2nd Water Research Conference Elsevier will be holding the 2nd Water Research Conference on 20-23 January 2013 in Singapore. Water Research, a journal of the International Water Association (IWA), is devoted to interdisciplinary research related to water. To further provide a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and development Water Research conferences are organised. This conference will focus on two major topics: urban water management to increase sustainability of cities; and microbial ecology of water and wastewater treatment. The deadline for oral and poster abstracts is 24 August 2012. For more information, visit: www.waterresearchconference.com.