International Forum

INTERNATIONAL FORUM

Connecting water industry contacts around the world

The International Forum enables members and partners to meet leading players in the global water and wastewater industry. Member services include complimentary access to eleven International Business Mentors, briefings on the latest market information, virtual and in-country business development meetings with key buyers. We offer various virtual webinars and platforms, including the Knowledge Information Transfer (KIT) Briefings, Tech Showcases and regional groups where members can learn about markets and exporting opportunities.

The International Forum is sponsored by Bentley Systems.

the objectives of the international forum are:

• To enable members and partners to meet and collaborate with leading players in the global water and wastewater industry.
• To facilitate our members' success and growth by assisting with technology and knowledge transfer within the global water sector.
• To meet key stakeholders virtually and face-to-face at trade shows and in business development visits.
• To gain need-to-know information about global markets, overcome barriers to entry, and understand regulations and legislation in growing export interests.

International Forum (UK) Governance:
Chair: Mark Coates, Vice President of Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley
Past Chair: Tom Williams, CEO, Enebio

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IF Forum Meetings

The International Forum meets twice a year and brings members together to network and learn about global market opportunities from leading players in the sector.

Business Development Visits

Meet leading utilities, agencies, consultants, contractors, distributors, and key buyers involved in international projects

International Trade Shows, Exhibitions & Conferences

British Water supports the Department for International Trade and the Internationalisation Fund which subsidizes SMEs seeking to grow their exporting business overseas.

Knowledge Information Transfer Briefings

KIT Briefings provide 360° information about markets: spending, investment, project opportunities, legal information, and regulations.
*events coming soon*

MoUs & Partnerships

British Water has active partnerships and memorandum of understandings (MOUs) with public and private entities and social enterprises across the global water sector. These formal agreements form the basis upon which British Water effectively and mutually cooperates with diverse partners in the development of water projects and initiatives.

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