Over 300 delegates confirmed for Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association Conference
Housing Minister Collin Croal, Permanent Secretary Andre Ally and officials from the CWWA
With Guyana set to host the 32nd Annual Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA) Conference and Exhibition, over 300 delegates are expected to participate.
The event is scheduled for October 23 to 27, 2023, at the Georgetown Marriott under the theme “Accelerating Change in the Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste Sectors.”
The 300 delegates include exhibitors, technical paper presenters, and dignitaries from across the Caribbean Region and internationally.
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) aims to attract 100 exhibitors, showcase 80 technical papers, and host 40 Ministers and/or representatives and advisors responsible for the water and waste sectors in the Region.
Earlier this week, a delegation from the LOC met with Housing and Water Minister Collin Croal and Permanent Secretary Andre Ally during which they provided an update on the planning for the conference’s activities.
The delegation included esteemed members such as CWWA President, Marlon Daniels; CWWA Public Relations Officer, Angela Franklin; CWWA 2023 LOC Chair, Amanda Ramgobind; and LOC Members Aubrey Roberts and Tamika Jeffrey.
The CWWA serves as the premier organisation within the Region, bringing together professionals, suppliers, service providers, and dignitaries from the water and waste sectors.
During the meeting, CWWA President Marlon Daniels provided a brief overview of the conference and highlighted the expectations for the event. He also updated the officials on the current status of conference planning.
Daniels emphasised, “This is an excellent opportunity for our local businesses and practitioners in the water and waste sectors to network and learn from the experiences of others in the Region and internationally.”
Meanwhile, Minister Croal expressed his keen interest in utilising this opportunity to showcase Guyana’s ongoing work, particularly in addressing the challenges posed by climate change, the development of the housing sector, and investments in wastewater and solid waste management within the country.
