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shortages occur all too frequently, or harvests are being and organisations that are active in the water sector,
decimated by severe weather conditions, we are faced with presenting their cutting-edge products and services. The
the realisation that water-crises are becoming an everyday exhibition, entitled Digital and Nature-based Sustainable
challenge. Solutions Expo, will focus on sustainable, innovative, and
environmentally friendly solutions in the field of drinking
The Budapest Water Summit aims to focus the attention of the water production, water treatment, water supply, and water
world's political, economic, financial and scientific decision- resources management.
makers on the prevention of water-crises. The 2019 edition
of Budapest Water Summit will take place this year from Both issues will play an increasing role in developing our shared
15 to 17 October under the patronage of H. E. János Ader, future and they might become even more interconnected. The
President of Hungary. The event will offer an international two events will offer significant contribution to translating the
meeting platform for those who see and understand the work by the different international organizations in Geneva
looming crises ahead and who are ready to take action to to concrete action and generating sustainable impact on the
address the challenges. ground.

The plenary sessions of the Summit will give platform for high- With a proud historic heritage and a buzzing innovative
level speakers discussing issues concerning abundant, scarce eco-system of tech start-ups, our always-welcoming capital
or polluted waters, and their social, economic, environmental city, Budapest offers the ideal backdrop for the events. To
and political consequences. The multi-stakeholder approach find out more about the events, e.g. programmes and ways
will enable participants to work together and contribute to to participate, please consult www.telecomworld.itu.int and
the achievement of SDGs, especially Goal 6: "Ensure access www.budapestwatersummit.hu.
to water and sanitation for all".

During the three-day event, a Water Expo will feature a
host of Hungarian and international companies, institutions

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