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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 5 JUNE, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 DEMAND FORECAST AS A TOOL FOR OPERATING WATER DISTRIBUTION
- Understanding the process of demand forecasting in HSY for better water management
- Implementing demand forecasts for effective control of water distribution systems
- Identifying and managing fault situations autonomously within the operational systems
Heikki Poutanen
HSY
HSY
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING WATER DISTRIBUTION THROUGH DEMAND FORECASTING
1010 - 1040 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – Don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF AUTOMATION AND DIGITISATION IN THE WATER INDUSTRY
- Integrating AI and smart solutions, evolving leadership expectations, and opportunities in water digitalisation
- Strategies for digitalization in small/medium utilities, addressing challenges, and supporting transformation roles
- Challenges in remote asset monitoring, digitising operations for cost efficiency, and evolving IoT connectivity
- Digitisation in African utilities, overcoming capacity and procurement hurdles for digital adoption
- Addressing labor shortages with automation and digitisation, early digital adoption for quick wins in water utilities
Geoff Gage | Roland Berger
Xavier Torret | BGEO
Eric Hewitson | Wyld Networks
Mark de Blois | Upande
John Bertrand | Daupler
Baker Bozeyeh | Flowless
Xavier Torret | BGEO
Eric Hewitson | Wyld Networks
Mark de Blois | Upande
John Bertrand | Daupler
Baker Bozeyeh | Flowless
1130 - 1155 DISRUPTING REAL-TIME LEAK LOCALISATION ALGORITHMS IN DRINKING WATER UTILITIES
- Accurate leak detection using real-time pressure and flow data without triggering false alarms
- Debating the necessity of DMA's in modern leak detection technologies
- Pinpointing leaks in Dutch water systems using innovative localisation methods
Robbert Lodewijks
Hulo
Hulo
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ALGORITHMS FOR IMMEDIATE LEAK DETECTION IN WATER SYSTEMS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE EUROPEAN SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION
1330 - 1400 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1400 - 1425 UTILISING AI-ON-THE-EDGE FOR MONITORING OFF-SITE PRODUCTION ASSETS
- An introduction to the basics and significance of AI-on-the-edge, as well as its practical implications
- Real-world applications in reading analogue water meters and monitoring catch water grids
Anders Carlberg
Waltero
Waltero
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON IMPLEMENTING AI-ON-THE-EDGE FOR INDUSTRIAL MONITORING APPLICATIONS
1430 - 1455 LEVERAGING AI TOOLS FOR SEAMLESS WATER MANAGEMENT
- Utilising AI for cost-effective improvements in water infrastructure and monitoring systems
- Examining AI's role in aiding water operators to anticipate maintenance needs and optimise resource allocation
- Showcasing a case study of AI's present use in utilities and projecting its future developments
Meena Sankaran
KETOS
KETOS
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON STREAMLINED AND AFFORDABLE WATER MANAGEMENT WITH AI INTEGRATION
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1600 PANEL DISCUSSION ON PRACTICALITY OF RETROFITTING THE PRESENT WATER NETWORK FOR SMART SOLUTIONS
- Assessing benefits, cost-effectiveness, and strategic necessity of retrofitting smart devices in ageing water utilities
- Remote observation, dual-use fiber feasibility, and real-time monitoring's role in dynamic water markets
- Examining retrofitting experiences, prepaid meter impacts, and high-tech solutions in African water utilities
- IoT solutions for decision-making, preventive maintenance, and ensuring timely detection and response to critical events
Mark Shepherd | GWF
Mark de Blois | Upande
Dan Lewis | Quub
Yarum Locker | DataStream IoT
Mark de Blois | Upande
Dan Lewis | Quub
Yarum Locker | DataStream IoT
1600 - 1625 REDUCING LEAKAGE THROUGH ADVANCED PRESSURE MANAGEMENT VIA PREDICTIVE DIGITAL TWIN
- Addressing the challenge of excessive water pressure and its impact on leakages
- Overcoming traditional control limitations with predictive digital twin technology
- Success story from implementation with a Dutch water utility showing reduced leaks
Martijn Deenen
Royal HaskoningDHV
Royal HaskoningDHV
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON MINIMISING WATER LOSS USING ADVANCED PRESSURE CONTROL
1630 - 1655 DIGITISATION AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT – CASE STUDY
- Tracing the advancement of water network leakage reduction through diverse tools
- Detailing current technologies utilised in water leakage management
- Discussing the future role of IoT and AI in enhancing water network management
Teresa Quiroz
SAUR
SAUR
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING PERFORMANCE THROUGH DIGITAL UPGRADES IN WATER NETWORKS
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, 6 JUNE, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 WATER NEUTRALITY AT NAV SITES
- Understanding the goals of the water neutrality at NAV Sites project funded by Ofwat and Nesta
- Establishing a water trading market for surplus water sales among homes and businesses
- Evaluating the effectiveness of water neutrality in maintaining water balance within new developments
Gareth Barker
Affinity Water
Affinity Water
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF WATER NEUTRALITY IN COMMUNITY WATER MANAGEMENT
1010 - 1035 NEW INSIGHTS FROM NRW REDUCTION MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
- Delving into the enduring success of four basic Real Loss Control strategies in water management
- Highlighting significant advancements in meter management and apparent loss control
- Integrating digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in water management routines
Cor Merks
Ramboll
Ramboll
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON PROGRESSIVE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING NON-REVENUE WATER
1040 - 1105 AUTOMATED MONITORING SYSTEM FOR CONTAMINANT DETECTION IN WATER
- Exploring the automated system for continuous monitoring of water contaminants using electrochemical sensors
- Advancing real-time data analysis and communication within the Industrial Internet of Things for smarter networks
- A case study on implementing the monitoring system for heavy metal ion detection in industrial wastewater
Raquel Queirós
INL
INL
1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON ELECTROCHEMICAL MONITORING FOR WATER CONTAMINANT DETECTION
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1130 - 1155 UNVEILING THE COMPONENTS OF EXTRANEOUS WATER USING AI AND MACHINE LEARNING
- Investigating the issue of unwanted water in Sweden's sewage systems and its consequences
- Highlighting the shift from traditional tracing methods to machine-learning solutions
- Demonstrating the effectiveness of AI in identifying water sources and directing actions
Mattias Salomonsson
SWECO
SWECO
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON REVEALING THE ELEMENTS OF EXTRANEOUS WATER SOURCES WITH AI
1200 - 1225 DIGITISING NETWORK OPERATIONS ONE TURN AT A TIME
- Addressing the challenge of collecting real-time data without full automation in water networks
- Ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to network standards for asset protection
- Showcasing the Smart Valve App's role in revolutionizing network operations towards smart management
Andrew Talkes
SmartValve
SmartValve
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON TRANSFORMING NETWORK OPERATIONS WITH DIGITAL TOOLS
1230 - 1300 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Making an economic assessment for water utilities
Understand the economic fundamentals and make the business case for developing water networks to boost efficiencies. - Integrating smart water technologies into existing water infrastructure
Build take-home solutions and identify suitable technologies for greater efficiency, lower costs and optimal allocation of water. - Strategies for managing and reducing water leakage across the network
Avoid the pitfalls and learn the latest leak detection systems from leakage experts to meet regulations and water leakage targets. - Looking at real-time data and cutting-edge communication technologies
Learn about the latest in measuring and monitoring technologies, better communication systems, and the use of big data across the water network. - New technologies and know-how in IoT and AI for network automation
Explore the latest advances in water network automation with developments in IoT and Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiencies and water operations. - End-user case studies and how to develop an optimal network
Gain insight from regional water networks and implement strategies that others in the water utility industry use to ensure an efficient network.