Creating connections and transforming tomorrow at WEFTEC 2023

The Dutch presence can be summarised as follows:

• 33 delegation members
• 12 Dutch companies
• 11 pitch presentations
• 2 networking events
• 1 Netherlands Pavilion
• 1 group dinner
• And 1 site visit to Lagunitas brewery
• All taking place in beautiful Chicago!

Networking galore

Dutch companies showcased their latest innovative technologies and solutions to helping solve global and/or US related water challenges in pitch presentations. As the Netherlands is renowned for its water inventiveness, the pitches shared unique first-hand experiences to pressing issues and their solutions.

The networking reception, made possible by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the USA and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Chicago, was well attended by more than 50 guests. Existing business relations were reinforced and new connections were made. Afterwards, the delegation members exchanged experiences on doing business in the US over a group dinner with traditional Chicago style deep dish pizza. 

Lively conversations continued the next day at the network lunch at the Netherlands Pavilion, jointly hosted with a cluster of partners from Denmark and France, and supported by the Water4All partnership.

On the last day, the Dutch delegation visited the Lagunitas Brewery, part of the Heineken group. The delegation took part in an informative programme and learned about the brewery’s water strategy in crafting IPA beers and soft drinks.

Dutch state-of-the-art water technology

The Netherlands Pavilion featured 11 companies showcasing the following latest developments.

• Inline inspection technology for pressurised water and wastewater pipelines.
• Tubular membranes for the filtration and separation of industrial process streams and wastewater.
• Cutting edge technologies to monitor and control algal blooms.
• Production and installation of covering systems for the international biogas market.
• Highly efficient UV systems.
• Integrated solutions for biological industrial wastewater treatment.
• Hollow fibre ultrafiltration modules and plug-and-play systems for small to medium-sized ultrafiltration solutions.
• Real-time actionable insights to optimise the performance and energy efficiency of AC motors and rotating equipment.
• Advanced UV oxidation.
• Smart water management solutions, water reuse systems, plastic pipes and fittings for plumbing, waste and sewer systems, roof drainage, stormwater management, and underfloor heating.

If you missed the Netherlands Pavilion at WEFTEC, or would like to re-connect after the event, the profiles and contact details of the Dutch companies are available here.

Looking forward to continuing the conversation

All in all, the Netherlands Pavilion participants look back on a busy week leading to countless new business opportunities. And as many of them have already indicated their desire to return to the Netherlands Pavilion at WEFTEC in 2024, we look forward to seeing you again next year at the show in New Orleans!

Interested in connecting with the Pavilion organisers?

The Netherlands Pavilion at WEFTEC 2023 was organised by NWP and Water Alliance, in close collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the USA and the Dutch Consulate General in Chicago. It is supported by the WTEX10 programme. 

If you missed it this year but wish to part of the Netherlands Pavilion next year, feel free to contact Marieke Leenhouts of NWP or Tiemen Jousma and Stefan Bergsma of Water Alliance for more information.