Agenda 2024

DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, 5 JUNE, 2024

0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS

0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS

0940 - 1005 WATER NEUTRALITY – CREATING WATER-POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS TO ENABLE GROWTH AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Comprehending 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

1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF WATER NEUTRALITY IN COMMUNITY WATER MANAGEMENT

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 digitalisation 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 the capacity and procurement hurdles for digital adoption
Addressing labour shortages with automation and digitisation, early digital adoption for quick wins in water utilities

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
Prelocating leaks in the Dutch water systems using innovative localisation methods

Robbert Lodewijks
HULO.ai

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 PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE PRACTICALITY OF RETROFITTING THE PRESENT WATER NETWORK FOR SMART SOLUTIONS

Assessing the benefits, cost-effectiveness, and strategic necessity of retrofitting smart devices in ageing water utilities
Remote observation, dual-use fibre feasibility, and real-time monitoring's role in dynamic water markets
Examining retrofitting experiences, prepaid meter impacts, and high-tech solutions in the African water utilities
IoT solutions for decision-making, preventive maintenance, and ensuring timely detection and response to critical events

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

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
Analysing 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

Anand Grover
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 - 1555 PUTTING STRATEGY INTO ACTION: PRACTICAL USE OF AI-GENERATED INSIGHTS AND ANALYTICS FOR LEAK MANAGEMENT IN LARGE WATER SYSTEMS

Practical insights into building robust action plans for leak management across the prevent, aware, and locate cycle, prioritising low-hanging fruit for faster results and higher impact
Hands-on advice on how to choose the right tech solution for your utility, making technology work for you, not the other way around
Real-life examples and case studies: how do some utilities manage to drive tangible impact, and why do others fail behind targets?
Putting it into action: what do you need to manage smooth tech adoption and cross the chasm towards achieving your targets

Baker Bozeyeh
Flowless

1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIC ADOPTION OF SMART WATER TECHNOLOGIES

1600 - 1625 REDUCING LEAKAGE THROUGH ADVANCED PRESSURE MANAGEMENT VIA PREDICTIVE DIGITAL TWIN

Tackling 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

1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON MINIMISING THE WATER LOSS USING ADVANCED PRESSURE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

1630 - 1655 DIGITISATION AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT – CASE STUDY

The importance of Non-Revenue Water reduction
Actual actions to manage NRW Case study
Discussing the future role of IoT and AI in enhancing water network management

Teresa Quiroz
SAUR

1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING THE 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 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

1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING THE WATER DISTRIBUTION THROUGH DEMAND FORECASTING

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
Discussing the seamless integration of Digitalisation, AI, and Machine Learning in daily operations

Cor Merks
Ramboll

1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE PROGRESSIVE STRATEGIES FOR MANAGING NON-REVENUE WATER

1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA

1100 - 1125 REVEALING THE INVISIBLE: SHEDDING LIGHT ON GROUNDWATER DYNAMICS

Introducing iFLUX technology for optimal groundwater management across various sectors
Using patented sampling and real-time digital monitoring networks to enhance water resource insights
Expanding the infrastructure to integrate the aquifer, a crucial yet often overlooked element of water systems
Reviewing case studies on real-time monitoring in Dunea and Vitens to manage and safeguard water resources

Goedele Verreydt
iFlux

1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON GROUNDWATER DYNAMICS AND MANAGEMENT INSIGHTS

1130 - 1155 AUTOMATED MONITORING SYSTEM FOR CONTAMINANTS 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

1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ELECTROCHEMICAL MONITORING FOR WATER CONTAMINANT DETECTION

1200 - 1225 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
Emphasising 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

1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON REVEALING THE ELEMENTS OF EXTRANEOUS WATER SOURCES WITH AI

1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW

1245 - 1400 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.

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