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Innovation to Practice (I2P) Series


Sessions under the Innovation to Practice (I2P) Series presented end-user case studies by industry and utilities on their journey in adopting innovative solutions to solve real water challenges.

22 June 2021 (Tuesday)

I2P.1 The Journey of Innovation Implementation: Ceramic Membrane Microfiltration for Surface Water Treatment

I2P.1 The Journey of Innovation Implementation: Ceramic Membrane Microfiltration for Surface Water Treatment
22 June 2021 (Tuesday), 6.00pm-7.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Membranes for filtration during water treatment have been operating for a few decades, but only recently have ceramic membranes been installed for surface water treatment. Ceramic membranes offer not only the robust filtration barrier that membranes provide, but also the durability (>15 years) and compatibility with chemicals such as ozone, to allow greater flexibility for operation and cleaning.

PWNT’s CeraMac® system has been installed at 400 Mld capacity, in total, for surface water treatment plants in Singapore, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The journey of consideration, testing, and implementation for a new innovative technology is unique to each utility, but all involve a pilot- or demonstration-scale evaluation.

This session will feature speakers from PUB, Singapore’s Water Agency and Scottish Water who will share their perspective on the journey of implementing these new technologies into their utilities. Their experiences will help other utilities with options for how to plan and evaluate filtration technologies to gain confidence in full-scale implementation.

Introduction
Dr Holly Shorney-Darby, Head, Technology Application and Piloting, PWNT
Ceramic Membrane – The Singapore Journey PUB
Puah Aik Num, Chief Specialist (Water Treatment), Technology Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
From the Stone Age to the Future of Water Treatment
Stewart Sutherland, Transitional Risk and Asset Capability Team Leader, Scottish Water
Moderated discussion and Q&A
Puah Aik Num, Chief Specialist (Water Treatment), Technology Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Stewart Sutherland, Transitional Risk and Asset Capability Team Leader, Scottish Water
Dr Holly Shorney-Darby, Head, Technology Application and Piloting, PWNT
Summary and Closing
Dr Holly Shorney-Darby, Head, Technology Application and Piloting, PWNT

Speakers:

Puah Aik Num
Puah Aik Num
Chief Specialist (Water Treatment), Technology Department
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Stewart Sutherland
Stewart Sutherland
Transitional Risk and Asset Capability Team Leader
Scottish Water


Moderator:

Dr. Holly Shorney-Darby
Dr. Holly Shorney-Darby
Head, Technology Application and Piloting
PWNT

I2P.2 Digital Blueprint for Water Utility Companies – Data Driven Decision Making

I2P.2 Digital Blueprint for Water Utility Companies – Data Driven Decision Making
22 June 2021 (Tuesday), 7.30pm-8.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Binnies, water and environment services provider and Aarhus Vand, Denmark’s leading water utility company, are currently implementing a first of its kind digital blueprint across the water utility’s’ business.

A digital blueprint forms a link between digital initiatives and wider business goals to ensure they are aligned across short-, medium- and long-term time horizons.

It recognises the need for a line of sight between the decisions a water utility company makes and the data necessary to make them.

Creating a digital blueprint requires an understanding of the organisation’s current digital maturity. The Digital Readiness Level tool can be used by organisations to evaluate their maturity across six key areas: organisational intent, standards and governance, digital architecture, data quality, the implementation roadmap and digital investment planning.

Opening
Jo Kelsey, Digital Product and Services Ecosystem Manager, Binnies
Digital Blueprint for water utility companies
Jesper Kjelds, Chief Digital Information Officer, Aarhus Vand
Moderated discussion and Q&A
Jesper Kjelds, Chief Digital Information Officer, Aarhus Vand
Keith Gardner, Director of Asset Management Consulting, Isle Utilities
Jo Kelsey, Digital Product and Services Ecosystem Manager, Binnies – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Jo Kelsey, Digital Product and Services Ecosystem Manager, Binnies

Speakers:

Keith Gardner
Keith Gardner
Director of Asset Management Consultancy
Isle Utilities
Jesper Kjelds
Jesper Kjelds
Chief Digital Information Officer
Aarhus Vand


Moderator:

Jo Kelsey
Jo Kelsey
Digital Product and Services Ecosystem Manager, Binnies

23 June 2021 (Wednesday)

I2P.3 Building Water Resilience with Membrane Technology – Urban and Industrial Applications

I2P.3 Building Water Resilience with Membrane Technology – Urban and Industrial Applications
23 June 2021 (Wednesday), 9.00pm-10.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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This session will showcase the following two case studies:

Case Study 1: Reliable portable water supply in the water-stressed areas turns more serious recently. This isn't the issue for developing countries. This is something happening elsewhere for those uneven rainfall regions. The challenge is how to get safe drinking water economically and instantly. Seawater desalination broadly becomes the first choice from the unlimited resource for most of the area on the earth. Here, we present a case study of how Memstar and JHB completed the mobile emergency desalination equipment deployment within 66 days .

Case Study 2: Effective industrial wastewater treatment is key to ensuring water security. We will present a case study about a WWTP for a large cheese production facility that has been operational since August 2020 in the USA. The major objectives are to have stable operation despite the challenging influent which can have high levels of solids and FOG through the MBR membrane, and to consistently produce an effluent with low TSS & TP. The MBR system utilizes Memstar’s Energy Saving Air Scouring (ESAS) technology and operates at a very low energy while meeting all performance metrics.

Opening
Shiladitya (Shil) Basu, Sales Director, Memstar (USA)
Building Water Resilience with Membrane Technology – Urban and Industrial Applications
Neal Chen, Vice President of Business Development, JHB Envirotech INC
Advantages of MBR to Treat Dairy Wastewater for Direct Surface Water Discharge
Jeff Vanvoorhis, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Symbiont
Moderated discussion and Q&A
Neal Chen, Vice President of Business Development, JHB Envirotech INC
Jeff Vanvoorhis, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Symbiont
Shiladitya (Shil) Basu, Sales Director, Memstar (USA)
Summary and Closing
Shiladitya (Shil) Basu, Sales Director, Memstar (USA)

Speakers:

Neal Chen
Neal Chen
Vice President of Business Development
JHB Envirotech
Jeff Vanvoorhis
Jeff Vanvoorhis
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Symbiont


Moderator:

Shiladitya (Shil) Basu
Shiladitya (Shil) Basu
Sales Director
Memstar (USA)

24 June 2021 (Thursday)

I2P.4 Planning Blue and Green Cities

I2P.4 Planning Blue and Green Cities
24 June 2021 (Thursday), 4.00pm-5.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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This session presents innovative case studies from China and Singapore focusing on blue and green infrastructure, water cycle governance, stormwater analytics, and city masterplanning. The Shanghai Drainage Masterplan, comprising a blue, green, grey infrastructure masterplan, was developed for one of the largest cities in the world. This masterplan features innovative digital approaches to stormwater analytics and water governance mapping as well as drawing on global best practice for blue and green infrastructure. In Singapore, blue and green infrastructure masterplans embracing the Active, Beautiful, and Clean Waters approach are being implemented, and selected masterplans will be featured during the session.

Programme

Opening by Moderator
Vincent Lee, Global Water Skills Leader, Arup
Blue Green Master-planning in China
Michael Zhao, China Water Leader, Arup
Blue Green Masterplanning in Singapore
Peter Stones, Singapore Water Leader, Arup
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
Michael Zhao, China Water Leader, Arup
Peter Stones, Singapore Water Leader, Arup
Lanzhu Shao, Digital Water Governance Specialist, Arup
Thomas Sagris, Digital Water Research Leader, Arup
Vincent Lee, Global Water Skills Leader, Arup – Moderator
Summary and Closing by Moderator
Vincent Lee, Global Water Skills Leader, Arup

Speakers:

Peter Stones
Peter Stones
Singapore Water Leader
Arup, Singapore
Thomas Sagris
Thomas Sagris
Digital Water Research Leader
Arup, UK
Lanzhu Shao
Lanzhu Shao
Digital Water Governance Specialist
Arup, UK
Michael Zhao
Michael Zhao
China Water Leader
Arup, China

Moderator:

Vincent Lee
Vincent Lee
Global Water Skills Leader
Arup, New York

I2P.5 Breaking Boundaries in Digital Delivery

I2P.5 Breaking Boundaries in Digital Delivery
24 June 2021 (Thursday), 5.30pm-6.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Case Study 1
Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance – a case study to explore an innovative approach to delivering a major programme of water transmission pipelines. The Anglian Water region is water scarce and subject to climate uncertainties. This case study will focus on the development of the programme using an innovative project delivery model, the Project 13 approach. This approach integrates the full supply chain into the project delivery process, described as an enterprise model, boosting certainty and productivity in delivery and improving whole life outcomes in operation. The case study will focus on setting up differently to deliver outcomes (using a Construction to Production ethos), give live examples on efficiency and sustainability benefits and discuss some of the digital enablers.

Case Study 2
This case study will demonstrate how an innovative combination of IoT data capture, real-time process modelling, and machine learning provided valuable insight into plant operation. Mott MacDonald have supported Watercare (NZ) in the design and construction of Rosedale Wastewater Treatment works. This case study will explore how the implementation of process modelling tools (e.g. EnviroSim BioWin) combined with machine learning predictions can support plant commissioning and operations.

The Rosedale Digital Twin uses a novel combination of real-time process modelling and predictive machine learning models to provide unique insight into plant operations. By combining data from multiple disparate sources (e.g. weather, telemetry) and integrating with industry leading analytics, engineers and operators gain new insights into current and future plant performance. This leads to improved plant performance, decreased risk and consumables consumption. Treatment Digital Twins have been successfully used for predictive performance and virtually trialling plant operating conditions, resulting in up to 20% savings on power costs and 12% reduction in commissioning time.

Opening by Moderator
Mark Sterndale-Bennett, APNA Water Sector Lead, Mott MacDonald
Project 13 Approach – Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance
James Crompton, SPA Director, Anglian Water
Rosedale Digital Twin – Watercare
Anna Whitmore, Consultant, Mott MacDonald
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
James Crompton, SPA Director, Anglian Water
Judy Anderson, Global Water Sector Leader, Mott MacDonald
Anna Whitmore, Consultant, Mott MacDonald
Nasrine Tomasi, Smart Water Consultant, Mott MacDonald
Kevan Brian, Technology Innovation Specialist, Watercare Services Limited
Mark Sterndale-Bennett, APNA Water Sector Lead, Mott MacDonald – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Mark Sterndale-Bennett, APNA Water Sector Lead, Mott MacDonald

Speakers:

Anna Whitmore
Anna Whitmore
Consultant
Mott MacDonald
Kevan Brian
Kevan Brian
Technology Innovation Specialist
Watercare Services Limited
Nasrine Tomasi
Nasrine Tomasi
Smart Water Consultant
Mott MacDonald
James Crompton
James Crompton
SPA Director
Anglian Water (UK)
Judy Anderson
Judy Anderson
Global Water Sector Leader
Mott MacDonald

Moderator:

Mark Sterndale-Bennett
Mark Sterndale-Bennett
APNA Water Sector Leader
Mott MacDonald

25 June 2021 (Friday)

I2P.6 Imagine H2O Asia Startups in Action: Case Studies from Singapore, Vietnam & Cambodia

I2P.6 Imagine H2O Asia Startups in Action: Case Studies from Singapore, Vietnam & Cambodia
25 June 2021 (Friday), 1.00pm-2.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Successful water technology startups don’t just sell technology – they must deliver a whole solution that solves an urgent and underserved problem for a customer. While financial barriers and perceived risk slow the adoption of innovation across Southeast Asia, early champion customers play a transformational role in the ecosystem – helping innovators verify problem statements, test and localize solutions for specific markets, and crucially, secure the reference cases required to replicate and scale their businesses.

This interactive session will feature three practical case studies featuring Imagine H2O Asia startups jointly presenting with their pilot or commercial customers in Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia. From apparent loss detection in rural Cambodia, to water reuse and recovery in Vietnam’s industrial parks, case studies will showcase a diverse set of innovation projects in progress as well as share insights on the ingredients for successful startup collaborations in the water sector.

Featured case studies include:

  1. SmartTerra: AI-powered analytics that predicts leaky pipes and incorrect meters to reduce real and apparent losses. (Customer: Khmer Water Supply Holdings - Cambodia)
  2. Environsens: Water toxicity sensor for real-time contamination detection enabled through low-power, wireless connectivity. (Customer: PUB - Singapore)
  3. Fluid Technology Solutions: Osmotically-assisted RO solution for high recovery water reuse (Pilot customer: Renewable Technology Solutions (RTS) - Vietnam)

Programme

Imagine H2O Asia Scene Setting
Nimesh Modak, Director, Imagine H2O Asia
Case Study 1 Discussion (Cambodia) and Q&A
Giridharan Sengaiah, Co-Founder, SmartTerra
William Puyo, General Manager, Khmer Water Supply Holdings
Nimesh Modak, Director, Imagine H2O Asia – Moderator
Case Study 2 Discussion (Vietnam)
Margarita Luis, Vice President of Applications & Inside Sales, Fluid Technology Solutions
Rodney Chapin, Chief Executive Officer, Ardurra International
Ngoc Cao Minh, Managing Director, Renewable Technology Solutions
Nimesh Modak, Director, Imagine H2O Asia – Moderator
Case Study 3 Discussion (Singapore) and Q&A
Dr Shailesh Kharkwal, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Environsens
Gurdev Singh, Deputy Director, Technology Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Nimesh Modak, Director, Imagine H2O Asia – Moderator
Closing
Nimesh Modak, Director, Imagine H2O Asia

Speakers:

Giridharan Sengaiah
Giridharan Sengaiah
Co-founder
SmartTerra
William Puyo
William Puyo
General Manager, Khmer Water Supply Holdings (KWSH)
Margarita Luis
Margarita Luis
VP of Applications and Inside Sales, Fluid Technology Solutions
Rodney Chapin
Rodney Chapin
CEO, Ardurra International / Senior Advisor, Imagine H2O Asia
Dr Shailesh Kharkwal
Dr Shailesh Kharkwal
CEO, EnvironSens

Moderator:

Nimesh Modak
Nimesh Modak
Director, Imagine H2O Asia

I2P.23 Rising Above: Integrated Adaptive Pathways for Urban Environments

I2P.23 Rising Above: Integrated Adaptive Pathways for Urban Environments
25 June 2021 (Friday), 1.00pm-2.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

Co-organiser: AECOM

Over the last decade, climate change has resulted in more frequent and severe floods and droughts. Rainfall patterns are more unpredictable and sea levels are rising. These changes threaten the ecosystem and livelihoods of people – particularly the poorest and most vulnerable – and also pose a major impediment to economic and social development. The impact is expected to increase in severity over time.

Many government stakeholders, business leaders and organisations have started to pursue a sustainability agenda to introduce policies and business practices to manage water related risks and enhance water security. In particular, rising sea levels has forced many coastal cities on the frontline to quickly adapt to the rising threats and demands of a changing environment by managing the physical risks of climate change impact and embed climate resilience across their urban infrastructure and social network.

Discover how public sector agencies such as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection responded to climate challenges and adopt innovative solutions to solve serious water challenges. Draw on their lessons that can be translated into new and more dynamic approach towards coastal infrastructure and future proof against potential threats and stresses in the future.

Opening by Moderator
Dr Chiu Kuang Ping, Executive Director, Water and Urban Development, AECOM
New Jersey: Rebuild by Design Programme
Alexis A. Taylor, Bureau of Climate Resilience Design and Engineering, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Sydney: Using Water and Other Technologies in Mitigating Urban Heat in Western Sydney
Penny Joseph, Head of Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation, Sydney Water
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
Alexis A. Taylor, Bureau of Climate Resilience Design and Engineering, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Penny Joseph, Head of Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation, Sydney Water
Dr Chiu Kuang Ping, Executive Director, Water and Urban Development, AECOM – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Dr Chiu Kuang Ping, Executive Director, Water and Urban Development, AECOM

Speakers:

Penny Joseph
Penny Joseph
Head of Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation
Sydney Water
Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor
Bureau of Climate Resilience Design and Engineering
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Dr Chiu Kuang Ping
Dr Chiu Kuang Ping
Executive Director, AECOM

I2P.16 Boosting Water Systems Resilience & Efficiency Through Digital: Learning from Macao & Australia Using Innovative Real-time Software

I2P.16 Boosting Water Systems Resilience & Efficiency Through Digital: Learning from Macao & Australia Using Innovative Real-time Software
25 June 2021 (Friday), 2.30pm-3.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

Co-organiser: SUEZ

Real-time and predictive software that were R&D and innovation projects 5-10 years ago are now used daily in water networks operations to increase resiliency and efficiency. How did this transformation take place? What challenges do utilities want to solve with real-time and predictive software? How can we scale up and accelerate adoption?

This session will address these issues through the experience of two leading water utilities, Macao Water and Melbourne Water.

Introduction and Opening
Thomas Perianu, Sr Vice President International Business Development, SUEZ Smart Solutions
Case study 1: How the AQUADVANCED® Water Networks Real-time Software Underpins Improvements in Non-Revenue Water at Macao Water
Jacky Lei, Deputy General Manager, Macao Water
Case study 2: How Melbourne Water onboarded the AQUADVANCED® Energy Optimisation System to Streamline Operations
Russell Riding, Automation Team Leader, Melbourne Water Corporation
Moderated Discussion and Q&A
Jacky Lei, Deputy General Manager, Macao Water
Russell Riding, Automation Team Leader, Melbourne Water Corporation
Thomas Perianu, Sr Vice President International Business Development, SUEZ Smart Solutions – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Thomas Perianu, Sr Vice President International Business Development, SUEZ Smart Solutions

Speakers:

Russell Riding
Russell Riding
Automation Team Leader
Melbourne Water Corporation
Jacky Lei
Jacky Lei
Deputy General Manager
Macao Water

Moderator:

Thomas Perianu
Thomas Perianu
Senior Vice President, International Business Development
SUEZ Smart Solutions

I2P.7 Sembcorp Innovation to Market Programme – SWING

I2P.7 Sembcorp Innovation to Market Programme – SWING
25 June 2021 (Friday), 4.00pm-5.00pm SGT (GMT +8)

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Sembcorp Water Innovation Nanjing (SWING), a global innovation to market programme developed by Sembcorp, provides funding, technical and commercial expertise to water companies to jointly develop or test-bed new technologies for scale in Sembcorp’s key wastewater markets. Launched in 2019, SWING enables innovative technologies to be deployed in markets to address global wastewater treatment challenges in various industries.

In this webinar, two partners will share their experience with SWING on engineering localisation and business development support to realise and deploy their solutions in new markets. The session will be of interest to water start-ups looking for industry partners, technology investors, venture capitalists and incubators.

Oxford Molecular Biosensors (OMB) offers a synthetically engineered biosensor technology in measuring toxicity and water quality in industrial waste, water and soil samples.

Dr Cordelia Rampley will discuss overcoming the challenges of translating scientific research into commercial products, and share key insights delivered through Sembcorp’s SWING program.

SENTRY offers a unique bio-electrode sensor technology that provides real time microbial performance monitoring in biological treatment systems. Mr. Jon Grant will share the challenges in scaling the technology in new markets and how the development of a strategic partnership with Sembcorp through the SWING program can accelerate the technology transfer process in Asia.

Opening Remarks
Dr Adrian Yeo, Senior Vice President, Sembcorp Industries
Introduction to Sembcorp’s SWING Programme
Tai Kee, Programme Manager, Sembcorp Industries
Oxford Molecular Biosensor’s Innovation to Market Experience
Dr Cordelia Rampley, Chief Technology Officer, Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd
SENTRY’s Innovation to Market Experience
Jon Grant, Chief Commercial Officer, SENTRY
Moderated discussion and Q&A
Professor Paul Whitehead, Managing Director, Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd
Dr Cordelia Rampley, Chief Technology Officer, Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd
Dr Patrick Kiely, Chief Executive Officer, SENTRY
Jon Grant, Chief Commercial Officer, SENTRY
Tai Kee, Programme Manager, Sembcorp Industries – Moderator
Closing
Dr Adrian Yeo, Senior Vice President, Sembcorp Industries

Speakers:

Dr Adrian Yeo
Dr Adrian Yeo
Senior Vice President
Sembcorp Industries
Dr Cordelia Rampley
Dr Cordelia Rampley
Chief Technology Officer
Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd (OMB)
Dr Patrick Kiely
Dr Patrick Kiely
Chief Executive Officer
SENTRY
Jon Grant
Jon Grant
Chief Commercial Officer
SENTRY
Professor Paul Whitehead
Professor Paul Whitehead
Managing Director Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd (OMB) and Professor of Water Science at Oxford University
Oxford Molecular Biosensors Ltd (OMB) and University of Oxford

Moderator:

Tai Kee
Tai Kee
Programme Manager
Sembcorp Industries

*I2P.8 Increased Efficiency Using Digital Water Solutions for Water Utilities

*I2P.8 Increased Efficiency Using Digital Water Solutions for Water Utilities
25 June 2021 (Friday), 8.00pm-9.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Case 1.1: AquaSuite / Vitens
Water use varies greatly depending on the time of day, location, weather and many other factors. Each morning millions of us take a shower; on hot days we use hosepipes to water our gardens. The challenge is how to predict and meet the demand?

Vitens is the Netherlands’ largest drinking water provider, supplying more than 5.6 million households in Friesland, Overijssel, Gelderland, Flevoland and Utrecht with clean drinking water. Vitens supplies around 360 billion litres of water per year. Managing and optimizing operations for almost 240 pumping stations and 96 production facilities is a challenge. Especially in times of prolonged draught. Vitens decided to centralise automation and ICT and apply smart digital solutions to optimise the drinking water production and meet this challenge.

While all assets are fully automated locally, operations come together centrally in a central control room where a smart water solution provides the top-level holistic control over the water loop. It provides source to tap overall control using AI to predict demand and all levels, flows and pressure in the network. The water supply is now fully automated. With 65% less variations in production it results in a calm network that can be operated with less people. And this has also resulted in improved water quality (42% less particle load in produced water) and energy savings (7%).

Case 1.2: AquaSuite / WBL
There are substantial challenges in wastewater treatment management: climate change, an urgent need for sustainability, and stricter regulations make transport systems and treatment plants increasingly technically complex. At the same time, a growing number of digital technologies can convert data streams into valuable insights. That is why WBL is focusing on the digital transformation of its wastewater treatment infrastructure.

The transformation consists of two parts: the development and implementation of a big data platform and the implementation of a machine learning application on this big data platform. This monitors the performance of all 149 WBL sewage pumping stations and will detect abnormal behaviour at an early stage: blockages, leaks, unaccounted for water (infiltration or illegal spills) and early detection of pump blockage or performance reduction.

By using machine learning for the entire system, its performance will improve continuously. It will also allow for more efficient management and anticipate the need for maintenance — the largest expense for water authorities. The professional implementation and management of these rapidly developing technologies, which have to run 24/7 for operational support for operators and maintenance staff, places high structural demands on the cloud platform to be used. This is one of the reasons why WBL has chosen Microsoft Azure for the implementation of the big data platform and the solutions for advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Case 2: Optiqua / PUB
Monitoring water quality is an important part of the operations of a water utility. Traditionally, grab sampling and laboratory analysis have been the pre-dominant approach to quality monitoring. The use of grab samples, however, is not well suited for continuous monitoring of changeable water quality, as it only provides snap shots of the water composition and no information on variation therein during the time between samples. A further drawback of this approach is the time to result, which can be hours or even days. To monitor the dynamics in water quality, as they for example occur in drinking water distribution networks, and to facilitate a quick and timely response to quality incidents and pro-active network operations, real time water quality information is vital.

Since all substances that come into the water matrix influence (the Refractive Index (RI) of the water, careful monitoring of this refractive index using Optiqua’s EventLab system has proven to be a very powerful tool in drinking water quality event detection. Advantages of this technique include consistent sensitivity for all substances, response linear with concentration and high resistance to matrix interference. Once an unexpected change in RI is detected, the Root Cause of this so call “Event”, needs to be established to determine the proper response by the utility company. With AI concepts Events could be classified into events that could adversely impact water quality. This will provide utility companies with even more actionable information.

Agenda
Introduction
Wouter de Hamer, Chair Singapore-Netherlands WaterHouse and Director Business Development APAC for Royal HaskoningDHV
Opening Remarks
H.E. Magriet Vonno, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Singapore and Brunei, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Singapore
Case 1.1 presentation
Michel de Koning, Director Sales and Marketing Aquasuite, Royal HaskoningDHV
Doeke Schippers, Director water production and distribution, Vitens
Case 1.2 presentations
Michel de Koning, Director Sales and Marketing Aquasuite, Royal HaskoningDHV
Leon Verhaegen, Project Manager ICT & Innovation, Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg
Case 2 presentations
Jos-Willem Verhoef, Optiqua
Dr Pang Chee Meng, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Moderated panel discussion Q&A
Michel de Koning, Director Sales and Marketing Aquasuite, Royal HaskoningDHV
Doeke Schippers, Director water production and distribution, Vitens
Leon Verhaegen, Project Manager ICT & Innovation, Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg
Jos-Willem Verhoef, Optiqua
Dr Pang Chee Meng, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Closing
Wouter de Hamer, Chair Singapore-Netherlands WaterHouse and Director Business Development APAC for Royal HaskoningDHV

Speakers:

Doeke Schippers
Doeke Schippers
Director of Water Production and Distribution
Vitens
Leon Verhagen
Leon Verhagen
Project Director of ICT & Innovation
Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL)
Margriet Vonno
Margriet Vonno
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Singapore and Brunei
Michel de Koning
Michel de Koning
Director Sale & Marketing, Aquasuite
Royal Haskoning DHV
Jos-Willem Verhoef
Jos-Willem Verhoef
Managing Director
Optiqua
Dr Pang Chee Meng
Dr Pang Chee Meng
Chief Engineering & Technology Officer
Technology Department
PUB, the National Water Agency
Singapore

28 June 2021 (Monday)

I2P.9 The Phnom Penh Water Story

I2P.9 The Phnom Penh Water Story
28 June 2021 (Monday), 4.00pm-5.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

In this session, we bring you the inspirational story of how Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) transformed itself into an efficient and progressive water utility. Within 15 years, PPWSA introduced 24-hr water supply, widened its distribution network from serving 40% of Phnom Penh to 90% with clean and affordable water and reduced non-revenue water to 6%. Discover the factors behind the transformation, and learn how utilities around the world can emulate the success of PPWSA.

Programme

Welcome and Introduction
Professor Asit Biswas, Honorary Professor, Glasgow University   
The Phnom Penh Water Story
Dr Sim Sitha, Director-General, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA)
Presentation
Pawan Sachdeva, Non-Executive Director, Water Management International Pte Ltd
Building capacity for urban water management: Experience of JICA
Dr Megumi Muto, Vice President (Development Finance, Partnership, Mobilisation), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
Professor Asit Biswas, Honorary Professor, Glasgow University
Dr Sim Sitha, Director-General, PPWSA
Pawan Sachdeva, Non-Executive Director, Water Management International Pte Ltd
Dr Megumi Muto, Vice President (Development Finance, Partnership, Mobilisation), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Professor Cecilia Tortajada, Professor in Practice – Environment Innovation, University of Glasgow – Moderator
Closing Remarks
Professor Cecilia Tortajada, Professor in Practice – Environment Innovation, University of Glasgow

Speakers:

Professor Asit Biswas
Professor Asit Biswas
Professor Asit Biswas, Honorary Professor, Glasgow University
Dr Megumi Muto
Dr Megumi Muto
Vice President
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Pawan Sachdeva
Pawan Sachdeva
Director, Avendus Capital Pte Ltd and Non-Executive Director, Water Management International Pte Ltd, Singapore
Dr Sim Sitha
Dr Sim Sitha
Director General of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA)
Advisor to Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI), Cambodia

Moderator:

Professor Cecilia Tortajada
Professor Cecilia Tortajada
Professor in Practice – Environment Innovation
University of Glasgow

I2P.10 Achieving Carbon Net Zero Utilities

I2P.10 Achieving Carbon Net Zero Utilities
28 June 2021 (Monday), 5.30pm-6.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

Co-organiser: Isle Utilities Ltd

In this session two internationally leading utilities (Melbourne Water from Australia, and Aqualia from Spain) will share their experiences in embracing the Zero Net Carbon challenge. This will include approaches to monitor and measure the scale of emissions (both Scope 1 and Scope 2) and case study reports of ground-breaking projects which these two utilities have undertaken to address the challenge.

Case Study 1: Concerned about better understanding, quantifying and reducing your scope 1 emissions? Discover the issues associated with wastewater scope 1 emission measurement, evolving emissions reporting schemes and abatement opportunities, which will play a significant role in utilities achieving their net zero goals. Chris Williams (GM Integrated Planning, Melbourne Water) will provide an overview of Melbourne Water’s path to net zero, including an update of our global net zero innovation challenge and emission measurement initiatives. Reflect on how we can learn from each other, work together and collaborate internationally to solve these challenges.

Case Study 2: From energy free desalination to biofuel from algae… a few options have recently be developed as industrial prototypes on how to avoid electricity use in water services. In parallel with a thorough accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of company operations, and systematic reductions through incremental improvements, fundamental changes in water technologies have been evaluated in various demo projects. New resource recovery projects and alternative approaches, such as decentralized sanitation and sewer mining have been developed, involving stakeholders and administrations to identify and eliminate hurdles for adoption.

Welcome and Opening
Dr Piers Clark, Chairman, Isle Group
Scope 1 emissions – Measure what can be measured, make measurable what cannot be measured
Chris Williams, GM Integrated Planning, Melbourne Water
The Water Cycle as a Model of Circular Economy: Examples of Zero Carbon Solutions
Frank Rogalla, Head of Innovation, Aqualia
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
Chris Williams, GM Integrated Planning, Melbourne Water
Frank Rogalla, Head of Innovation, Aqualia
Dr Piers Clark, Chairman, Isle Group – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Dr Piers Clark, Chairman, Isle Group

Speakers:

Frank Rogalla
Frank Rogalla
Director of Innovation
Aqualia, Spain
Chris Williams
Chris Williams
General Manager Integrated Planning
Melbourne Water

Moderator:

Piers Clark
Piers Clark
Chairman
Isle Group Ltd

I2P.11 Discover Novel Ceramic Filtration Technology

I2P.11 Discover Novel Ceramic Filtration Technology
28 June 2021 (Monday), 9.00pm -10.00 pm SGT(GMT+8)

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The Nanostone ceramic membrane represents the latest technological breakthrough from Nanostone Water. This unique and patented “segmented monolith” product is the most innovative ceramic membrane technology in the market, which has helped us gain rapid adoption in both municipal and industrial applications.

For drinking water treatment, the Nanostone ceramic membrane replaces the conventional treatment processes with a reliable, compact single-step process, which provides high reliability and significant cost reduction.

Case study 1: Nanostone technology has helped CRWA to achieve extraordinary results. This plant was experiencing the fiber breakage and frequent cleanings when using PUF membrane, which led to significantly reduced recovery rates and increased manpower to maintain the membrane system. Additionally, because the system was operated in crossflow mode, there was a significant amount of pumping energy used to run the system. After Nanostone CM-151 retrofit, CRWA Achieved a 97.7% recovery rate compared to 83.6% prior to the retrofit, and a 50% reduction in power use.

The Nanostone industrial solutions with compact, robust treatment systems are ideal for on-site treatment and optimized for multiple applications and industries, successful installations are running in power, mining, microelectronic and chemical refinery industries.

Case study 2: In one North American semiconductor fabricator, the end user needed to upgrade its existing hydrofluoric acid (HF) wastewater treatment process to address compliance concerns caused by particulate breakthrough, and to reuse the wastewater to reducing its environmental impact. After system upgrade with Nanostone ceramic membrane, this fabricator not only enabled the wastewater reuse, it also eliminated the need to treat and discharge 23 m3/h of wastewater. As a result, more than $800,000 in annual savings through a reduction in wastewater treatment costs, discharge fees, and the acquisition and treatment of freshwater, also ensures more stable reverse osmosis (RO) operation and consistent water quality.

Programme

Opening
Jonathan Clement, Global Technology Officer, Nanostone Water, Inc.
Nanostone Drinking Water Case Study
Adam Telfer, Operation Manager of Canyon Regional Water Authority
Nanostone Industrial Applications Case Study
Carlo Patteri, Business Leader Industrial Water, Nanostone Water, Inc.
Q&A
Adam Telfer, Operation Manager of Canyon Regional Water Authority
Carlo Patteri, Business Leader Industrial Water, Nanostone Water, Inc.
Jonathan Clement, Global Technology Officer, Nanostone Water, Inc. – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Jonathan Clement, Global Technology Officer, Nanostone Water, Inc.

Speakers:

Carlo Patteri
Carlo Patteri
Business Leader Industrial Water
Nanostone Water, Inc.
Adam Telfer
Adam Telfer
Operations Manager, Canyon Regional Water Authority (CRWA)

Moderator:

Jonathan Clement
Jonathan Clement
Global Technology Officer
Nanostone Water, Inc.

I2P.25 Building Successful Startup-Utility Partnerships in Developing Asia

I2P.25 Building Successful Startup-Utility Partnerships in Developing Asia
28 June 2021 (Monday), 9.00pm-10.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

Co-organisers: Imagine H2O Asia & World Bank Global Water Practice

Across the Asia-Pacific, innovation remains an underutilized resource in helping utilities meet their growing water needs, adapt infrastructure to reach underserved populations, manage emerging contaminants and mitigate future shocks from climate change.

What is preventing utilities from engaging with the innovation community in the pursuit of SDG 6? How can we overcome those hurdles? What practical strategies have the World Bank, Infrastructure Asia and others observed through practice to reduce testing and deployment risk?

Drawing from the case study of Drinkwell (Startup) with Dhaka Water Supply & Sewerage Authority (Utility) and Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Utility), this session will explore success factors that enabled the utilities to address vital gaps in service delivery by collaborating with a water technology startup. What prerequisites are needed to launch these partnerships? What conditions must be in place to help them thrive? What elements are transferrable to other regions?

In addition to exploring these questions with live Q&A, this session will conclude by sharing new program announcements from Singapore-based accelerator, Imagine H2O Asia – outlining opportunities for the audience to engage more productively with the region’s emerging water innovation ecosystem.

Takeaways for audience:

  • Share insights on the barriers to innovation access and adoption in South and Southeast Asia
  • Explore a case study of successful utility-startup collaborations in Bangladesh
  • Examine the success factors for scalable utility-innovator partnership models and identify opportunities for replication globally
  • Present pathways for audience to collaborate with World Bank, Imagine H2O Asia and other partners to foster water entrepreneurship and innovation across the Asia-Pacific

Introduction
Nimesh Modak, Imagine H2O Asia
Setting the Scene: The Obstacles to Innovation Access in Developing Asia
A moderated dialogue exploring the opportunities and challenges for wider innovation adoption in the region will set the scene for the subsequent case study ‘deep dive’ discussion

Parameswaran Iyer, Global Lead for Strategic Initiatives, Water Global Practice, World Bank
Seth Tan, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia
Nimesh Modak, Director, Imagine H2O Asia – Moderator
What Is Possible: A Model for Successful Utility-Startup Partnerships
A moderated case study discussion exploring how utilities, multilateral organizations and other stakeholders collaborated with Drinkwell, a drinking water technology platform operating water ATMs in Bangladesh, to address service delivery gaps and coordinate overlapping infrastructure investments

Taqsem A. Khan, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
AKM Fazlullah, Managing Director, Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage Authority
Minhaj Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer, Drinkwell – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Nimesh Modak, Imagine H2O Asia

Speakers:

Parameswaran Iyer
Parameswaran Iyer
Global Lead for Strategic Initiatives, Water Global Practice
World Bank
Seth Tan
Seth Tan
Executive Director
Infrastructure Asia
AKM Fazlullah
AKM Fazlullah
Managing Director, Chittagong Water Supply & Sewerage Authority
Taqsem A. Khan
Taqsem A. Khan
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Dhaka Water Supply & Sewerage Authority

Moderators:

Nimesh Modak
Nimesh Modak
Director
Imagine H2O Asia
Minhaj Chowdhury
Minhaj Chowdhury
Chief Executive Officer
Drinkwell

29 June 2021 (Tuesday)

I2P.12 Innovative Tools and Resources for Selecting City Sanitation Systems

I2P.12 Innovative Tools and Resources for Selecting City Sanitation Systems
29 June 2021 (Tuesday), 2.30pm-3.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Many middle income and most lower income cities have not yet been able to make safe, affordable sanitation systems available for all their residents. This poses serious risks to citywide public health and perpetuates environmental and water resource pollution and degradation. Every city has a unique combination of urban development; housing type and tenure; topology, climate and water resources; policy, institutions and regulations; private sector engagement; revenue and budgets. These factors – and others - impact the choice of sustainable sanitation options in urban settings. The uniqueness and complexity limit the use of universal approaches, tools and ‘short-cuts’ in decision-making. They require situation-tailored tools and the application of professional expertise and experience in applying them.

Case studies from India and Bangladesh will profile innovative, practical, bespoke tools developed to support sanitation decision-making and operations in these cities. In Madhya Pradesh, an integrated management information system (IMIS) tool is used for evidence-based sanitation planning. Key parameters, such as population density, urban sprawl, socio-economic status, climate change and vulnerability mapping, are overlayed and processed in a GIS-based data system. The outcome was an evidence-based proposal of which sanitation systems may be suitable in which area, e.g., centralized or decentralized on-site sanitation systems. The Khulna Sewerage System Development project is another example. It mixes innovative tools for selecting different sanitation systems to provide sanitation services for all.

Welcome and Opening
Andrea Ramage, Chief Executive Officer, Somersault Consulting LLC
ADB and Inclusive Sanitation, Introduction to the Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) concept and principles
Norio Saito, Director, Urban Development and Water Division, South Asia Regional Department (SAUW), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Presentation of Khulna Sewerage System Development Project
Jaemin Nam, Urban Development Specialist, Urban Development and Water Division, South Asia Regional Department (SAUW), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Presentation of the Integrated Management Information Systems (IMIS) tool
Bhushan Raj Shrestha, Chairman, Nepal Research and Education Network
Presentation of innovative project examples using decision support tools for sanitation systems planning
Neelima Thota, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, sah-krta Foundation
Moderated Discussion and Q&A
Norio Saito, Director, Urban Development and Water Division, South Asia Regional Department (SAUW), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Jaemin Nam, Urban Development Specialist, Urban Development and Water Division, South Asia Regional Department (SAUW), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Bhushan Raj Shrestha, Chairman, Nepal Research and Education Network
Neelima Thota, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, sah-krta Foundation
Andrea Ramage, Chief Executive Officer, Somersault Consulting LLC – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Andrea Ramage, Chief Executive Officer, Somersault Consulting LLC

Speakers:

Jaemin Nam
Jaemin Nam
Urban Development Specialist, Urban Development and Water Division, South Asia Regional Department (SAUW)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Neelima Thota
Neelima Thota
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
sah-krta Foundation
Norio Saito
Norio Saito
Director, Urban Development and Water Division, South Asia Regional Department (SAUW)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Bhushan Raj Shrestha
Bhushan Raj Shrestha
Chairman
Nepal Research and Education Network

Moderator:

Andrea Ramage
Andrea Ramage
Chief Executive Officer
Somersault Consulting LLC

I2P.13 Advancing Water Sustainability with Innovations – Learnings from Municipal

I2P.13 Advancing Water Sustainability with Innovations – Learnings from Municipal
29 June 2021 (Tuesday), 4.00pm-5.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Water sources for municipal localities vary from ground water to lakes and rivers — even the sea and wastewater with latest innovations and technologies. Innovation plays a major role in ensuring a clean, safe, and affordable supply of water. DuPont Water Solutions offers expertise and advanced technologies that enable municipal water-treatment solutions such as wastewater treatment, drinking-water production, and trace contaminate removal.

The highlights of this panel discussion include, but not limited to the sharing of:
  • DuPont FilmTec at Australia’s first large-scale municipal desalination plant in Perth (PSDP);
  • How does Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP) reduce heavy reliance on climate in Perth;
  • Advanced Beenyup water recycling plant, a Ground Water Replenishing Scheme provides a new climate-independent water source to boost drinking water supplies in Perth;
  • Results from applying the new dry seawater reverse osmosis membranes in a desalination municipal plant.

Welcome and Opening
Javier Suarez, Technical and Service Manager, DuPont Water Solutions
Advanced Beenyup Water Recycling Plant, Perth, Australia
Dr Stacey Hamilton, Team Leader for Membrane Treatment, Water Quality Business Unit, Water Corporation
Seawater Desalination Plants in Perth, Australia
Sharon McNeil, Manager, Desalination Operations, Operations Performance, Water Corporation
Application of the new dry seawater reverse osmosis membranes in a desalination municipal plant
Dr Zhou Tong, Director and Executive Vice President of UES Holdings
Moderated discussion and Q&A
Sharon McNeil, Manager, Desalination Operations, Operations Performance, Water Corporation
Dr Stacey Hamilton, Team Leader for Membrane Treatment, Water Quality Business Unit, Water Corporation
Dr Zhou Tong, Director and Executive Vice President of UES Holdings Pte Ltd
Javier Suarez, Technical and Service Manager, DuPont Water Solutions - Moderator
Summary and Closing
Javier Suarez, Technical and Service Manager, DuPont Water Solutions

Speakers:

Dr Stacey Hamilton
Dr Stacey Hamilton
Team Leader for Membrane Treatment, Water Quality Business Unit
Water Corporation
Dr Zhou Tong
Dr Zhou Tong
Director and Executive Vice President
UES Holdings
Sharon McNeil
Sharon McNeil
Manager, Desalination Operations
Water Corporation

Moderator:

Javier Suarez
Javier Suarez
Technical and Service Manager
DuPont Water Solutions

I2P.14 Delivering Vibrant and Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities

I2P.14 Delivering Vibrant and Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities
29 June 2021 (Tuesday), 5.45pm-6.45pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Rising sea levels globally present a growing risk to coastal areas, with flooding during major storm events and the more permanent inundation of low-lying areas. Pro-actively managing this risk is essential to maintaining sustainable coastal areas.

Lessons from diverse international programmes will demonstrate differing approaches to actively addressing this threat, while maintaining the coastal economy, facilitating ongoing development, and protecting the environment and its communities.

From the long-term protection of London, UK, to sustainable development in the Red Sea, and resilience for low lying Miami Beach, USA, attendees will hear transferrable lessons from these programmes, in delivering vibrant coastal areas in the face of sea level rise. We will hear case studies from:

  • Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) Programme in the UK, where flood protection of London is being implemented in line with its adaptive long-term strategy to address sea level rise and storm surges. Evolving from the existing flood protection asset system, integrating green and grey solutions, supported by an innovation programme and comprehensive digital strategy to optimise resilience delivery.

  • The Red Sea Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be the world’s most ambitious and exciting tourism and hospitality project, setting new standards in sustainable development. The Red Sea Development Company is uncompromising in its commitment to protect and preserve the natural environment; pioneering new standards in sustainable development is at the heart of the Project. We will discuss the precautionary and environmental sustainability principles adopted to deliver long-term social and environmental benefits, and the goal of integrating engineering and nature-based solutions for coastal resilience, by enhancing natural features such as reefs and mangroves to provide protection which will naturally adapt over time.

Following the case study presentations, the speakers will be joined by a representative from Singapore’s PUB coastal resilience team for a panel discussion on the transferrable lessons from these programmes.

Attendees will have opportunity to understand the varied drivers and approaches being adopted across these coastal programmes. From centuries old infrastructure to new development; programmatic approaches to site-specific solutions; and hard protection to nature-based solutions; the discussion will cover the spectrum of coastal resilience and offer insights for attendees to consider as they too seek to deliver vibrant coastal areas in the face of sea level rise.

Opening and Introduction
Adam Hosking, Global Director for Water Resources and Resilience, Jacobs
Sustainable Island Development an A Changing Climate: Red Sea Development
Dr Sean O’Neil, Global Lead for Coastal Infrastructure, Jacobs
Long-term Coastal Resilience for a Major City: Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100
Helena Henao-Fernandez, Deputy Program Director, Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100
Moderated discussion and Q&A
Julian Harvey-Bennett, Marine Infrastructure Director, The Red Sea Development Company
Dr Sean O’Neil, Global Lead for Coastal Infrastructure, Jacobs
Helena Henao-Fernandez, Deputy Program Director, Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100
Abby Crisostomo, Project Director, Thames Estuary 2100, Environment Agency, UK
Ho Chai Teck, Deputy Director, Coastal Protection Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Adam Hosking, Global Director for Water Resources and Resilience, Jacobs – Moderator
Closing
Adam Hosking, Global Director for Water Resources and Resilience, Jacobs

Speakers:

Abby Crisostomo
Abby Crisostomo
Project Director
Environment Agency, UK
Dr. Sean O’Neil
Dr. Sean O’Neil
Global Technology Lead – Coastal Infrastructure
Jacobs
Helena Henao-Fernandez
Helena Henao-Fernandez
Deputy Program Director
Environment Agency, UK
Julian Harvey-Bennett
Julian Harvey-Bennett
Marine Infrastructure Director,
The Red Sea Development Company
Ho Chai Teck
Ho Chai Teck
Deputy Director, Coastal Protection Department
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency

Moderator:

Adam Hosking
Adam Hosking
Global Director, Water Resources and Resilience Solutions
Jacobs

I2P.24 Managing Coastal Change on the UK Coast

I2P.24 Managing Coastal Change on the UK Coast
29 June 2021 (Tuesday), 7.00pm-8.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

Co-organiser: Atkins

The ongoing and predicted impacts of climate change (notably sea level rise) pose challenges in how to manage flood and erosion risks at the coast. The case study of Dawlish Warren sand spit is particularly demanding as it has competing interests covering environmental internationally designated features, storm protection to around 7,000 properties and a regionally important rail route, and local amenity. The innovation relates to developing and implementing an acceptable, adaptable path for large-scale change to the sand spit. Potential takeaways for attendees will include: the challenge of building stakeholder consensus, adaptive pathways for coastal change, lessons learnt from actually starting to implement large scale change, and tacking uncertainty.

Speakers:

Dr Paul Canning
Dr Paul Canning
Associate Director, Atkins Ltd
Sam Armstrong
Sam Armstrong
Project Manager, Environment Agency

Moderator:

Dr Steven Wade
Dr Steven Wade
Associate Director, Atkins Ltd

30 June 2021 (Wednesday)

I2P.15 Smart Circular Water and Resources Solutions

I2P.15 Smart Circular Water and Resources Solutions
30 June 2021 (Wednesday), 4.00pm-5.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Efficient and sustainable water treatment, residue handling and resource recovery from seawater, used water and industrial water require innovative smart water solutions to improve energy and resources efficiency, cost effectivity and sustainable operations. The case studies from Singapore, Malaysia and The Netherlands presented in this session focus on smart combinations of existing and new technologies as well as on digital supporting solutions.

Smart and sustainable pre-treatment of (sea)water to improve design and operations of desalination process form the key for future proof and sustainable circular water reuse and seawater systems. Smart flotation solutions with innovative aeration and I-dose technology were implemented by Nijhuis Saur Industries for the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant (KMEDP) of PUB. The case study presents the innovative approach and technologies as applied in Singapore’s fourth desalination plant.

Sustainable, future proof and cost effective treatment and valorisation solution of palm oil mill effluent as being developed over de last 5 year in the Partners for International Business Progamme Palmares focus on the industrial application of smart water and resources solutions in the South East Asian region.

The introduction into the innovative way of identifying solutions for brines and concentrates is topic of the case study BrineScan. BrineScan provides insights in existing brine and concentrate streams and identifies handling options, discharge solutions or recovery options. BrineScan has been developed for Vitens in The Netherlands, but can be implemented internationally.

Opening and introduction into Smart Circular Water Solutions
Dr Arjen van Nieuwenhuijzen, R&D and innovation Director, Witteveen+Bos, and Associate Prof, Wageningen University & Research/AMS Institute Amsterdam
Case Study Smart and Sustainable Pre-treatment Solutions for Desalination
Rodrigo Haro, Technical Manager, Nijhuis Industries Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Case Study Sustainable Palm Oil Mill Effluent Solutions
Levien de Legé, Senior Business Developer, TNO Energy Transition, the National Energy Research Institute in the Netherlands
Case Study BrineScan
Able Heinsbroek, Specialist Process Technology, Vitens Water Company
Moderated Discussion and Q&A
Rodrigo Haro, Technical Manager, Nijhuis Industries Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Levien de Legé, Senior Business Developer, TNO Energy Transition, the National Energy Research Institute in the Netherlands
Able Heinsbroek, Specialist Process Technology, Vitens Water Company
Dr Arjen van Nieuwenhuijzen, R&D and innovation Director, Witteveen+Bos and Associate Prof, Wageningen University & Research/AMS Institute Amsterdam – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Dr Arjen van Nieuwenhuijzen, R&D and innovation Director, Witteveen+Bos, and Associate Prof, Wageningen University & Research/AMS Institute Amsterdam

Speakers:

Rodrigo Haro
Rodrigo Haro
Technical Manager Asia Pacific
Nijhuis Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
Levien de Legé
Levien de Legé
Senior Business Developer
TNO Energy Transition, the National Energy Research Institute in the Netherlands
Abel Heinsbroek
Abel Heinsbroek
Specialist Process Engineer
Vitens N.V.

Moderator:

Dr Arjen van Nieuwenhuijzen
Dr Arjen van Nieuwenhuijzen
R&D and Innovation Director, Witteveen+Bos and Associate Professor, Wageningen University & Research/AMS Institute Amsterdam

I2P.22 Technological Solutions for Early Warning of Water Quality

I2P.22 Technological Solutions for Early Warning of Water Quality
30 June 2021 (Wednesday), 7.00pm-8.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Fast and accurate quality prediction is one of the key challenges for the water industry. In general, detection of pollutants (emerging pollutants, organics, metals, etc.) is time consuming and expensive, because high frequency in situ measurements of such pollutants are not available. This is the reason why contamination events are often found too late.

Amphos 21 has developed innovative methods to solve the problem of early warning of water pollution:

1) COMSOL Apps: It is a technological solution based on the development of computation Apps based on Comsol Multiphysics, a general-purpose finite element simulator solves partial differential equations. We will show and discuss on a particular computational App developed to predict the evolution of groundwater quality in a site of Mallorca where reclaimed wastewater was used for irrigation.

2) AquaLearning: It is a technological solution based on Machine Learning algorithms. For that, Amphos 21 is using different technologies (about 15 algorithm types already available in the toolbox). We will show and discuss on the main results of a current pilot project where we are training the algoritms to improve the water supply system of Barcelona city.

Opening Remarks
Dr Lara Duro, Chief Executive Officer, Amphos 21
AquaLearning: A Machine Learning-based solution for early warning of water quality. Case studies in mine water, groundwater and water supply applications.
Dr Antoni Munné Torras, Director of Water Quality and Control, Catalan Water Agency
Dr Jorge Molinero, Deputy Managing Director, Amphos 21 Consulting
Managed aquifer recharge by using reclaimed water. Insights from an R&D project at Mallorca island (Spain)
Dr Enrique Fernández Escalante, Innovation Specialist, TRAGSA and Coordinator of the Commission on Managed Aquifer Recharge, International Association of Hydrogeologist
Dr Jorge Molinero, Deputy Managing Director, Amphos 21 Consulting
Moderated Discussion and Q&A
Antoni Munné Torras, Director of Water Quality and Control, Catalan Water Agency
Dr Jorge Molinero, Deputy Managing Director, Amphos 21 Consulting
Dr Enrique Fernández Escalante, Innovation Specialist, TRAGSA and Coordinator of the Commission on Managed Aquifer Recharge, International Association of Hydrogeologist
Dr Lara Duro, Chief Executive Officer, Amphos 21 – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Dr Lara Duro, Chief Executive Officer, Amphos 21

Speakers:

Dr. Enrique Fernández Escalante
Dr. Enrique Fernández Escalante
Specialist in Hydrogeology
Complutense University of Madrid
Dr Jorge Molinero
Dr Jorge Molinero
Managing Director
Amphos 21
Dr Antoni Munné
Dr Antoni Munné
Head of Monitory and Water Quality Department
Catalan Water Agency – ACA

Moderator:

Dr Lara Duro
Dr Lara Duro
Chief Executive Officer
Amphos21

*I2P.17 Adaptation in South East Asian Cities: Solutions for Heat Stress, Flooding & Planning an Integrated Vision for the Future

*I2P.17 Adaptation in South East Asian Cities: Solutions for Heat Stress, Flooding & Planning an Integrated Vision for the Future
30 June 2021 (Wednesday), 9.00pm-10.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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This session will bring together resilience expertise in the Netherlands and southeast Asia in a joint exchange of solutions kicked off by a high-level panel of representatives from Singapore and the Netherlands to reflect on the important role of international knowledge exchange and collaborations to help build resilient cities.

This session will focus more specifically on climate-resilient solutions to two of the most pressing challenges for the future of climate resilience in cities: flooding and heat stress. Additionally, we will take a closer look at the role of master planning and innovative solutions for adaptive integrated management and city planning in coastal cities, sharing strategies on long term adaptation visions.

Adaptation measures being addressed on this session will include resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions, integrated management of water resources, innovative modeling, and coastal engineering to provide examples of initiatives for future-proof and resilient cities.

Opening Remarks
Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb, City of Rotterdam
Joint Efforts in Coastal Cities Adaptations
Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Michael Toh, Directory of Industry and Technology Collaboration, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
The Power of Building with Nature to Mitigate and Adapt to Flooding
Matthijs Bouw, Founding principal, Eco Shape – One Architecture
Laura Vonhögen-Peeters, Associate Director Singapore Operations, Deltares
Combating Urban Heat Stress
Dr Winston Chow, Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Society, Singapore Management University
Stephanie Erwin, Landscape Architect and Urban Designer, KuiperCompagnons
Coastal Cities Adaptation as the Next Frontier
Kristina Knauf, Associate I Architect, MVRDV
Sander den Blanken, Managing Director, Delta Marine Consultants
Dr Rutger de Graaf, Director, Blue21
Reflections on a Resilient Vision for Coastal Cities
Summary and Closing
Bianca Nijhof, Managing Director of the Netherlands Water Partnership

Speakers:

Henk Ovink
Henk Ovink
Special Envoy for International Water Affairs for the Kingdom of the Netherlands,
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Matthijs Bouw
Matthijs Bouw
Founding principal
Eco Shape – One Architecture
Ms Laura Vonhögen-Peeters
Ms Laura Vonhögen-Peeters
Deltares Singapore Office
Kristina Knauf
Kristina Knauf
Associate I Architect,
MVRDV
Sander den Blanken
Sander den Blanken
Managing Director,
Delta Marine Consultants
Dr Rutger de Graaf
Dr Rutger de Graaf
Director,
Blue21
Stephanie Erwin
Stephanie Erwin
Landscape Architect and Urban Designer
KuiperCompagnons
Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb
Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb
Mayor
City of Rotterdam
Dr Winston Chow
Dr Winston Chow
Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Society
Singapore Management University
Michael Toh
Michael Toh
Director, Industry & Technology Collaboration Department
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency

Moderator:

Bianca Nijhof
Bianca Nijhof
Managing Director of the
Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP)

1 July 2021 (Thursday)

*I2P.18 Clean Water – Semb-Eco Ballast Water Management System (BWMS)

*I2P.18 Clean Water – Semb-Eco Ballast Water Management System (BWMS)

1 July 2021 (Thursday), 2.30pm-3.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

Co-organiser: Xylem Singapore and Sembcorp Marine

Driven by Singapore’s national agenda for Research, Innovation & Enterprise (RIE), Sembcorp Marine’s (SCM) R&D Strategy focuses on the three-pronged approach of (i) research, (ii) develop, and (iii) collaborate. A strategic public-private partnership was forged between SCM, Xylem & A-STAR IHPC to pioneer the development of the Semb-Eco LUV BWMS. To date, the Semb-Eco LUV BWMS has obtained the United States Coast Guard Approval (USCG), and has successfully translated from applied research to industry commercialization.

This demonstrates how collaboration, technology and innovation can bring positive and sustainable outcomes by improving water quality.

Welcome Remarks
Nicholas Lee, Product Marketing Manager, Xylem
Sharing by Sembcorp
Alvin Tan, Manager, Sembcorp Marine
Moderated Discussion and Q&A
Alvin Tan, Manager, Sembcorp Marine
Nicholas Lee, Product Marketing Manager, Xylem – Moderator
Summary and Closing
Nicholas Lee, Product Marketing Manager, Xylem

Speaker:

Alvin Tan
Alvin Tan
Manager, Sembcorp Marine
Moderator:

Nicholas Lee
Nicholas Lee
Product Marketing Manager, Water Infrastructure
Xylem

*I2P.19 ReCirc - Towards Integrated Zero Waste Solutions for a Circular Economy

*I2P.19 ReCirc - Towards Integrated Zero Waste Solutions for a Circular Economy
1 July 2021 (Thursday), 4.00pm-5.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

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The 4-year public-private partnership program ReCirc Singapore was established in 2018 to help accelerate Singapore and The Netherlands’ ambition in transitioning towards a circular economy. The outline of the webinar is to share the advancements and legacy of the PPP ReCirc on how material and resource recovery creates circular opportunities in diverse sectors like food waste, plastic waste, used water and sludge, and incineration bottom ashes for companies and R&D institutes - and how governments can play a stimulating and supporting role.

We will touch upon examples like the created circularity scans, zero-waste solutions, and innovative circular technologies fitting within the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the upcoming developments at Mandai.

Programme

Opening and Introduction
Sann Carrière MA, Liaison of the ReCirc program
Governmental collaboration Netherlands-Singapore on Circular Economy
Joan Prummel, International Circular Economy Advisor, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands
Singapore’s Material Flow Analysis & City Blueprint
Dr Kees Roest, Senior scientific researcher - Energy & Circular Systems, KWR Water Research Institute
Integrated Zero-waste Solutions in Water, Sludge and Food
Wilfred Appelman, Expertise leader Separation & Purification, Wageningen Food & Biobased Research
Water and Resources Refinery
Dr Arjen Van Nieuwenhuijzen, R&D and Innovation Director Circular and Biobased Solutions, Witteveen+Bos
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
Joan Prummel, International Advisor Circular Economy, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands
Dr Arjen Van Nieuwenhuijzen, R&D and Innovation Director Circular and Biobased Solutions, Witteveen+Bos
Dr Kees Roest, Senior Sscientific Researcher - Energy & Circular Systems, KWR Water Research Institute
Wilfred Appelman, Expertise leader Separation & Purification, Wageningen Food & Biobased Research
Sann Carrière MA, Liaison of the ReCirc program – Moderator
Closing
Sann Carrière MA, Liaison of the ReCirc program

Speakers:

Wilfred Appelman
Wilfred Appelman
Expertise Leader Separation & Purification
Wageningen Food & Biobased Research
Dr Arjen Van Nieuwenhuijzen
Dr Arjen Van Nieuwenhuijzen
R&D and Innovation Director, Witteveen+Bos and Associate Professor, Wageningen University & Research/AMS Institute Amsterdam
Joan Prummel
Joan Prummel
International Circular Economy Advisor
Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, The Netherlands
Dr Kees Roest
Dr Kees Roest
Senior Scientific Researcher - Energy & Circular Systems
KWR Water Research Institute

Moderator:

Sann Carrière MA
Sann Carrière MA
Liaison
ReCirc Programme

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I2P.20 Beyond the Buzz: Demystifying Smart Water

I2P.20 Beyond the Buzz: Demystifying Smart Water
1 July 2021 (Thursday), 4.00pm-5.30pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Water and wastewater utilities face challenges of aging infrastructure, high energy costs, and declining revenues. While many see the value in “digital water solutions,” there are complexities that slow down advancement, such as selecting the right technology, meeting regulatory compliance, and competing investment decisions.

During this 90-minute Workshop, the SWAN APAC Alliance will demonstrate the value of digital transformation in the water sector, by highlighting global perspectives on data and asset management strategies for water utilities. These strategies improve the ability to monitor asset health, capture data for strategic insights, and communicate with customers. Developing the foundations for smart water networks, can lead to powerful analytics further enable optimisation and smarter operation to meet these challenges.

Opening Remarks
George Theo, Chief Executive Officer, Unitywater and Chairman of the SWAN APAC Alliance
Global Perspective on the Smart Water Journey
Andy Smith, Smart Water Manager, Anglian Water
Rebecca Chenery, Chief Digital Officer, Watercare
Nick Birrell, Vice President, Utilities Industry Strategy, Oracle Utilities
Helge Daebel, Partner, Emerald Technology Ventures - Moderator
The Value of Data for Utility Asset Management
Martine Watson, General Manager for Operations, Maintenance & Planning, Queensland Urban Utilities
Patrick Keaney, Worldwide Director of Development, Amazon Web Services
Ben Young, Market Development Manager, Redeye
Rob Main, Business Program Manager Intelligent Networks, Hunter Water – Moderator

Panel 1

Speakers:

George Theo
George Theo
Chief Executive Officer
Unitywater
Andy Smith
Andy Smith
Smart Water Manager
Anglian Water (UK)
Rebecca Chenery
Rebecca Chenery
Chief Digital Officer
Watercare (NZ)
Nick Birrell
Nick Birrell
Vice President, Utilities Industry Strategy
Oracle Utilities JAPAC (AUS)

Moderator:

Helge Daebel
Helge Daebel
Partner
Emerald Technology Ventures



Panel 2

Speakers:

Martine Watson
Martine Watson
General Manager Operations, Maintenance & Planning
Queensland Urban Utilities (AUS)
Patrick Keaney
Patrick Keaney
Worldwide Director of Development
AWS (US)
Ben Young
Ben Young
Market Development Manager
Redeye (AUS)

Moderator:

Rob Main
Rob Main
Business Program Manager Intelligent Networks
Hunter Water (AUS)

2 July 2021 (Friday)

I2P.21 Smart Water Safety Technologies for Augmented Capabilities and Performance: Case Studies from Singapore and China

I2P.21 Smart Water Safety Technologies for Augmented Capabilities and Performance: Case Studies from Singapore and China
2 July 2021 (Friday), 2.00pm-3.00pm SGT (GMT+8)

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Learn how leading water authorities, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency and Yangtze River Monitoring and Scientific Research Centre (Yangtze River Authority), leverage Smart Technologies to augment their operational capabilities and performance in securing water safety.

At this interactive session, you will learn about PUB’s Integrated Smart Biomonitoring Network: Next-generation Water Security Infrastructure for Comprehensive Water Quality Monitoring, as well as Yangtze River Authority’s adoption of AI-based Smart Algae Monitoring technology which is revolutionising traditional algae monitoring approaches.

Opening and Introduction
Foo Say Tun, Chief Executive Officer, ZWEEC Analytics
Singapore Case Study: PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Dr Lim Mong Hoo, Chief Specialist (Water Quality), PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Dr Sarah Teng, Director of Water Quality Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
China Case Study: Yangtze River Monitoring and Scientific Research Centre
Dr Wang Ying Cai, Chief Engineer, Yangtze River Monitoring and Scientific Research Centre (Yangtze River Authority)
Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
Dr Lim Mong Hoo, Chief Specialist (Water Quality), PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Dr Sarah Teng, Director of Water Quality Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Dr Wang Ying Cai, Chief Engineer, Yangtze River Monitoring and Scientific Research Centre (Yangtze River Authority)
Foo Say Tun, Chief Executive Officer, ZWEEC Analytics – Moderator
Closing
Foo Say Tun, Chief Executive Officer, ZWEEC Analytics

Speakers:

Dr Lim Mong Hoo
Dr Lim Mong Hoo
Chief Water Quality Specialist & Senior Water Quality Consultant
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Dr Sarah Teng
Dr Sarah Teng
Director of Water Quality Department
PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Dr Wang Ying Cai
Dr Wang Ying Cai
Chief Engineer
Yangtze River Monitoring and Scientific Research Centre (Yangtze River Authority)

Moderator:

Foo Say Tun
Foo Say Tun
Chief Executive Officer
ZWEEC Analytics

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