World Water-Tech Innovation Summit

The World Water-Tech Innovation Summit returns to London on February 21-22, 2023 - connecting you with forward-thinking water utilities, regulators, engineering firms, technology giants, investors, and innovators around the world for six weeks of networking and deal-making.

Two-Day Programme:

We’re delighted to share a first look at the summit programme, created with valued input from our 50+ expert advisors from across the water innovation ecosystem.

Key Themes Include:

• Resilience & Net Zero: Assessing Global Risks & Implementing Contingency Plans
• Energy Uncertainty: Improving Energy Efficiency & Finding Renewable Sources
• Extreme Weather: Adapting to Frequent Drought and Flooding Events
• Non-Revenue Water: Utilising Predictive Technologies for Leakage Reduction
• Drinking Water: Addressing the Growing PFAS Challenge & Improving Quality
• Wastewater Systems: Treatment Challenges, Stormwater Management & Smart Sewers
• Circular Economy: Investigating the Economic Case for Water Reuse & Resource Recovery
• Regulatory Insights: Incentivising Collaboration, Innovation & Action
• Financing Change: Driving Proactive Investment Activities

Keynote Speakers:

We have two keynote speakers confirmed including Sir James Bevan, CEO at the Environment Agency and Patrick Child, Deputy-Director General, DG Environment (ENV) at the European Commission.

• Setting the scene for the summit, Sir James Bevan will deliver the Welcoming Keynote Address to highlight the most pressing challenges facing the global water sector.
• Patrick Child will continue the conversation, addressing the impact and opportunities of those challenges across the European water landscape.