Organized by the International Desalination Association (IDA), this event will consider the following topics: thermal and membrane desalination; integrated thermal systems; energy considerations; innovative renewable resources; integrated membrane systems; pretreatment for control of scale and fouling; potable water reuse; materials and corrosion; desalination economics and water supply planning; regulation; potable water quality challenges; and innovation in project delivery mechanisms.  

dates: 28 September-3 October 2003  
location: Bahamas  
additional: Paradise Island  
contact: Secretary General, IDA  
fax: 1-978-887-0411  
e-mail: paburke@idadesal.org  
www: http://www.idadesal.org/