Water is life. Unfortunately, water scarcity increases in many regions, leaving billions of people worldwide with no appropriate access to it. During the conference, the whole water supply chain will be considered from water abstraction to treated wastewater disposal and reuse. Furthermore, resource oriented sanitation as a route to sustainable and ecologically sound sanitation will be discussed. The Conference will bring together researchers, engineers, environmentalists, policy makers and water practitioners from academia, industry, water utilities, public authorities and administration to exchange experience and know how. 300 delegates are expected to attend the conference, yet, the conference facilities can support many more.