In September 2016, Global Water Intelligence held its first inaugural Iranian Water Summit in Tehran in partnership with the Iranian Ministry of Energy. Hosting over 300 domestic and international delegates, this event built the foundations for international participation in the Iranian water sector – key relationships and networks were established and a panel of key international players and Iranian water companies discussed avenues for international cooperation and for overcoming the financial barriers.

The Next Chapter:

Building Bridges, creating partnerships: what next for Iran’s water sector takes the progress made in September 2016 one step further. Hamid Chitchian last year revealed the eight key areas where a target of just under $2 billion of investment from private partners has been earmarked for investment. The eight areas outlined are largely focused on the construction of water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, including the seawater desalination facilities that are set to form a growing part of the country’s water supply strategy. However, the success of the government’s plans largely hinges on cooperation with the private sector – this workshop will make significant steps towards catalysing international involvement in this market, bringing together:

• The key government agencies including The Ministry of Energy and The National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company to provide exclusive updates on the changing political and financial situation of the country and the progress of the sixth national five-year plan.

• Multilateral and bilateral funding agencies who are willing to lend to projects and will play a key role in funding infrastructure going forward – if you can find a way of working with them then your fortunes are made.

• International players who have invested or participated in Iranian projects 
• Local water and wastewater companies seeking international partners, equipment and expertise. A series of roundtables hosted by local companies will allow delegates to identify partners who are most suited to their business offering

The Iranian water sector can offer some of the best profit margins in the world if you can commit capital and manage the political risk. This workshop will set out to mitigate some of the risks associated with participation in the Iranian water market, finding the right partners and agencies is critical to success. If your business can be an early mover, the returns will be great.

View our Pre-conference Agenda below: