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

08:30 - 09:30

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:30 - 09:40

OPENING ADDRESS

09:40 - 10:05

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
Supporting environmental protection across a third of the UK’s designated bathing waters

10:05 - 10:10

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

10:10 - 10:40

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!

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:30

PANEL DISCUSSION ON SMART WATER UTILITIES

11:30 - 11:55

PFAS AND WATER UTILITIES: TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED MONITORING AND REMOVAL STRATEGY

Alessandro Garavaglia

Acqua Novara. Vco S.p.A

Mapping PFAS contamination using advanced flow detection and analytical methodologies
Assessing removal technologies based on scalability, cost, and environmental sustainability
Integrating real-time data to enable predictive PFAS management and smarter interventions

11:55 - 12:00

Q&A SESSION ON SMART MONITORING AND PFAS REMOVAL STRATEGIES

12:00 - 13:30

NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION

13:30 - 13:55

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

Linda Haddemo

VA SYD

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

13:55 - 14:00

Q&A SESSION ON INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE FOR FUTURE URBAN DEMANDS

14:00 - 14:25

THE GRUPPO CAP PROJECT FOR PREDICTIVE WATER NETWORK MAINTENANCE USING MACHINE LEARNING

Francesca Mastromarino

Gruppo CAP

Modernizing network operations with ML, cyber-physical systems, and geospatial tools
Predicting pipe failures by enriching internal and external data sources with analytics
Automating updates to reduce water loss and align with EU resilience regulations

14:25 - 14:30

Q&A SESSION ON MACHINE LEARNING FOR PREDICTIVE NETWORK MAINTENANCE

14:30 - 14:55

SMART APPLICATION AND DIGITAL PLATFORM FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION OVERSIGHT

Wasfi Alhawamdeh

Yarmouk Water

Addressing distribution gaps with a real-time citizen app for flow tracking and alerts
Enabling residents to receive schedules, monitor delivery, and confirm water access
Empowering utility managers to supervise field teams and enhance accountability

14:55 - 15:00

Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TOOLS FOR TRANSPARENT WATER DISTRIBUTION

15:00 - 15:30

AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

15:30 - 15:55

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
Showcasing innovation-driven partnerships to improve non-revenue water reduction

15:55 - 16:00

Q&A SESSION ON USING DIGITAL ECOSYSTEMS FOR UTILITY PERFORMANCE

16:00 - 16:25

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
Integrating web tools while aligning with regulations and partner customization needs

16:25 - 16:30

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

16:30 - 16:55

WATER MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT: DETECT WATER LEAKS AND SAVE COSTS

Dorian Appledoorn

Cadis

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

16:55 - 17:00

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

17:00 - 18:00

NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Day 2 :

TUESDAY, 12 MAY, 2026

09:00 - 09:30

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:30 - 09:40

OPENING ADDRESS

09:40 - 10:05

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

10:05 - 10:10

Q&A SESSION ON IMPLEMENTING DIGITAL STRATEGIES FOR UTILITY MODERNISATION

10:10 - 10:35

NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR WATER, CLIMATE, AND URBAN RESILIENCE

Aya Hammad

UN - Habitat

Demonstrating how NbS reduce heat stress, manage water, and restore urban ecosystems
Sharing city-level case studies integrating NbS into planning and governance systems
Discussing scale-up conditions like policies, institutions, and community engagement

10:35 - 10:40

Q&A SESSION ON APPLYING NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR CLIMATE AND WATER RESILIENCE

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:25

DECENTRALISED WATER REUSE FOR SMART, RESILIENT UTILITIES IN EUROPE

Nick Post

Hydraloop

Reducing drinking water demand and infrastructure strain through greywater reuse systems
Providing utilities with localised data insights for forecasting and network optimisation
Aligning EU policy and standards to embed decentralised reuse in urban water planning

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON INTEGRATING DECENTRALISED REUSE INTO SMART WATER STRATEGIES

11:30 - 11:55

MAKING WATER COUNT – FUNDING IMPACTFUL WASH ENTERPRISES

Adriaan Ruijmschoot

Aqua for All

Supporting innovative WASH SMEs with funding and technical assistance in key markets
De-risking finance to enable loans and equity investments in water and sanitation firms
Prioritizing climate, gender, and impact to drive inclusive and sustainable solutions

11:55 - 12:00

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

12:00 - 12:25

FROM SOIL TO SYSTEM: INTEGRATING GREEN–BLUE WATER INTELLIGENCE FOR RESILIENT WATER UTILITIES

Prashant Pastore

Solidaridad

Linking upstream land-use to utility resilience using green–blue water intelligence
Enhancing soil retention and behavior models with real-time IoT water data systems
Positioning utilities as basin-scale partners to co-invest in water-secure landscapes

12:25 - 12:30

Q&A SESSION ON CONNECTING LAND PRACTICES TO UTILITY RESILIENCE STRATEGIES

12:30 - 12:45

FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW

12:45 - 14:00

NETWORKING LUNCH

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