Profiting in the Water Industry Conference

Discover the investment opportunities that exist in the water industry. In the U.S. alone, the water industry is expected to grow 7% a year to $150 billion. One factor driving this growth is that America's water systems—some of which were built during the Lincoln administration-- are crumbling. As a result, there are more than 200,000 water main breaks per year and as much as 80% of the water intended for delivery to consumers is lost en route.

The nation's infrastructure for water delivery is in dire need of investment: The EPA suggests that $15 to $20 billion per year needs to be spent to address these issues versus current spending of around $3 billion per year. 

The worldwide demand for water and water treatment is torrential. For instance, China plans to build 375 wastewater treatment facilities by 2009. The World Bank has estimated that by 2007 investments of between $400-$600 billion will be required to meet the demand for fresh water. Get first hand insight into the investments that the nation’s leading venture capitalists are making in the water industry. Our panel of renowned venture capitalists will discuss some of the hottest technologies — such as sensors on a chip for monitoring water quality; osmosis, desalination and ion exchange technologies; proprietary pipe technologies; ultraviolet treatment and, biofiltration — being employed by the water sector. Get a primer on how regulation is impacting the water landscape. Our dialog with a leading water lawyer and securities analyst will enlighten the audience with a discussion about how transfer rights, water infrastructure ownership, ability to gain governmental approvals for new developments, and the rate setting mechanisms impact your portfolio companies. 

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to listen to executives from leading publicly-traded water utilities, venture capitalists, environmental lawyers and securities analysts discuss how you can maximize your returns on water-related investments.

What are the most promising and profitable
niches in the $150 billion Water Industry?

In answering this question, we assembled a unique blend of senior executives from many of the most prominent publicly-traded water utilities; venture capitalists; an environmental lawyer and securities analysts.

• The corporate executives will deliver roadshow-like presentations in which they will discuss their companies’ business models, competition, regulatory environments as well as plans for capital expenditure and plans for growth. 

• The venture capitalists will discuss some of the most promising technologies to be adopted by the water sector. These technologies include sensors on a chip for monitoring water quality; osmosis, desalination and ion exchange technologies; proprietary pipe technologies; ultraviolet treatment and, biofiltration.

• Our environmental lawyer will deliver compelling insights relating to regulatory rulings, public-private partnerships, rate setting issues, eminent domain, and water quality. 

• Our securities analysts will provide crucial insight into trends such as consolidation, rate increases, weather sensitivity, capital expenditure requirements, privatizations, diversification opportunities and dividend policies. 

Without water there is no life. Water treatment and delivery is impossible without investment. Investment without consulting with the world’s leading water authorities is not conducive to maximizing returns on investment. Register today to quench your thirst for insight into investing in the most promising water companies. Our most recent Water Conference sold out so be sure to register early. 

We look forward to seeing you on December 1 in San Francisco.

David Wanetick
Managing Director
The Wall Street Transcript & Gateway Reports