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5th IWA/WEF
Wastewater Treatment Modelling Seminar
Annecy, France
April 2nd – 6th, 2016
WWTmod2016.irstea.fr
SCOPE
WWTmod2016 is the fifth seminar in the modelling series
started in 2008. WWTmod promotes ongoing dialog
between experts by providing a regular forum to facilitate
discussions on all aspects of wastewater treatment
modelling, especially “within the fence” (whole plant
modelling). The main objective of the seminar is to
disseminate recent findings and case studies with an aim
to build consensus, and develop best practices for the
most pressing challenges faced by the wastewater
treatment industry.
PHILOSOPHY
WWTmod favours quality over quantity. This is guaranteed
by a single track seminar set-up (starting on Monday and
ending on Wednesday) with a schedule that includes
ample time for discussion on every presentation. All
sessions will be led by a moderator, and include an
extended brainstorming/ discussion at the end.
Several parallel full-day workshops will be scheduled for
Sunday in an effort to lay the groundwork for consensus
building on topics selected by the scientific committee from
submitted proposals. These workshops will be preceded
by a YWP workshop (on Saturday) organized and
attended by YWP (Young Water Professionals). Active
involvement of YWP is at the heart of the WWTmod
conference series.
By limiting the number of participants to 120 motivated
individuals that are active in the wastewater treatment
modelling field, consensus on a number of issues is
assured. Participation in WWTmod is by invitation following
an application review procedure.
PROGRAMME
The program will be based on an open call for
contributions (July 2015). Those who wish to present at
the seminar are encouraged to start the consensus
building process by collaborating with co-authors from
different groups on 3-page abstracts. Where reasonable,
the scientific committee may condense the topics of major
interest and invite groups to present their ideas
collectively. The scientific committee reserves the right to
ask for fusion papers where it identifies an overlap
between abstracts submitted by different groups.
In July 2015 a Workshop proposal call will be
launched. The goal of the workshops is not to just present
information, but to help clarify modelling issues.
VENUE
In an effort to expand the geographic reach of the seminar
while maintaining its spirit, the fifth edition of WWTmod will
be held in the Rhône-Alpes region in France. Located in
a 4 hectare forested park, "les Balcons du Lac d'Annery"
offers an incomparable view of the Annecy Lake and the
surrounding mountains.
Located 45 km from Geneva and near to the Annecy
village (8 km) the site combines chalet-type rooms
tastefully decorated in the Savoyard style and several
meeting rooms with a relaxing atmosphere. Around the
Lake the mountains and the traditional villages, a wide
range of fun activities is on offer.