The 9^th international meeting of producers, users, designers and all others interested in the technology of high-speed water jets. Forum for the exchange of knowledge, information and experiences in areas of research, development and application of water jets (cutting, machining, repair of structures and buildings, cleaning, removal of coatings and layers, hydrodemolition, micro-cutting and micro-machining, jet grouting, mining, abrasive materials, medical and special applications of water jets, high-pressure technique, safety and environmental aspects, new trends, etc.).