water and energy

Water and energy expos get 10,000 visitors from 36 countries

The leading international water and energy supply tradeshows in the country opened one of the biggest and most anticipated three-day events. Organized by Informa Markets, a division of global trade show specialist Informa plc, Water Philippines 2023 and PhilEnergy 2023 promoted the use of sustainable materials and pushed for ethical and socially responsible business practices in their respective sectors. 

More than 10,000 trade visitors that included top players and thought leaders in the water and energy industries from 36 countries gathered from March 22 to 24, occupying the four halls of SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The joint event kicked off with the year’s widest trade exhibition featuring over 300 exhibitors from 14 participating international countries that showcased the latest products, technologies, and innovations in the water and energy sectors.

The opening ceremony was graced by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who commended the return of both events after their postponement in 2021 due to the pandemic. He reiterated the significance of Water Philippines and PhilEnergy in the government’s goals to strengthen the local water and energy industries.

This year’s editions aimed at further expanding networks for building strong partnerships and serving as a source of valuable information in the community. It puts the spotlight on the latest market trends through exhibits and conferences where professionals and practitioners established relationships and opportunities for matters covering different sectors of the water and energy industry.

 “With the continued support of our partner associations, these events are the perfect platforms for leading water and energy industry players to showcase their latest innovations and solutions, aligning perfectly with the government’s aspiration in transforming the country’s water, wastewater and energy service industry in the pursuit of a more sustainable water supply for the coming generation.” said Informa Markets Philippines country general manager Gerard Leeuwenburgh.