IFAT Munich 2024

IFAT Munich—The World's Leading Trade Fair for Environmental Technologies boasts a high international presence and an impressive number of exhibitors and visitors. IFAT Munich is known as a industry platform for presentations and innovation in the water, sewage, waste and raw materials sector. All relevant key-players will present their latest products and services on environmental solutions. The technical supporting program is free of charge.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Rieger

Professor
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  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Rieger, civil and environmental engineer specializing in water management and hydrology
  • Professor of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management at Deggendorf Institute of Technology (since 2023)
  • Former senior roles at Bavarian State Ministry of the Environment and Bavarian Environment Agency (flood risk and droughts, hydrology, natural hazards)
  • Previous academic position at Technical University of Munich and experience in private-sector engineering consultancy
  • Research focus: sustainable water management, climate adaptation, and natural hazard risk mitigation
  • Active member of national and international hydrology and water management networks

Sessions

Strategies for adapting to climate change and dealing with droughts

Prof. Dr. Markus Disse, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Rieger, Jordi Molist, Bernhard Simon, Dr. Britta Ammermüller, Dr. Sebastian Brandis, Moschda Djalalyar, Prof. Dr. Ralf Ludwig, Melanie Schulte

In this event shall be presented experiences in this topic from Bavaria and international partners (Catalonia/ Spain, Capetown/ Soutafrika, Tunisia). In addition to management concepts, technologies for advanced wastewater treatment, groundwater recharge and water reuse will be presented on the basis of ongoing research and implementation projects.

The event is divided into two parts; first, a panel session will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. on the “Blue Stage” (Hall B2), followed by a workshop from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room B61 (Hall 6).
Africa
Climate resilience
Resilience and adaptation of water management to climate change
Reduction of resource consumption
Blue Stage (B2)
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Lecture
English
Conference
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