Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

DAY 1 :

MONDAY, 11 MAY, 2026

08:00 - 08:50

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

08:50 - 09:00

OPENING ADDRESS

09:00 - 09:25

SWW USING AI TO IMPROVE SURVEY EFFICIENCY IN COASTAL CATCHMENTS

Helen Dobby

South West Water

Explaining how AI and workforce collaboration enhance wastewater network operations
Increasing sewer survey speed and detail using AI-powered computer vision in the field

Josh Myrans

South West Water

Gathering maximum insights from inspections to better manage sensitive coastal areas
Safeguarding environmental protection across a third of the UK’s designated bathing waters

09:25 - 09:30

Q&A SESSION ON AI-ENABLED SURVEYING FOR COASTAL WATER MANAGEMENT

09:30 - 09:55

SUSTAINABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GENERATIONS: SHAPING THE FUTURE FROM BELOW

Karin Van Der Salm

VA SYD

Showcasing one of southern Sweden’s largest underground wastewater investments
Future-proofing infrastructure to meet growth, climate, and regulatory challenges
Securing long-term sustainability through resilient utility system innovation

09:55 - 10:00

Q&A SESSION ON INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE FOR FUTURE URBAN DEMANDS

10:00 - 10:30

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!

10:30 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION ON TRANSFORMING THE WATER INDUSTRY: THE IMPACT OF AUTOMATION AND DIGITALISATION

Transforming utility data into real-time insights to drive ROI and unify user experiences
Tackling transparency gaps, non-revenue water loss, and weak data culture in utility operations
Scaling digital solutions to enable faster decisions and build trust in AI-driven operations

Behroz Haidarian | City of Gothenburg | Moderator

Tobias Hirning | Smart Energy Water

Mark de Blois | Upande Ltd.

Josh Myrans | South West Water

11:30 - 11:55

VISION TO OPERATIONS: BUILDING A UTILITY-WIDE ANALYTICS PLATFORM

Glen Nivert

City of Gothenburg

Transitioning from isolated AI pilots to a utility-wide platform for daily operations
Overcoming system, data, and security challenges in scaling open analytics platforms
Enabling rapid development through tools like pyLeak, pySew, AI, and LLM integration

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON SCALING ANALYTICS AND AI ACROSS UTILITY OPERATIONS

12:00 - 12:25

FROM FACTORY TO FIELD: SCALING SMART WATER IOT WITH IN-FACTORY PROFILE PROVISIONING

Hatem Oueslati

Acceleronix

Addressing SKU fragmentation and unpredictable first-power-on experiences in large-scale water IoT rollouts
Shifting eSIM provisioning into manufacturing so smart meters leave the production line deployment-ready from day one
Boosting rollout speed, regulatory compliance, and operational predictability for utility-scale IoT deployments

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON IN-FACTORY PROVISIONING FOR SMART WATER METERING AT SCALE

12:30 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION

13:30 - 14:00

PANEL DISCUSSION ON RETROFITTING EXISTING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR SMART NETWORKS

Facilitating interoperable retrofits, asset visibility, and connectivity across utility networks
Integrating satellite data into retrofit planning, resilience strategies, and deployment models
Identifying retrofit opportunities across digital networks, optimisation, and customer-side engagement

Jenn Wood | Tidal Clear Water Science | Moderator

Mark de Blois | Upande Ltd.

Franck Ranera | ICEYE Oy

Edward Barnes | Control Flow

14:00 - 14:25

SATELLITE-BASED FLOOD MONITORING FOR UTILITIES

Franck Ranera

ICEYE Oy

Enabling real-time flood monitoring of water assets using SAR satellite technology
Delivering flood extent and depth insights within 24 hours after extreme weather events
Connecting with GIS to improve flood response and operational decision-making

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON SATELLITE SOLUTIONS FOR FLOOD RESPONSE AND UTILITY PROTECTION

14:30 - 14:55

BEYOND THE METER: INTEGRATING CUSTOMER-SIDE OPTIMISATION STRATEGIES

Edward Barnes

Control Flow

Recognising that smart data alone cannot reduce demand without physical intervention
Aligning flow optimisation with metering, AI analytics, and pressure management
Sharing lessons from large-scale deployments on uptake and infrastructure planning

14:55 - 15:00

Q&A SESSION ON EMBEDDING CUSTOMER-SIDE SOLUTIONS INTO SMART UTILITY STRATEGIES

15:00 - 15:20

AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

15:20 - 15:45

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF WASTEWATER DISINFECTION AND REUSE FOR WATER UTILITIES

Hagbard Clausen

Danish Clean Water

Implementing on-site HOCl generation as a safer, controllable alternative to conventional disinfection chemicals
Recovering treated wastewater and process water through reuse methodologies that maintain microbiological control
Distilling long-term installation lessons on reliability, compliance, and minimising unwanted by-products

15:45 - 15:50

Q&A SESSION ON WASTEWATER DISINFECTION AND REUSE FOR UTILITY OPERATORS

15:50 - 16:15

HOW DIGITAL ASSETS SUPPORT DECISION-MAKING AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Dries Storme

Delaware

Leveraging digital meter data to its full potential through applied case studies
Building data ecosystems inspired by the Delphi Oracle for strategic insight at scale
Highlighting innovation-driven partnerships to improve non-revenue water reduction

16:15 - 16:20

Q&A SESSION ON USING DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS FOR UTILITY PERFORMANCE

16:20 - 16:45

SHINING A LIGHT ON SMART SYSTEM DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION IN UV-BASED WATER SYSTEMS

Thomas Van Remmen

Van Remmen UV Technology

Managing UV systems remotely while balancing access, safety, and control protocols
Monitoring system health in real time to enable predictive service and maintenance
Deploying web tools while aligning with regulations and partner customisation needs

16:45 - 16:50

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL CONTROL AND SAFETY STRATEGIES IN UV WATER TECHNOLOGIES

16:50 - 17:15

WATER MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT: DETECT WATER LEAKS AND SAVE COSTS

Dorian Appledoorn

Cadis

Presenting case studies on in-building water leaks and their prevention through smart monitoring
Illustrating how intelligent algorithms distinguish leaks from normal consumption patterns
Demonstrating autonomous devices that alert users or shut valves to prevent water damage

17:15 - 17:20

Q&A SESSION ON SMART MONITORING FOR LEAK PREVENTION IN BUILDINGS

17:20 - 18:20

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

DAY 2 :

TUESDAY, 12 MAY, 2026

08:00 - 08:30

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

08:30 - 08:40

OPENING ADDRESS

08:40 - 09:05

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: RANC-EE’S JOURNEY TO SMART WATER UTILITIES

Markus Dächert

GOPA Tech GmbH

Driving digital utility reform in Costa Rica through smart metering and data integration
Applying AI, hydraulic modelling, and dashboards to cut leaks and energy use at scale
Strengthening cybersecurity, staff training, and public trust for long-term resilience

09:05 - 09:10

Q&A SESSION ON IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR UTILITY MODERNISATION

09:10 - 09:35

A NEW POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS: NORTH AMERICAN-PROVEN BIOPOLYMER COAGULANTS

Jenn Wood

Tidal Clear Water Science

Contrasting conventional coagulants with high molecular weight biopolymer alternatives in water treatment
Chitosan-based liquid coagulants in aerobic and anaerobic digestors to reduce chemical and sludge volume
Producing biodegradable coagulants from biological byproducts to enable circular water treatment systems

09:35 - 09:40

Q&A SESSION ON BIOPOLYMER COAGULANTS FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER TREATMENT

09:40 - 10:05

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF RELIABLE WATER SERVICE WITH DIGITAL TWINS AND AI

Slavco Velickov

Bentley Systems

Utilising decentralised IoT data to generate accurate, actionable asset intelligence
Reinventing water management with intelligent, data-driven digital twin platforms
Gaining real-time asset visibility to enable proactive, reliability-centred operations

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING RELIABILITY PROGRAMS WITH DIGITAL TWIN INSIGHTS

10:10 - 10:30

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

10:30 - 10:55

A DIGITAL JOURNEY IN SMART WATER

Michael Strahand

Halogen Systems

Deploying in-pipe sensors to monitor chlorine, pH, ORP, and conductivity in real time
Enhancing rural utilities with continuous water quality visibility in distribution
Supporting boil notice isolation and operational optimisation through quality data

10:55 - 11:00

Q&A SESSION ON SMART WATER NETWORKS FOR RURAL WATER UTILITIES

11:00 - 11:25

MAKING WATER COUNT – FUNDING IMPACTFUL WASH ENTERPRISES

Adriaan Ruijmschoot

Aqua for All

Catalysing innovative WASH SMEs in Africa and Asia with funding and technical assistance
De-risking finance to enable loans and equity investments in water and sanitation firms
Prioritising climate, gender, and impact to drive inclusive and sustainable solutions

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON FINANCING STRATEGIES TO SCALE INNOVATIVE WASH ENTERPRISES GLOBALLY

11:30 - 11:55

OPERATIONAL FORECASTING FOR HYDRO-ECOLOGICAL HAZARDS IN POTABLE WATER RESERVOIRS

Apostolis Tzimas

EMVIS S.A.

Forecasting short-to-medium term river discharges, turbidity, and algae bloom risk via digital twin
Fusing satellite imagery and in-situ monitoring with data assimilation to sharpen ecological forecasts
Quantifying the operational value of catchment-to-reservoir digital twin services for water utilities

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TWIN FORECASTING FOR RESERVOIR WATER QUALITY

12:00 - 12:15

FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW

12:15 - 12:30

CLOSING REMARKS

12:30 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH

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