The 5th AMI international conference, Waterproof Membranes 2011, will take place at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany from 15-17 November 2011. On the first evening there is a welcome reception and registration, followed by a 2-day programme of presentations. A specialist exhibition runs alongside the conference.

In an era of climate change and environmental extremes, the performance of waterproofing membranes is critically important. Functions are being added to these large sheets including as a cooling factor in heat islands, in renewable energy generation, and for maintaining an airtight system in building facades. In addition, chemical exposure can be high for geomembranes in lining pits and dumps. The traditional bitumen materials, in use for thousands of years, are still very prevalent today, and polymer-based membranes are taking increasing market share including polyolefins, PVC and EPDM.

Waterproof Membranes 2011 provides a global forum for all companies involved in waterproofing, including end-users, specifiers, architects, expert installers, manufacturers, researchers, and suppliers to the industry. The conference aims to debate the latest technology in membranes and the extensive potential on offer to the building and construction industry.