IFAT Brasil
FAT, the world's largest environmental technology network, is expanding to Latin America with the launch of IFAT Brasil 2024. The first IFAT Brasil, to be held in São Paulo from 24 to 26 April, aims to stimulate the emerging market for environmental technologies in Brazil and the entire region.
The Dutch water sector will showcase some examples of its technologies and innovations at the Netherlands Lounge which will be located at the Innovation Pavilion.
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 fair and the market will benefit from IFAT's international network of connections, with its events in Europe, Asia and Africa, and will be fundamental to achieving the Brazilian Government's objectives in the areas of drainage, waste management, water and wastewater management by 2033.
The first IFAT Brasil will be held in São Paulo from April 24-26, 2024, in parallel with the established M&T Expo, the largest trade fair for the construction and mining machinery industry in Latin America.
Innovation Pavilion & Netherlands Lounge
IFAT Brasil has more than 10,000 square metres of exhibition space and includes an Innovation Pavilion that will be organised in collaboration with ISLE Utilities, one of the world's largest consultants in the field of innovation in the water sector and a trusted partner for water utilities in Mexico, Colombia, Chile and Brazil for more than 10 years. It has deep-rooted knowledge of the local water market dynamics, regulatory landscape and business environment in Latin America.
The Innovation Pavilion will include a Netherlands Lounge where the Dutch water sector will present a few of its offeings. The Netherlands is known for its integrated approach to water management, in which flood control, water quality, ecosystems, and urban development are considered together. This holistic approach could be useful for Brazil, especially in areas prone to flooding and drought.
The Netherlands Lounge at IFAT Brasil is a cooperation between the Netherlands Water Partnership and and the Consulate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in São Paulo. It is supported by Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).