35th WEDC International Conference
The future of water, sanitation and hygiene in low-income countries: Innovation, adaptation and engagement in a changing world.
6-8 July 2011, Loughborough University, UK
In celebration of the fortieth anniversary of WEDC in 2011, the 35th WEDC International Conference was held at Loughborough University, UK, from 6th to 8th July 2011. The conference was a great success with over 100 papers presented and over 200 delegates in attendance. Discussions, poster presentations and side events were also held giving delegates and authors alike the opportunity to share experiences and ideas.
The WEDC International Conference, which is normally held in either Africa or Asia, is a practitioner and research focused conference, exchanging knowledge and experiences in the water and sanitation sector.
Although hosting the conference in the UK is a break from a 34 year-long tradition, we felt this was a unique event and an exciting way to celebrate the fortieth year of WEDC. Prior to the conference on Tuesday July 5th, we held an Open Day at WEDC. Visitors were able to visit the WEDC Resources Centre, attend sessions on using the WEDC Knowledge Base, and speak to staff and current students about WEDC courses and research studentships or any other continuing professional development interests.
Presentations from the open day are available here; click here to see photos from the 2011 conference.
The Proceedings of the Conference are available online here and were posted on DVD to delegates.
News of future conferences will be posted here in due course.
