please also forward to anyone else who may be interested in attending.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Alderman Patricia de Lillle
CITY OF CAPE TOWN WATER RESILIENCE UPDATE
- Latest on resilience plan implementation, including supply and demand side solutions
- Introduction of draft guidelines for installation of alternative water systems
- Practical guidance for businesses e.g. contingency plans, support tools etc.
BEST PRACTICE PRINCIPLES FOR WATER MANAGEMENT – GreenCape
BUSINESS CASE STUDIES AND PANEL DISCUSSION– A range of businesses will share their water saving and alternative water use initiatives, and lessons learnt.
GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL SOUTH AFRICA UPDATE – with water focus.
ENERGY UPDATE –City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate
EXHIBITION – 30 suppliers of water-related technologies and solutions. Exhibition open from 8am, and open to the public from 14h00 to 17h00.
Tea and light lunch will be served in the exhibition area.
Please RSVP to receive the full programme and venue directions.There is no charge for attending the Forum, but attendance is limited to 400 business people. Business association representatives will get priority. For any queries, contact business.events@capetown.gov.za.
