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
ADDRESSING LPWAN IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES IN SMART WATER METERING STRATEGY
Antonio Cagiano
Acquedotto Pugliese

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
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC DECISIONS IN LARGE-SCALE SMART METERING DEPLOYMENTS
09:30 - 09:55
SWW USING AI TO IMPROVE SURVEY EFFICIENCY IN COASTAL CATCHMENTS
Helen Dobby
South West Water

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

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
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI-ENABLED SURVEYING FOR COASTAL WATER MANAGEMENT
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
11:30 - 11:55
USING AI TO STREAMLINE SEWER CCTV INSPECTIONS AND ENABLE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Lucas León
SEWDEF

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
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI-POWERED SEWER INSPECTIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
12:00 - 12:25
PFAS AND WATER UTILITIES: TOWARDS AN INTEGRATED MONITORING AND REMOVAL STRATEGY
Daniele Barbone
Acqua Novara. Vco S.p.A

Daniele Barbone

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
  • Harnessing real-time data to enable predictive PFAS management and smarter interventions
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SMART MONITORING AND PFAS REMOVAL STRATEGIES
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
VISION TO OPERATIONS: BUILDING A UTILITY-WIDE ANALYTICS PLATFORM
Glen Nivert
City of Gothenburg

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
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING ANALYTICS AND AI ACROSS UTILITY OPERATIONS
14:00 - 14:25
SUSTAINABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR GENERATIONS SHAPING THE FUTURE FROM BELOW
Karin Salm
VA SYD

Karin 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
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE FOR FUTURE URBAN DEMANDS
14:30 - 14:55
SATELLITE-BASED FLOOD MONITORING FOR UTILITIES
Franck Ranera
ICEYE Oy

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
  • Integrating with GIS to improve flood response and operational decision-making
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SATELLITE SOLUTIONS FOR FLOOD RESPONSE AND UTILITY PROTECTION
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:45
BEYOND THE METER: INTEGRATING CUSTOMER-SIDE OPTIMISATION STRATEGIES
Edward Barnes
Control Flow

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
15:45 - 15:50
Q&A SESSION ON EMBEDDING CUSTOMER-SIDE SOLUTIONS INTO SMART UTILITY STRATEGIES
15:50 - 16:15
HOW DIGITAL ASSETS SUPPORT DECISION-MAKING AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Dries Storme
Delaware

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
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

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

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
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 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON RETROFITTING EXISTING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR SMART NETWORKS
09:10 - 09:35
TRANSFORMING PROVIDENCE WATER: A CUSTOMER-CENTERED BLUEPRINT FOR RESILIENCE
John Hoggard
Providence Water

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

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 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON SMART WATER UTILITIES
11:00 - 11:25
A NEW POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS: NORTH AMERICAN-PROVEN BIOPOLYMER COAGULANTS
Jenn Wood
Tidal Clear Water Science

Jenn Wood

Tidal Clear Water Science

  • Contrasting conventional coagulants with high molecular weight biopolymer alternatives in water treatment
  • Piloting chitosan-based liquid coagulants in aerobic and anaerobic digestors to reduce chemical volume
  • Producing biodegradable coagulants from biological byproducts to enable circular water treatment systems
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON BIOPOLYMER COAGULANTS FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER TREATMENT
11:30 - 11:55
SHAPING THE FUTURE OF RELIABLE WATER SERVICE WITH DIGITAL TWINS AND AI
Slavco Velickov
Bentley Systems

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
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING RELIABILITY PROGRAMS WITH DIGITAL TWIN INSIGHTS
12:00 - 12:25
A DIGITAL JOURNEY IN SMART WATER
Michael Strahand
Halogen Systems

Michael Strahand

Halogen Systems

  • Deploying in-pipe sensors to monitor chlorine, pH, ORP, and conductivity in real time
  • Transforming rural utilities with continuous water quality visibility in distribution
  • Supporting boil notice isolation and operational optimisation through quality data
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON SMART WATER NETWORKS FOR RURAL WATER UTILITIES
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
MAKING WATER COUNT – FUNDING IMPACTFUL WASH ENTERPRISES
Adriaan Ruijmschoot
Aqua for All

Adriaan Ruijmschoot

Aqua for All

  • Catalysing 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
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON FINANCING STRATEGIES TO SCALE INNOVATIVE WASH ENTERPRISES GLOBALLY
14:00 - 14:25
FROM SOIL TO SYSTEM: INTEGRATING GREEN–BLUE WATER INTELLIGENCE FOR RESILIENT WATER UTILITIES
Prashant Pastore
Solidaridad

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
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON CONNECTING LAND PRACTICES TO UTILITY RESILIENCE STRATEGIES
14:30 - 14:55
OPERATIONAL FORECASTING FOR HYDRO-ECOLOGICAL HAZARDS IN POTABLE WATER RESERVOIRS
Apostolis Tzimas
EMVIS S.A.

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
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TWIN FORECASTING FOR RESERVOIR WATER QUALITY
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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