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World Water Week updates - 4 February 2019

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Submit your Showcase proposals

A Showcase is a space where convenors can tell their water stories, promote different approaches and share their perspectives, initiatives, tools and projects. Convenors can invite perspective partners to a short presentation, or hold a small networking event or launch. Take a look at one showcase from World Water Week 2018, which made it into our daily magazine WaterFront. Apply by 17 March >>

Submit your Field visit proposals

Field visits are sessions held at unique locations in Stockholm. They are a chance for local convenors to demonstrate practical case studies, initiatives, tools and projects. Submit your proposal by 17 March >>

New venue in 2019 - Tele2 Arena

Starting in 2019, the event will move to Tele2 Arena in the Swedish capital Stockholm. We have selected the new venue with the intention of creating a more inclusive World Water Week village. Tele2 Arena not only makes it possible for more people to attend, it also allows for more flexibility and networking opportunities. For more information, visit worldwaterweek.org/practical-information/#venue

Why is World Water Week moving to a new venue in 2019?

World Water Week is evolving in response to increasing demand as the gravity of global water crises sets in. We want to bring together both high water users and those who can contribute to solutions. We want to create a collaborative learning experience and an even more inclusive World Water Week. Tele2 Arena allows for greater flexibility and more networking opportunities. This is particularly poignant given next year’s theme – Leave no one behind.

In which way is it different compared to the 2018 location?

Well, it is an arena! It is a flexible, modern space and is of course, spacious. We can also take advantage of facilities inside and very near to the venue, helping to create a sort of World Water Week village. Accommodation, cafes and restaurants, and options for closed meetings and social events are all available in or very near to the arena. The arena floor will serve as the central square, a space for meetings, networking and the exhibition area.