IFAT Brasil

IFAT Brasil & water

Approximately 35 million people do not have access to treated water in Brazil, while almost 100 million people do not have access to sewage treatment. Brazil’s goal is to provide 99% of the population with drinking water and 90% with sewage treatment by 2033. 

Over the next decade, Brazil's sanitation sector will experience rapid development thanks to the government's privatisation strategy and stimulus projects. Private investment will drive tremendous growth in the market for environmental technologies, such as the collection, treatment and distribution of water, as well as the collection and treatment of sewage and solid waste. In this dynamic environment, IFAT Brasil will be the main platform to connect market participants and promote the use of environmental technologies in Brazil and the entire region.

The trade fair will benefit from IFAT's international network of connections, with its events in Europe, Asia and Africa, and will support the realization of the Brazilian government's objectives in the areas of drainage, waste management, water and wastewater management by 2033.

Dutch water sector at IFAT Brasil

IFAT Brasil aims to be the trade event for water, sewage, drainage and waste recovery solutions in Brasil, with more than 10,000 square metres of exhibition space. The Netherlands Lounge is set to host approximately 10 Dutch organisations, it presents a valuable opportunity for companies to showcase innovative solutions and network with key players in the industry.

What to expect at IFAT Brasil 2025:

• +11,000 m² of floor area
• +20,000 qualified visitors from 50 countries and all Brazilian states
• 160+ brands from 16 countries
• 71 hours of content with 132 speakers from 10 countries
• ROI of R$ 724,482.96 in spontaneous media with an audience of 27,815,135 people
• 463,000+ page views on the IFAT Brazil website
• 16,152,858 total impressions on Google, Meta and LinkedIn
• 224,274 people reached on Meta and LinkedIn
   

Priority areas for water utilities in Brazil

A recent survey conducted by the Brazilian Society of Knowledge Management (SBGC) contacted Brazilian water utilities directly to understand their current major challenges. As a result, the following priority areas for water utilities in Brazil were identified:

• Detection and reduction of water leaks
• Technologies for water and wastewater treatment
• Smart water treatment and sewage treatment plants
• Water resources management
• Expanding the coverage of wastewater collection
• Energy efficiency
• Wastewater treatment for small communities
• Monitoring and quality control in water and wastewater treatment plants
• Efficiency improvements in the purification processes
• Pressure and flow monitoring

Brazil offers Dutch companies in the water sector numerous opportunities. The IFAT Brasil trade event is therefore interesting for a broad target group, from innovative Dutch SMEs to renowned knowledge institutions. 

Interested in participating?

Participation cost is € 1,750. – (excluding VAT) and includes:

• Logo exposure in the Netherlands Pavilion
• Speaking opportunity at the Water stage(tbc)
• Full access pass for the event (1 per participant)
• IFAT registration fee
• Collective matchmaking with local stakeholders
• Networking activities
• Promotion of your participation via the social media channels of NWP

Participation in the Netherlands Lounge at IFAT Brasil is open to 1 or more persons per organisation. For each additional person, there is an extra fee of € 250.- per person (excluding VAT).

The participation package includes collective stand design and stand construction of the Netherlands Lounge, as well as on-site stand management and support. The cost for travel and stay, local transport, and potential site visits are at your own expense.