• 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.

Insights from the 17th Water and Health Symposium

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.

WI.Plat’s Collaboration with Indonesian Water Utilities

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!

• Event: Next Rise 2023, Seoul
• Date: 1~2 June, 2023
• Venue: COEX (Seoul)

Following last year, WI.Plat participated in Next Rise, the largest venture and startup event in Korea. Next Rise is in its 5th year and is organized jointly by KDB Industrial Bank and Korea Trade Association, with support from the National Science and Technology Council, Venture Enterprise Association, and Korea Venture Capital Association.

We showcased the technologies of innovative startup companies dedicated to sustainable environmental conservation at the joint booth organized by Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI). It was truly inspiring to see startups from various fields gathering in one place, showcasing their creative and innovative technologies that contribute to the future of technological advancement in Korea. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to KEITI for their efforts in organizing the joint booth and to all the visitors who showed great interest in the WI.Plat booth.

• Event: KOPPEX 2023
• Date: 2023 Apr. 26 ~ 28
• Location: KINTEX (Ilsan)

WI.Plat participated in 2023 KOPPEX as a CES award section and had a chance to showcase the product, NELOW (The Intelligent Water Loss Management System).

Thanks to many visitors visiting our booth and expressing their interest, the exhibition was successfully done.

In particular, buyers from Turkey, Malaysia, Serbia, etc. participated in the export consultation for overseas buyers, and through this opportunity, we plan to promote future business between the two companies.

As a leak detection engineering company, we will strive to improve quality and performance, become more diligent, and become an honest company trusted by customers.

Thank you.

• Event: Water Philippines 2023
• Date: 2023 Mar. 22 ~ 24
• Location: SMX Convention Center, Manila

Water Philippines is an event where the top international water supply, sanitation, industrial wastewater treatment, and water purification-related companies in the Philippines gather to showcase their latest equipment and technologies.

WI.Plat’s Insights on the Philippine NRW Market

Manila, the capital city of the Philippines and its largest city with a population of approximately 10 million, is the political, economic, and cultural center. Due to rapid urbanization and development, the importance of water infrastructure management has been increasingly recognized in recent years. WI.Plat visited in the Water Philippines 2023 exhibition held for 3 days from March 22nd to 24th to investigate the status of local water management companies and leak management technology in the Philippines.

By visiting various booths of Philippine exhibitors, we were able to obtain valuable information on the current address and industry trends of the Philippine NRW market. Through our participation in the Water Philippines 2023 exhibition, we successfully established a foundation for WI.Plat’s entry into the Philippine market and had fruitful meetings with local business partners. We hope to bring good news about our Philippine market-related endeavors in the future. Thank you!