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Interesting, informative and intensive – these are the factors that make geofora a success! For this reason more than 500 congress participants are expected to attend the numerous lectures and workshops. As at previous congresses, the combination of professional expertise and intensive exchange, plus an accompanying programme of social events and entertainment, will make geofora an unforgettable experience. Prominent, fascinating guest speakers, the personal setting and proximity to the trade fair are the ideal conditions for a successful congress.

Come to geofora 2012 and make it your personal success!

Water extraction and supply

Importance of water quality
Social significance and availability of resources
Conflicts in use of resources
Socio-economic criteria and climate change
Protecting the water supply
Basic knowledge: drilling technology and water supply
Forums: water supply/drilling technology
Clients’ and contractors’ perspectives
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Wells and drilling technology

Quality assurance for wells: general conditions and necessary aspects
Practical application: implementing quality requirements
State of the art in well construction sites
Certifying organisations in dialog
New sections of the DVGW Code of Practice W 120: consequences
CMS – corporate management systems: benefit or burden?
Drilling technology and equipment technology
Well dimensioning, expansion and development
Well service
Quality-assurance measures
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Geothermics

User workshop: planning and dimensioning geothermal ground loops
Risks and opportunities with shallow geothermal systems
Developments on the heat pump market
Approval procedure: an obstacle?
Implementing the DVGW Code of Practice W 120
Dialog: shallow geothermal systems and politics
Heat pumps: water vs. air
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Official recognition

Participation at the specialist congress at geofora 2012 will be recognised as an educational measure in accordance with the DVGW Code of Practice W 120. An application is pending for recognition by the Bavarian Chamber of Engineers - Civil as an educational event (time credits).

All-inclusive package

We are again offering congress participants an all-inclusive package so that they can enjoy the meeting from beginning to end. It includes not only access to all the events but also tasty treats, entertainment and information.  More information …

Events planned at geofora 2012

Bavarian Environment Cluster
Bavarian-Indian Competence Centre at the University of Applied Sciences in Hof
BfZ International Hof
TTW (Technology Transfer Water) of the Bavarian Environment Agency
International delegation of DAAD alumni, workshops and summer school in Hof
figawa water extraction working group
figawa executive committee / board
DIN well construction committee (requested)
DVGW technical committee 1.1 water extraction (requested)
DVGW technical committee 1.2 groundwater protection and resource management (requested)
User seminars and special workshops
GWP German Water Partnership
Trainee well-builders visit the congress in Hof