The Symposium is a platform for water professionals to share advances in research and education related to Integrated Water Resources Management. It is the place to discuss new opportunities and developments towards the integrated management of our scarce fresh water resources. It is also the place where we should attempt to cross boundaries: look over disciplinary fences and think across national borders. We also plan to have an exciting programme of social events and educational excursions and hope that you can join us in Johannesburg, South Africa.