From iwrc@haestad.net Thu Jun 19 19:02:06 2003
Date: 17 Jun 2003 11:35:36 -0400
From: Nikki Beckom 
To: Dr. T. Ramachandra 
Subject: 2003 International Water Resources Conference


Dr. T. Ramachandra,

Mark your calendar now to join thousands of water resources professionals from around the world in the first virtual International Water Resources Conference (IWRC) on July 29 - 30, 2003.

2003 IWRC: Emerging Technologies in Water, Wastewater, and Stormwater Management

Check the agenda, speakers and register at... 
- http://www.haestad.com/iwrc_reg_20030616-TY2LY7JB

The 2003 IWRC is ideal for engineers, managers, operators, professors, and GIS specialists who want to stay on top of industry developments, learn to implement the latest cost-saving technologies, and network with the experts. 

No travel expenses, no time away from the office - just highly-relevant information delivered right to your desktop.


I look forward to seeing you online.

Nikki

Nikki Beckom
2003 IWRC Planning Committee


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 List of Confirmed Speakers
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- Joe Dugandzic, P.E., Senior Planning Engineer 
American Water Works Service Company Inc

- Robert M. Clark, Ph.D., P.E., D.E.E., 
Consultant

- John Haestad, President & CEO  
Haestad Methods

- Walter Grayman, Ph.D., P.E., 
W. M. Grayman Consulting Engineers

- Terry Martins, P.Eng., Asset Management Services
Earth Tech

- Earle Greaves, Engineer II
Baltimore Water System

- Tom Walski, Ph.D., P.E., D.E.E., Vice President, Engineering 
Haestad Methods

- Kamel Zahed Filho
SABESP, Brazil

- Matt Shultz, P.E., Project Manager
HDR Engineering

- J. Ryan Christensen, P.E., Design Engineer
RBF Consulting

- Prof. Bruno Brunone, Ph.D.
University of Perugia, Italy

- E. Ben Wylie, Ph.D., P.E., Professor Emeritus
University of Michigan

- Kathy Pontesso, P.E., Project Engineer
Carter and Burgess

- Steven Lowry, P.E.
Steven G. Lowry & Associates Inc

- Prof. Fernando Martinez, Ph.D. 
Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain

- Amy Atamian, GIS/IT Program Leader
Malcolm Pirnie

- Robert Mankowski, P.E., Head of Research and Development 
Haestad Methods

- Kevin Finnan, Director of Marketing
Bristol Babcock Inc

- Dean Trammel, Senior Engineering Associate
Tucson Water Department

- Scott Cattran, GIS Group Manager
Woolpert LLP

- Ahmed Husain, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer/GIS Specialist
City of Downey

- Laura Layton, P.E., Engineer Manager
Anne Arundel County, MD

- Daniel J. Seider, P.E., Project Manager
Wendel Duchscherer

- Gregg Herrin, P.E., Director of Engineering 
Applications
Haestad Methods

- Dragan Savic, Director
Centre for Water Systems, University of Exeter

- Matthew Baines, Network Planning Engineer
South Australia Water

Register today...
- http://www.haestad.com/iwrc_reg_20030616-TY2LY7JB


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List of Presentations
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o  Advanced Techniques for Master Planning
- Infrastructure Master Planning and Optimization
- Implementing a Complete Master Plan in Brazil
- Using Hydraulic Models to Develop Sewer and Water Master Plans
- Sewer System Master Planning for Explosive Growth

o  Innovations in Transient Modeling
- Expanding on the Benefits of Transient Analysis in Water Distribution Systems 
- Water Hammer Experiences and Lessons

o  State-of-the-Practice in Water Distribution Modeling
- Developing an Enterprise Strategy in Baltimore 
- Representing Leaks in Water Distribution Models 
- Feasibility Study for a Fire: Water Distribution System at the University of Texas, Austin
- Fundamentals of Unidirectional Flushing
- Modeling Leakage and Pressure-Dependent Demands in Water Distribution Systems 
- Straight Talk on Water Quality Modeling in Water Distribution Systems
- Monitoring and Modeling: Their Potential for Enhancing the Nation's Water Security

o  Modeling at the Speed of Light
- New York City's Risk Ranking Watershed Assessment Strategy
- Streamlining Your Workflow with a Customized Interface
- One Size Does Not Fit All: Custom Modeling Solutions using WaterObjects 
- SCADA Model Integration: When 1 + 1 = 3

o  Bridging GIS and Water Resources Modeling Applications
- Integrating GIS and Hydraulic Modeling at the City of Tucson
- Moving Hydraulic Modeling to the Desktop Using GIS and Web Technology
- Benefits of Utilizing GIS to Analyze a Water Distribution Network
- Strategic Master Planning Techniques Using GIS

o  Optimizing Your Return on Investment
- Developing an Enterprise Strategy that Leverages GIS and Network Modeling Approaches from Different Design Centers
- Maximize your Return with GIS Integrated Models 
- Evolutionary Optimization Techniques for Water Distribution Design and Rehabilitation
- Cost-Saving Solutions using Optimized Designs
- Improving South Australia Water's Performance with GIS Integration

Register today...
- http://www.haestad.com/iwrc_reg_20030616-TY2LY7JB


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Who should attend? 
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- Design and Planning Engineers 
- Utility General Managers/Executive Directors 
- Public Works Directors  
- Facilities Directors  
- Planning, Engineering, and Maintenance Department Managers  
- Financial Officers  
- Field Crew Managers  
- Water Quality Managers  
- Professors 
- Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Engineering Consultants     

Register today...
- http://www.haestad.com/iwrc_reg_20030616-TY2LY7JB


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Benefits of attending this virtual conference
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- One-tenth the cost of traditional conferences 
- The opportunity to get up to speed with the latest modeling techniques 
- Learn from some of the top experts in the world 
- Discover ways that others are doing business 
- Learn to use your software investment to its fullest capacity 
- Become educated on emerging and cutting-edge technologies 
- Get a sneak preview of new software releases 
- Gain professional references and networking opportunities 

Register today...
- http://www.haestad.com/iwrc_reg_20030616-TY2LY7JB



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