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 - 09:00

REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:00 - 09:10

OPENING ADDRESS

09:10 - 09:35

ADDRESSING LPWAN IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN SMART WATER METERING STRATEGY

Antonio Cagiano

Acquedotto Pugliese

Replacing one million meters with LPWAN-enabled smart units across a large utility network
Selecting LoRaWAN to balance technical needs, network reach, and long-term cost control
Reducing data costs while enabling accurate billing, leak reduction, and grid modeling

09:35 - 09:40

Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC DECISIONS IN LARGE-SCALE SMART METERING DEPLOYMENTS

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 - 11:25

USING AI TO STREAMLINE SEWER CCTV INSPECTIONS AND ENABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Lucas León

SEWDEF

Automating CCTV analysis with AI to assess sewer conditions and reduce inspection costs
Enhancing accuracy, speed, and scalability for utilities with vast underground networks
Prioritising rehabilitation using deep learning to support data-driven asset decisions

11:25 - 11:30

Q&A SESSION ON AI-POWERED SEWER INSPECTIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

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 - 12:25

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

12:25 - 12:30

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

12:30 - 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

Karin Salm

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

SATELLITE-BASED FLOOD MONITORING FOR UTILITIES

Rosie Hull

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
Integrating 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

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 customisation 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

08:30 - 09:00

MORNING REFRESHMENTS

09:00 - 09:10

OPENING ADDRESS

09:10 - 09:35

TRANSFORMING PROVIDENCE WATER: A CUSTOMER-CENTERED BLUEPRINT FOR RESILIENCE

John Hoggard

Providence Water

Mapping customer journeys to reveal process gaps and guide utility transformation plans
Aligning billing, CX, field ops, and cyber goals through integrated digital solutions
Preparing for AI and automation by modernising systems with operational insight

09:35 - 09:40

Q&A SESSION ON CUSTOMER-LED TRANSFORMATION AND DIGITAL OPERATIONS IN UTILITIES

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

INSIDE BUILDINGS: DIGITALISING PIPES, WATER POINTS AND BATHROOMS WITH IOT DATA

Anders Barkholt

Aguardio

Monitoring water activity and temperature to detect leaks, stagnation, and inefficiencies
Integrating IoT data with automation systems to optimise metering, balance, and safety
Coupling user behaviour with sensor data to meet ESG goals and regulatory standards

10:35 - 10:40

Q&A SESSION ON IOT DATA FOR SMART, EFFICIENT AND SAFE IN-BUILDING WATER SYSTEMS

10:40 - 11:00

MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

11:00 - 11:25

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

Joe Lawson

Bentley Systems

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

11:25 - 11:30

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

11:30 - 11:55

A DIGITAL JOURNEY IN SMART WATER

Michael Strahand

Halogen Systems

Transforming a rural utility with real-time water quality and metering systems
Combining acoustic leak detection, AMI, and district metering for full network insight
Enabling development through smart operations and faster response to water events

11:55 - 12:00

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

12:00 - 12:25

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
Prioritising climate, gender, and impact to drive inclusive and sustainable solutions

12:25 - 12:30

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

12:30 - 12:55

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

12:55 - 13:00

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

13:00 - 13:15

FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW

13:15 - 14:30

NETWORKING LUNCH

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