EWJI Annual Convention 2023
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Presentation
This year has begun with new opportunities for the water jetting industry, EWJI’s Annual Convention is going to be held on the 9th and 10th of November 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium in cooperation with the national water jetting associations. And of course, we will collaborate very closely with SIR, Stichting Industriële Reiniging.
This annual event leads the opportunity to gather professionals around Europe to discuss the trends of water jetting, as the most important event of the year, we are preparing to make it perfect for your attendance.
At the convention, participants will have the chance to exchange ideas, to improve the industry and discuss best practices. Also, there will be presentations by some experts, and after that, it will be time to ask questions related to water jetting and discuss.
Previously, EWJI held in the past other annual meetings, where guests were able to meet experts related to this industry, people from national associations, make new collaborations, contacts and business around the water jetting industry.
Last year, EWJI celebrated its Annual Forum on 12th and 13th February in Paris, France. This meeting held conferences, workshops, working groups to talk around this specialized sector and enough time for networking.
Save the date: November 9th and 10th of 2023 in Antwerp, Belgium will be this year´s EWJI Annual Convention 2023
Preliminary program
Thursday, 9th November 2023
14:30 – General Assembly
16:30 – Workshops
20:00 – Formal Dinner
22:00 – End of the dinner
Friday, 10th November 2023
9:00 – Official opening
Conference session 1
- Issues and challenges of the chemical industry in the use of water jetting
Mr. Jean Godts, CEFIC - CO2 calculator
- Water and fuel consumption
Mr. Jürgen Matthyns, HCI
Coffee break & networking
Conference session 2
- Water recycling and properties of used water
Mr. Patrik Andersson, AQUAJET
- Hoses assemblies and safety requirements
Mr. Louis Karas SPIR STAR & Mr. Maxim Levine, PARKER
- Round table about health and safety
Mr. Stuart Harwood, S3C
WJA representative
13:00 – Cocktail & networking
15:00 – End of the professional program
Marketing
If you would like to have more visibility for your brand, this is your opportunity! You can check out our marketing opportunities here:
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Marketing opportunities for the EWJI Annual Convention 2023 |
The most relevant companies in the sector are already booking their sponsorship, only you are missing!
Gold sponsorship:
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Silver sponsorship:
Bronze sponsorship:
Location
The main venue to host the EWJI Annual Convention 2023 is the following hotel:
VAN DER VALK HOTEL IN ANTWERP
Van der Valk Hotel holds a perfect location in the city center of Antewrp. Nearby the hotel you can visit The Rubens House, the zoo, Antwerpen Central Train Station, the amusement park Plopsa Station, the Chocolate Nation Museum, Mayer van den Bergh Musaeum, Cathedral of our Lady Antwerp and Saint Charles Borromeo Church. If you come to the city by plane, Antwerp International Airport it’s only 2,6 km away from the hotel. Meanwhile, the Antwerpen Central train station is 2,8 km far away.
EWJI has reached an agreement with VAN DER VALK HOTEL IN ANTWERP, through which you can get discounts for your reservation. The prices are as follows, depending on the type of room:
- Single room
8 November 116,10 €
9 November 144,90€
10 November 119,70€
- Double room
8 November 123,30 €
9 November 152,10€
10 November 126,90€
To be eligible for the discount, please, book the rooms sending an email to business@antwerpen.valk.com with the code: ANT-GF24365.
Registration and Sponsorship
If you want to assist the event, please, register as soon as possible, as there is a limit to the number of participants.
We also have a special offer for sponsors! Remember that if your company hires sponsorship packages for the EWJI Annual Convention and the EWJI Yearbook 2023 at the same time, you will benefit from a 5% discount on each of the selected options. Use the ‘Comments’ section in the form below to tell us your choice.
Early bird (before 28/07) | After 28/07 | |
EWJI Members | 250€ | 350€ |
EWJI Members of National Associations | 350€ | 450€ |
EWJI Non-Members | 450€ | 550€ |
Formal Dinner | 135€ | 195€ |