The IFAT in Munich is the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. It takes place every two years and has firmly established itself since its founding in 1966 as an industry meeting place. With its satellite fairs in China, India, Eurasia and Africa, the exhibition concept is internationally been represented very successful, too and with its unique exhibition and services offer the IFAT is a performance demonstration, which is beyond competition. Exhibitors from all over the world present strategies and solutions, products and pioneering innovations for sustainable management of resources in the industrialized nations and appropriate technologies for developing and emerging countries. The exhibition ranges from wastewater treatment over air purification to drainage and soil treatment technology. Furthermore modern and future-based environmental technologies is in the foreground, since the burden of the ever-growing industry and the associated resource exploitation are getting bigger and require international action. Even as an information and communication platform the IFAT is a magnet for visitors and convinces with modern know-how, international networking and a sophisticated supporting program with forums, country specials, technical discussions and special events. Practical live demonstrations at the outdoor area complete the offer of the fair perfectly.