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Online registration is now open for the Watercoolers Europe (WE) event that will be held at the InterContinental Vienna from 25-27 October 2023. With great pleasure, WE will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the beautiful city of Vienna, Austria. That is 30 years of promoting healthy hydration; 30 years of communication with legislators across Europe to support the industry; 30 years of product innovation and development; and 30 years of dedicated work to protect our members’ investments. The event promises to be a door opener for fresh business ideas and to make new valuable contacts. There will be a warm welcome to members of ICBWA (International Council of Bottled Water Associations) as they join us in Vienna, bringing valued expertise from other continents. WE's chair, Marzia Mariotti, said: “We have the annual WE Gala Dinner and Aqua Awards in the magnificent Palais Ferstel – a wonderful evening that nobody from our industry should miss. I will be delighted to welcome you to Vienna.” The detailed programme is available now here: we-event.eu/event-programme.

Event programme

25 October 2023 – City tour Vienna is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is just waiting for you to discover it. Join our exclusive Fiaker ride and a tour of the Spanish Riding School. In the evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow tour participants at one of the best local restaurants.

26 October 2023 - Conference Take part in the high-quality conference programme that will give you insights benefitting your everyday work. You will listen to leading international experts present new research and trends in an intensive programme of lectures. 26 October 2023 - Workshop and training sessions Workshops & hygiene training will help you grow and improve your business. You will gain practical knowledge from the most experienced experts in our industry. 26 October 2023 - Gala Dinner and Aqua Awards This year, on the occasion of WE's 30th anniversary, you will be able to taste the finer side of Vienna life: from sophisticated reception, exclusive dinner to the high-powered show. The evening will take place in the magnificent Palais Ferstel – a piece of Italy in the heart of Vienna. The winners of the Aqua Awards competition will be announced during the Gala Dinner. 27 October 2023 - Trade fair The WE international trade fair is a great opportunity to meet in person with your customers and business partners and show your products and services to a targeted, industry-specific, European and wider audience. If you want to participate in the WE 2023 Conference, workshops, trade fair, and Gala Dinner and Aqua Awards ceremony, please register on the event website (we-event.eu) and benefit from the early bird rates until 30 September 2023.