• Event : World Smart City Expo (WSCE2023)
• Date: September 6 (Wednesday) – 8 (Friday), 2023
• Venue: KINTEX

The World Smart City Expo (WSCE2023), held at KINTEX 1 Exhibition Hall in Ilsan from September 6th to 9th, brought together global governments and experts in the field of smart cities to explore the changes in smart cities, making it the largest event of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region. Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning, the event has been a platform for knowledge exchange and the establishment of a global cooperation network in the field of smart cities since its first edition in 2017.

WSCE 2023 featured various programs such as official events, awards, related theme conferences, exhibitions, and business meetings, targeting domestic and international governments, local authorities, smart city-related companies, academic experts, and more. The WSCE conference shared insights from smart city experts on four themes: Governance, Data, Technology, and Financing. At this event, Mr. Sang-Hoon Cha, the CEO of WI.PLAT, was invited as a speaker for the session “Smart City Innovation Onstage – Today’s Smart City Innovation Technology Becomes Tomorrow’s Life,” where he presented WI.PLAT’s innovative technology.

The invitation of Mr. Cha, who has developed an ‘Intelligent Leakage Management System’ utilizing digital technology to overcome the constraints of people, space, and time to solve the global leakage problem, was a great opportunity for WI.PLAT to reach more stakeholders through WSCE.

Thank you.

• Evnet : Thai Water Expo
• Date : 2023.08.29 (Wed) ~ 09.01 (Fri)
• Venue : Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok

During the three-day THAIWATER 2023 exhibition held from August 30th to September 1st, WI.PLAT unveiled its ‘Intelligent Leak Management System’ for the first time in the Thai market.

The water market in Thailand is predominantly focused in Bangkok, where over 60-70% of the entire industry is water-related. Water supply in Thailand is managed by the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA), the Provincial Waterworks Authority (PWA), and 27 local private enterprises.

While touring the THAIWATER 2023 exhibition in Bangkok, we noticed a variety of equipment exhibited by various Japanese and European companies. On the second day of the exhibition, we had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Thai market through consultations with representatives from MWA, as well as various local industry stakeholders.

We aim to explore the possibility of further promoting pilot projects within Thailand through continued communication with the buyers who visited the WI.PLAT booth. We are grateful for the interest and dedication shown by many industry professionals who visited the exhibition in Thailand despite the hot weather.

• Event : Korea-Thailand Green Industry Business Meeting
• Date : 11 July, 2023
• Venue : Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit

WI.Plat participated in the Korea-Thailand Green Industry Business Meeting organized by the Korea Environmental Industry Association and Korea Water Resources Corporation.

WI.Plat had been interested in the Thai market since the the POC of Intelligent leakage management system in Bangkok, Thailand in 2022. Therefore, participating in ‘Korea-Thailand Green Industry Business Consultation Meeting’ provided an opportunity to seek partners and customers for the full-scale expansion of business in Thailand.

We are grateful for the interest shown by various Thai government agencies and water-related companies, which resulted in meeting schedules from 10 am to 5 pm throughout the event.

Through meetings with various Thai companies, we were able to gain practical insights into the Thai market and identify potential business directions for market entry. We hope to repay the Korea Environmental Industry Association, Korea Water Resources Corporation, and KOTRA Bangkok Office, who provided us with this opportunity, with good news of successful export contracts in the future for small and medium-sized water management companies.

• Event : The 17th Water and Health Symposium and Exhibition
• Date : 21-22 June, 2023
• Venue : K-water Human Resources Development Institute’s 40th-anniversary hall (Daejeon)

From June 21st (Wednesday) to 22nd (Thursday), the annual Water and Health Symposium, commemorating World Environment Day, was successfully held for two days at the Daejeon K-water Human Resources Development Institute’s 40th-anniversary hall.

The theme of this year’s symposium was “Advancing Water Management and Activating the Water Industry.” It centered on the future development direction and strategies for activating related industries, with the participation of key figures from the Ministry of Environment’s Water Use Planning Division and the Korea Water Resources Corporation’s Regional Water Supply Division. The event featured discussions on practical applications of technology and case studies, as well as presentations on support policies and future business plans for domestic water companies like K-water, all aimed at promoting the water industry. Various institutional introductions that could benefit small and medium-sized water-related businesses were also presented.

WI.Plat has been participating in the seminars, workshops, and exhibitions held annually by Environmental Times for the Water and Health Symposium. This year’s event, held in Daejeon, where WI.Plat is headquartered, provided valuable insights into the direction of the water industry and excellent local governance cases, broadening our insights into the domestic market.

• Event: Indonesia Water and Waste Water Expo and Forum (IWWEF 2023)
• Date: 6 – 8, June, 2023
• Venue: Bidakara Hotel (Jakarta)

In Indonesia, there is a water utility company called “PIDAM.” “PERPAMSI” is the Indonesian Water Supply Association established to address water issues at a national level through knowledge sharing and collaboration among the 50 PDAMs (water utility companies) that were operating independently since 1972.

IWWEF 2023, held from June 6th to 8th at the Bidakara Hotel in Jakarta, is a national-scale water event organized by PERPAMSI every two years. The purpose of this event is to provide a platform for key speakers and stakeholders in the water sector to discuss the challenges and directions for water supply agencies. Each year, IWWEF attracts more than 5,000 visitors, including local water industry companies, local and foreign investors, and stakeholders. The exhibition featured not only Indonesian companies but also participants from China, Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries, making it a significant showcase.

Indonesia serves as a key overseas business hub for WI.Plat, with a local official agent called SUPRA International. WI.Plat operated a booth together with SUPRA at the event, and over 50 PDAM representatives visited the WI.Plat booth. Among them, discussions were held with several PIDAMs regarding the implementation of systems or projects related to water leak management. Furthermore, with the upcoming CTS SEED2 program in Indonesia, this exhibition provided a great opportunity to showcase WI.Plat’s initiatives in Indonesia in 2023.

We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who supports WI.Plat’s growth as a digital water solution company in South Korea!