Thematic and Business Forums
18 – 20 April 2022
9.30am
About
Co-organised with SIWW's strategic and thematic partners, Thematic and Business Forums will cover emerging trends, business opportunities and challenges in the water sector of today. Thematic areas of greatest interest to the global water industry will also be discussed. The Forums aim to share critical information to improve delegates' understanding of the market, as well as provide insights into specific project opportunities.
Thematic Forums provide a deep dive into emerging urban water issues – unpacking key challenges, highlighting important trends and demonstrating global applications of sustainable solutions.
Business Forums examine business opportunities and challenges in water projects in Asia, share critical information to improve market understanding, and provide insights into market prospects.
Programme
18 April 2022 (Monday)
12.30pm – 2.30pm
TF.1 Incentivizing Innovation within the Confines of Conventional Procurement Models Forum
Co-Organiser: NEOM WATER and ATKINS
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: The Stage, Basement 2, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Many client organizations are endeavoring to find the best formula to incentivize continuous innovation and this can be matched by service providers frustration that typical contract forms can prohibit true innovation. Please join us for a debate at SIWW where World leading client organizations and major water market service providers will be discussing how to incentivize innovation.
Be part of this one-day Forum on 18th April 2022 to hear successful case studies implemented in various global and local industrial sectors. The event will consist of a series of 10 minute presentations addressing different perspectives on the topic with participation ranging from client side to contractors with valuable input from consultancy and suppliers. Following the presentations there will be a moderated discussion, taking questions and points from the audience, on this timely topic.
This will be a unique opportunity to hear the thoughts from key players within the water supply chain and will also provide networking opportunities to connect with industry giants for assistance in the implementation of your water based projects.
2.00pm – 5.00pm
TF.2 Successful Application of Innovation and the Resilience in Urban Water Services
Co-Organiser: World Bank
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 6, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
The World Bank and Singapore Water Association (SWA) are jointly coordinating a session on the Successful Application of Innovation and the Resilience in Urban Water Services. This session aims to bring about experiences from utilities, practitioners, financiers and solution providers to give fresh perspectives on: i) how innovation can be successfully be deployed and adopted in a variety of contexts; and ii) how water services can remain relevant and resilient in an increasing challenging landscape.
This session is open to all SIWW attendees and is targeted at urban water sector professionals, water associations, water service providers/utilities, water technology and solution providers, and infrastructure finance providers.
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Session 1: Successful Application of Innovation
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Opening Remarks
Mr Chew Men Leong, President, Singapore Water AssociationJennifer Sara, Global Director, Water Global Practice, World Bank
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Setting the Stage of Innovation
Gustavo Saltiel, Global Lead for Water Supply and Sanitation, World Bank
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Presentation
Scott Bryan, President, Imagine H2O
Jose Victor Emmanuel A. de Dios, Chief Executive Officer, Manila Water
Zdravka Doquang, Innovation Officer & Technical Performance Manager, SUEZ
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Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A
[Moderator] Sudipto Sarkar, Water Practice Manager, EAP Region, World Bank
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Introduction
Maria Angelica Sotomayor, Water Practice Manager, Africa Region, World Bank
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Presentation
Maria Angelica Sotomayor, Water Practice Manager, Africa Region, World Bank
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| Moderated Panel [Moderator] Maria Angelica Sotomayor, Water Practice Manager, Africa Region, World Bank |
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Presentations
Dr Cho Yongdeok, Director of Global Cooperation Department and Secretary General of Asia Water Council
Excel Marco Industrial Systems Pte Ltd
Lauren Sorkin, Executive Director, Resilient Cities Network
Mark Fletcher, Global Water Business Director, Arup
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| Moderated Panel Discussion and Q&A [Moderator] Maria Angelica Sotomayor, Water Practice Manager, Africa Region, World Bank |
| Closing Remarks Maria Angelica Sotomayor, Water Practice Manager, Africa Region, World Bank |
2.00pm – 3.30pm
TF.3 Strengthening Security for a Water Optimized World: Highlight on City Water
Co-Organiser: DuPont Water Solutions
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Level 3, Room 9, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Imagine a future where the world’s 7.8 billion people all have daily access to safe, clean water. Where industry has the sufficient water to make products, foods and energy on which we rely. A future where we optimise the circular nature of water in a sustainable, energy-efficient way. At DuPont, we see a clear path to this water-optimised world— starting with a common set of indicators, global conversations on impactful solutions, and collective action inspired by this knowledge. In the forum, we will discuss water management approach of key individual cities, discover how different water practices provide opportunities for improvement, and how water systems achieve reliability, accessibility and sustainability.
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Opening
Kimberly Kupiecki, Global Sustainability and Communications Director, DuPont Water Solutions
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Introduction
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Sharing by speakers
Els van Doesburg, Vice Mayor, City of Antwerp
Paula Kehoe, Director of Water resources, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Eve Labalme, Programme Manager for the City Water Optimisation Index, Economist Impact
Jewon Lee, Senior Manager, K-water and Secretariat, Project Director, Asia Water Council (AWC)
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Panel Discussion and Q&A
Els van Doesburg, Vice Mayor, City of Antwerp
Paula Kehoe, Director of Water resources, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Eve Labalme, Programme Manager for the City Water Optimisation Index, Economist Impact
Jewon Lee, Senior Manager, K-water and Secretariat, Project Director, Asia Water Council (AWC)
[Moderator] Halim Sutanto, Business development Leader, DuPont Water Solutions
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3.30pm – 5.30pm
TF.4 Imagine H2O Asia Startup Demo Day: A Water Innovation Showcase for the Region
Co-Organiser: Imagine H2O
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: The Stage, Basement 2, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
The Asia-Pacific is witnessing a new wave of technology entrepreneurs building solutions for the water and climate crisis.
From mercury-free, municipal-scale drinking water disinfection to biodegradable polymers using fruit waste for water-saving irrigation, Imagine H2O Asia will feature 19 diverse and deployment-ready startups from 7 countries that are challenging the water management status quo in the region.
This interactive session will feature lightning pitches from Imagine H2O Asia’s latest cohort, new product showcases and a market insights panel with alumni as well as networking breaks for attendees.
Join us to learn how your organization can partner with Imagine H2O Asia startups or Imagine H2O’s startup ecosystem in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
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Introduction Nimesh Modak, Managing Director, Imagine H2O Asia Gurdev Singh, Deputy Director, Technology Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency |
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Alumni Showcase Patrick Kiely, Chief Executive Officer, Sentry Gokul Krishna Govindu, Chief Executive Officer, SmartTerra Shelley McMillan, Senior Water Resources Management Specialist, World Bank [Moderator] Simapreet Khanijou, Program Manager, Imagine H2O Asia *Video featuring Environsens, SpaceAge Labs and PUB will also be shown. |
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Startup Demo Day: Cohort 3 Amrit Om Nayak, Chief Executive Officer, Indra Mansi Jain, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalPaani Puran Singh, Co-founder, EF Polymer Abilash Haridass, Co-founder, WEGoT Utility Solutions Zahin Razeen, Chief Executive Officer, Hydroquo+ Steve Li, Head of Operations and BD, CleanEdge Water Emmanuelle Bucaille, Chief Executive Officer, Pure Active Water Mohammad Sherafatmand, Chief Executive Officer, Hydroleap Sanghoon Cha, Chief Executive Officer, WI.Plat Andrew Walker, Chief Marketing Officer, Evove Matt Simpson, Chief Executive Officer, Typhon Treatment Systems Len McKelvey, Chief Executive Officer, TracWater *Not listed in order |
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Closing Remarks Scott Bryan, President, Imagine H2O |
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3.45pm – 6.15pm
BF.1 Singapore Business Forum
Co-Organiser: Singapore Water Association
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Level 5, Sands Grand Ballroom, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Themed Beyond Singapore: Towards Water Resilience and Sustainability with Innovations, this year’s forum will commence with significant MoU Signing Ceremonies with international bodies and local industry academy for cross-border partnerships to steer towards Water Sustainability and Resilience amidst the pandemic challenges. It will also serve as inclusive and constructive business platform for insightful knowledge sharing through a planetary of esteemed local speakers. The Forum will also showcase some Singapore companies with their technology innovations and capabilities.
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Welcome Address
Mr Chew Men Leong, President, Singapore Water Association
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Message
Ms Kara Owen, British High Commissioner
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Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) Signing Ceremony
British Water
International Water Association
Nanjing International Water Hub
Institute of Engineers Singapore
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Towards Water 4.0: Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability (Part 1) ~ Water Technology Innovations
Snap Introduction:
Century Water Systems & Technologies Pte Ltd
Ecosoftt Pte Ltd
SpaceAge Labs Pte Ltd
Team Solve
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Opening by Singapore Business Federation
Mr Tan Boon Leng, Chairman, Water-Waste Subcommittee
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Panel Discussion
Mr Tan Cheng Guan, Sembcorp Industries
Mr Chew Men Leong, ST Engineering
Mr Tan Boon Leng, Chairman, Water-Waste Subcommittee
Mr Tay Peng Cheng, Member, Water-Waste Subcommittee
[Moderator] Mr Sean Ong, Deputy Director, Urban Solutions and Infrastructure, Enterprise Singapore
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Towards Water 4.0: Innovation, Resilience and Sustainability (Part 2) ~ Technology Capabilities and Sustainability
Snap Introduction:
Ace Water Pte Ltd
Excel Marco Industrial Systems Pte Ltd
Ifm Electronic Pte Ltd
Pioneer Environmental Technology Pte Ltd
SGP Global Private Ltd
Trident Water Systems Pte Ltd
Wilo (Singapore) Pte Ltd
VA TECH Wabag (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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4.00pm-5.30pm
BF.2 IDA Business Forum - Business Drivers for Expanding the Desalination and Reuse Market
Co-Organiser: International Desalination Association
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 9, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
As our world’s population grows by a further 2 billion people, we will rapidly need more diverse water sources such as desalination and water reuse. The International Desalination Association is the peak global organization in the alternate water treatment space and seeks to encourage such projects. The IDA Business Forum will discuss the highlights and challenges of what is fast becoming a Golden Age of Desalination with massive capacity increases planned across the world and in the Middle East in particular. On the water reuse front the Forum will discuss the increased demand for water reuse due to population increase and global warming concerns. These technologies are in need at a greater occurrence and faster rate than any of us had ever expected, greatly increasing the urgency for such projects in our industry. Singapore has set an excellent example for the world; how can we as water professionals lead our own communities toward more sustainable water sourcing?
| Introduction Dr Mike Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Synauta, Inc. and Affiliate Director for Australian Water Association, International Desalination Association Miguel Angel Sanz, Director of Strategic Development, SUEZ and Past President, International Desalination Association |
| Singapore’s Desalination Reuse Journey Dr Pang Chee Meng, Chief Technology Officer, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency |
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Panel Discussion Victor Verbeek, General Manager, Australia & New Zealand Regions, Toray Membrane Australia Govindan Alagappan, Managing Director- Asia Pacific, Evoqua Water Technologies, APAC Sankar Natarajan, Managing Director, Gradiant Singapore Farchad Kaviani, Managing Director, SUEZ, Southeast Asia Dr Ahmed Al Amoudi, President, Desalination Research Technology Institute (DTRI) of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation |
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Closing Dr Mike Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Synauta, Inc. and Affiliate Director for Australian Water Association, International Desalination Association Miguel Angel Sanz, Director of Strategic Development, SUEZ and Past President, International Desalination Association |
Speakers:
 Mike Dixon
Chief Executive Officer, Synauta, Inc. and Director, International Desalination Association
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 Victor Verbeek
General Manager, Australia & New Zealand Regions, Toray Membrane Australia
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 Sankar Natarajan
Managing Director, Gradiant Singapore
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 Dr Ahmed Al Amoudi
President, Desalination Research Technology Institute (DTRI) of the Saline Water Conversion Corporation
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3.30pm – 5.30pm
TF.5 High Level Panel on Digital Water and Artificial Intelligence
Co-Organiser: International Water Association (IWA) Digital Water Steering Committee
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 10, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
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Introduction Remarks Professor Vladan Babovic, Professor, National University of Singapore |
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Sharing by Speakers Dr Pang Chee Meng, Chief Technology Officer, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency Delph Mak, Senior Director, Xylem Decision Intelligence Solutions Sander Zweers, Chief Commercial Officer, Royal HaskoningDHV Digital Thomas Perianu, Senior Vice President, SUEZ Smart Solutions Abhishek Saha, Senior Data Scientist, Hydroinformatics Institute John Asher, VP Sales EMEA/APAC, Iguazio |
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Panel Discussion Professor Vladan Babovic, Professor, National University of Singapore Doeke Schippers, Vitens Delph Mak, Senior Director, Xylem Decision Intelligence Solutions Sander Zweers, Chief Commercial Officer, Royal HaskoningDHV Digital - Software Thomas Perianu, Senior Vice President, Suez Abhishek Saha, Senior Data Scientist, Hydroinformatics Institute John Asher, VP Sales EMEA/APAC, Iguazio |
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Speakers:
 Vladan Babovic
Professor, National University of Singapore
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19 April 2022 (Tuesday)
9.00am – 5.00pm
TF.6 Industrial Water Solutions Forum 2022 (IWSF 22)
Co-Organiser: PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 11, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Are you thinking of implementing a water reuse project to improve the water efficiencies of your operations? You’re not alone. In Singapore, the Industrial Water Solutions (IWS) Department of PUB has worked together with our large non-domestic water users to achieve about 25 MGD of water savings since 2007. Come join us at IWSF 2022 where Singapore’s largest water users and thought leaders congregate to share what resources they’ve leveraged upon by working with PUB to fulfil their water sustainability goals.
Be part of this one-day Forum on 19 April 2022 to learn about successful case studies implemented in various local industrial sectors and the benefits of recurring cost savings resulting from substantial water consumption reduction, hear from global thought leaders with regards to water sustainability management, and to keep abreast with the latest technology developments for wastewater treatment for reuse.
Networking opportunities will also be available for you to connect with your industrial peers, solution providers, as well as PUB’s IWS Department to enlist their advice on how their technical support and funding schemes could facilitate the implementation of your water reuse project.
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Welcome Address
Dr Pang Chee Meng, Chief Engineering and Technology Officer, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
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Setting the Stage
Mr Christopher Gasson, Publisher, Global Water Intelligence (GWI)
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Showcase on implemented Water Recycling Projects in the Industries:
Ms Chan Sin Zjade, Senior Engineer., AFPD Pte. Ltd.
Mr Ranjith Royar Susai Manickam, Staff Engineer, Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd.
Ms Boon Chia Hui, Facilities Water Engineer, Vanguard International Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd
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Virtual Networking Coffee & Tea Break - Proudly presented by Singapore Standards Council |
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Preface - Industrial Thought Leaders
Mr Christopher Gasson, Publisher, Global Water Intelligence (GWI)
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Sharing by Industrial Thought Leaders
Mr Will Hewes, Global Lead, Water Sustainability, Amazon Web Services Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Mr Guo Kang Hui, Senior Process Engineer, Singapore Standards Council, Enterprise Singapore
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Moderated Panel Discussion
Ms Chan Sin Zjade, Senior Engineer., AFPD Pte. Ltd.
Mr Ranjith Royar Susai Manickam, Staff Engineer, Seagate Singapore International Headquarters Pte. Ltd.
Ms Boon Chia Hui, Facilities Water Engineer, Vanguard International Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd
Mr Will Hewes, Global Lead, Water Sustainability, Amazon Web Services Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Mr Guo Kang Hui, Senior Process Engineer, Singapore Standards Council, Enterprise Singapore
[Moderator] Mr Christopher Gasson, Publisher, Global Water Intelligence (GWI)
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Networking Lunch – Proudly presented by Sembcorp Industries Ltd |
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Supporting You in Your Endeavour for Enhanced Water Reuse Through Technology Applications
Mr Marcus Lim, Co-Founder & CEO, ECOSOFTT Pte. Ltd.
Ms Qiao Xiangyi, Technology and Applications Manager, Evoqua Water Technologies Pte. Ltd.
Mr William Teo, Senior Manager, Kurita Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Mr Neil Hu, Regional Sales Manager, Suez Water Technologies and Solutions Pte. Ltd.
Mr Mehbub Khan, Market Manager, Asia Pacific, Microelectronics Veolia Water Technologies Pte. Ltd.
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Closing Remarks |
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Virtual Networking Coffee and Tea-Break - Proudly presented by Veolia Water Technologies Pte. Ltd |
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Site Visit to AFPD Pte. Ltd - Only for successful pre-registered participants |
3.30pm – 5.30pm
TF.7 Singapore and Netherlands Innovation Forum
Co-Organiser: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Netherlands Water Partnership, and Singapore Water Association
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: The Stage, Basement 2, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Singapore and the Netherlands have strong relations and share a special bond with water. Both build on broad knowledge and experience in coastal and urban resilience. The countries collaborate on many levels, from policy exchange to research and development, recognizing that global challenges need bold solutions. The Singapore & Netherlands Innovation Forum will highlight the existing collaborations and showcase innovative companies and their solutions to keep cities sustainable, livable and safe.
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Opening
H.E. Margriet Vonno, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Singapore
Chew Men Leong, President, Singapore Water Association
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Singapore & Netherlands: Partners in Sustainable Resilient Cities
Michèle Blom, Vice Minister, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management
Annemiek Nijhof, Chief Executive Officer, Deltares
Chua Soon Guan, Deputy Chief Executive (Planning & Development), PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Professor Koh Lian Pin, Director, Centre of Nature-Based Climate Solutions, National University of Singapore
[Moderator] Johan Verlinde, Program Manager Rotterdam Climate Adaptation Plan
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Co-create to Innovate Company pitches Climate adaptation and coastal resilience: Delta Marine Consultants, FlexBase Circular economy and resource recovery: Dutch Water Refinery Water technology and digitalization: Acquaint, C-Cube, Optiqua, Wateroam |
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20 April 2022 (Wednesday)
9.00am – 10.00am
TF.8 ARe YoU Water Resilient (RUWR)? Asian Development Bank’s Initiatives and Call for Action to Strengthen Water Entities to Embed Resilience in Asia and the Pacific – Curtain Raiser and Pre-launch Dialogue
Co-Organiser: ADB
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 6, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Asia and the Pacific is the most disaster-prone region in the world. Climate change is likely to amplify and intensify the impacts of natural hazards, with unprecedented effects on local economies, populations, and the environment. Focusing on resilient water management has become urgent and central to climate change adaptation. Innovative approaches identified at the local level and aligned with national, regional, and global water goals are required to tackle these challenges.
The Water Sector Group (WSG) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has set up a new initiative called “ARe yoU Water Resilient” (RUWR). RUWR is a dedicated technical assistance platform that aims to support water entities on the ground in the Asia and the Pacific region through capacity building and tools to enable resilience to shocks and stresses, including climate change, pandemics, and financial crises. The RUWR initiative aims to bring about a transformational shift toward water security and resilience in ADB’s developing member countries using a collaborative approach. It will promote learning and knowledge exchange by bringing together key stakeholders, development partners, government representatives, and water service providers from the region.
As part of the initiative, ADB is creating a virtual Asia and the Pacific Water Resilience Hub. The Water Resilience Hub will be a vehicle for strengthening water resilience by establishing partnerships; providing trainings; and developing and sharing knowledge products, innovative methods, tools, data, and digital technologies. It will do this based on needs identified by recipient entities.
ADB is hosting a 1-hour session at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2022 on mainstreaming water resilience in Asia and the Pacific. The session will unveil details of ADB’s new resilience initiatives. A panel of experts, representing diverse water sector stakeholders, will discuss examples, challenges, entry points, and good practices of water resilience in water entities in the region. The event will also be used to announce the formal launch of the initiatives, including RUWR and the Asia and the Pacific Water Resilience Hub, as well as ADB’s forthcoming Guidance Note on Mainstreaming Water Resilience in Asia and the Pacific, at ADB’s Asia Water Forum in August 2022.
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Welcome Address Pritha Hariram, Head of Department, Ramboll Singapore |
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Opening and Scene Setting Ms Neeta Pokhrel, Chief of Water Sector Group, Asian Development Bank |
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ADB RUWR Video Presentation |
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Panel Discussion
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Speakers:
 Dr Debra Roberts
CO-Chair, IPCC
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 Peter Joo Hee Ng
CEO, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
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 Taqsem Khan
Managing Director, Dhaka WASA, Bangladesh
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 Neeta Pokhrel
Chief of Water Sector Group, ADB
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Moderator:
 Pritha Hariram
Head of Department, Ramboll Singapore
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10.30am – 12.30pm
TF.9 Futureproofing Cities to Avoid Atlantis – Evolving Finance for Adaptation Solutions
Co-Organiser: 
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 6, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
The IPCC AR6's warning is explicit – sea level rise of 2m by 2100 and 5m by 2150 "cannot be ruled out due to deep uncertainty in ice sheet processes" if we are unable to rein in emissions. These levels will be existential to Singapore and many other cities and communities along Asia's coastlines - millions of people could lose their homes and trillions of dollars of assets could be stranded.
Such existential threats demand a grand redesign of our cities and careful planning needs to start now. Billions of dollars will have to be raised to adapt and futureproof our cities, yet most of climate financing is skewed towards decarbonisation not adaptation. This is worrying as rising seas could trigger systemic shocks in global financial systems due to their exposure to concentrated chronic risks from coastal threats across Asia.
How can cities and banks survive? Will water risks hamper future investments? Why is it still so hard to raise funds for ambitious adaptation projects? What steps can we take to adapt and thrive?
With a greater than 50% chance of reaching 1.5°C before 2040, there's a narrowing window of opportunity to enact visionary and transformative climate resilient development. The clock is ticking – so join CWR & SIWW for two hours of frank discussions with an all-star line up from adaptation experts and top scientists to top executives from PUB, large asset holders, major global banks, financial regulators and credit rating agencies. See what they have to say on how we can waterproof our cities and financial systems to deliver resilience and avoid Atlantis.
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Race to Resilience: Singapore & beyond
Hazel Khoo, Director of Coastal Protection Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
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Rising Seas & Systemic Shocks to Global Finance
Debra Tan, Head & Director, CWR
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Central Banks & Futureproofing Global Financial Systems
Dr Siddharth Tiwari, Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Bank for International Settlements
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Panel I: Evolving Finance – From Stress Testing to Closing Gaps in Adaptation Finance
Dr Mayank Kaul, Managing Director & Head of Real Estate Risk, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Citibank
Satoshi Ikeda, Chief Sustainable Finance Officer, Japan Financial Services Agency
Eric Nietsch, Head of ESG, Asia, Manulife Investment Management Asia
Anushka Shah, Vice President, Sovereign Risk Group, Asia Pacific, Moody’s
Jaclyn Dove, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategic Initiatives, Standard Chartered
[Moderator] Dharisha Mirando, Finance Engagement & Water Risk Valuation Lead, CWR
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Panel II: Waterproofing Cities – Achieving Transformative Resilience
Dr Debra Roberts, Co-Chair, Working Group II (Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Dr Calvin Kwan, Head of Sustainability & Risk Governance, Link Asset Management Limited
Pritha Hariram, Head of Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation, Ramboll Group
Elijah Hutchinson, Vice President, NYC Economic Development Corporation
[Moderator] Debra Tan, Head & Director, CWR
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Closing
Debra Tan, Head & Director, CWR
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Speakers:
 Hazel Khoo
Director of Coastal Protection Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
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 Siddharth Tiwari
Chief Representative for Asia and the Pacific, Bank for International Settlements
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 Mayank Kaul
Managing Director & Head of Real Estate Risk, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Citibank
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 Debra Roberts
Co-Chair, Working Group II (Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability), Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
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Head of Water Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation, Ramboll Group
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9.30am – 11.00am
TF.10 SIWW Client Forum: Water Utilities of the Future – Key Technological and ESG Imperatives
Co-Organiser: KPMG Singapore
Access: All delegates
Venue: Room 9, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
The technological disruptions and environmental challenges have put the spotlight on the actions of the Utilities world over. As an important sector driving the economy, it is critical for water unities to leverage the latest in technology and embrace best ESG practices to help deliver not only cost-efficient services but also contribute to the net zero road commitment at COP26 by various countries. What are the low hanging fruits (short term) and long term goals that utilities can plan ahead to best prepare for a sustainable future?
Join us to be part of the conversation on 20 April 2022 at 9:30am and to hear from global business leaders on real life examples for the future of utilities and the key technological and ESG imperatives to achieve this.
Join us to be part of the conversation on 20 April 2022 at 9:30am and to hear from global business leaders on real life examples for the future of utilities and the key technological and ESG imperatives to achieve this.
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Opening and welcome Sharad Somani, Partner and ASPAC Head of Infrastructure, KPMG |
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Setting the scene: Global Water sector - Key utility trends Sumouleendra Ghosh, Global Head of Water Sector, KPMG |
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Moderated panel discussion: Water Utilities of the future – key technological and ESG imperatives Sudipto Sarkar, Water Leader, World Bank Goh Eng Kwang, Water Sector Leader, Keppel Infrastructure Sumouleendra Ghosh, Global Head of Water Sector, KPMG Farchad Kaviani, Managing Director, South East Asia, SUEZ [Moderator] Sharad Somani, Partner and ASPAC Head of Infrastructure, KPMG |
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Audience Q&A [Moderator] Sharad Somani, Partner and ASPAC Head of Infrastructure, KPMG |
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Summary and closing remarks [Moderator] Sharad Somani, Partner and ASPAC Head of Infrastructure, KPMG |
9.30am – 11.00am
TF.11 One Water: Shifting Paradigms in Critical Resource Synergies
Enabling NextGen Water Resource Recovery through Decarbonisation, Digitalisation and Smart Operations
Co-Organiser: Jacobs
Access: All delegates
Venue: Room 10, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
The water industry has clearly transitioned from pollution abatement to resource recovery, aiming to become an active participant in circular economy efforts. Yet the full potential of this transformational endeavour will not depend on technology developments solely, but very importantly, on the development of demand for recovered resources. Meanwhile, we have come to the realization that there are three essential enablers that will facilitate the ongoing shifting into this new paradigm: Decarbonisation, Digitalisation, and Smart Operations. This workshop will explore how these elements are not only enablers but should be considered as imperatives in efforts to manage the water cycle in a sustainable and resilient manner as we face the challenges of accelerated urbanization in the 21st century and beyond in both the developed and still developing world.
9.30am – 12.30pm
BF.3 India Business Forum
Co-Organiser: India Water Works Association
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: The Stage, Basement 2, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
India is aspiring to become 5 trillion-dollar economy by 2025. After ensuring toilets for all under SBM 1.0 Govt. of India has taken up the massive program of providing functional tap to every rural house hold in the country by 2024, under ”Jal Jeevan Mission”. In the first year 20 million water tap connections were provided. The target is to provide 160 million tap connections. Development of drinking water source, recharge of resources, ensuring the continuous availability is the thrust of the mission.
It is estimated that by 2050 total Irrigation demand for India will be 1072 billion cubic meters. The newly formed Jal Shakti Ministry has taken up several initiatives and schemes such as River Linking, Ganga Rejuvenation, the centrally-sponsored Command Area Development Programme (CADP), Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) and Dam Rehabilitation and conservation and revival of natural sources of water. The programme will also implement source sustainability measures as mandatory elements, such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation, rain water harvesting. Huge budget of 279.50 Billion Rupees has been ear-marked for these schemes.
The India Business Forum scheduled to be held alongside SIWW convention will unfold the latest developments in the water and waste-water sector in India.
- It includes success of Swatch Bharat Mission(SBM) 1.0 and plans for SBM 2.0, like liquid and solid waste management and reuse of grey water to make rapid improvements in managing their faecal sludge.
- Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and Smart City Mission (SCM) focussing on implementing sanitation and solid waste management projects in the cities across the country.
- AMRUT 2.0 will focus on providing 24x7 water supply to 500 cities of the country.
The forum is being co-organized by Indian Water Works Association, (IWWA) an apex body of water professionals in the country.
Following eminent personalities will be speaking on developments taking place in water and waste water sector and way forward.
- Dr Ashok Kumar, Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga
- Dr M Satyanarayana, Executive Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.
- Dr Dhinadhayalan, Adviser Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation, Government of India
- Mr. Pramod Kumar Sinha, President, Indian Water Works Association.
- Mr. Sreerama Babu, Senior Vice President, NCC Limited
- Mr. Jack Sim, Founder, World Toilet Organization, Singapore
- Dr. Nimish Shah, Managing Director, IAPMO India Private Limited
- Dr Hamanth Kasan, Vice President, International Water Association
- Mr. Rajneesh Chopra, Global Head for Business Development, VA Tech WABAG Ltd.
- Dr D Hanumantha Chary, Consultant, Water & Wastewater
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About India Business Forum and Opening Remarks Dr Dayanand B Panse, Secretary General, Indian Water Works Association Ryan Yuen, Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency |
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Indian Water Sector Current Scenario Mr P K Sinha, President, Indian Water Works Association |
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Address By Chief Guest Dr Ashok Kumar, Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga |
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Flagship programs AMRUT Perspective and Technologies for 24x7 Water supply and Waste Water Dr Dhindhayalan, Adviser Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation, Government of India |
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Success of SBM 1.0 and Business Opportunities in SBM 2.0 Jack Sim, Founder, World Toilet Organization, Singapore |
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Advancement in WW Technologies and Opportunities in METRO CITIES Case Study of Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board Dr M Satyanarayana, Executive Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board |
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Innovative ecosystem, for start-ups committed to solve water and waste-water challenges to achieve SDG 6.0 for India Dr Nimish Shah, Managing Director, IAPMO India Private Limited |
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Continuous WS 24x7 Case Study of VIZAG Mr. Sreerama Babu, Senior Vice President, NCC Limited |
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Moderated panel discussion and Q&A [Moderator] Dr Rama Raju. Director International, Indian Water Works Association Panellist Dr Dhinadhayalan Senior Adviser Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation, Government of India Dr Satyanarayana, Executive Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board Dr Hamanth Kasan, Vice President, International Water Association Dr Nimish Shah, Managing Director, IAPMO India Private Limited Mr Rajneesh Chopra. Global Head, VA Tech Wabag Limited Dr D Hanumantha Chary, Consultant, Water & Wastewater |
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Summary and Closing Dr Dayanand Panse, Secretary General, Indian Water Works Association |
Speakers:
 Ashok Kumar
Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga
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 M Satyanarayana
Executive Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board
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 Dhinadhayalan
Adviser Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation, Government of India
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Pramod Kumar Sinha
President, Indian Water Works Association
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Sreerama Babu
Senior Vice President, NCC Limited
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Jack Sim
Founder, World Toilet Organization, Singapore
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Nimish Shah
Managing Director, IAPMO India Private Limited
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Hamanth Kasan
Vice President, International Water Association
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 Rajneesh Chopra
Global Head, VA Tech Wabag Limited
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 Hanumantha Chary
Consultant, Water & Wastewater
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11.30am – 1.30pm
TF.12 The Future of Water Innovation
Co-Organiser: ZWEEC Analytics
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 9, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Clean water scarcity in the face of growing water demand and the impact of climate change is a major issue in today’s world. The United Nations estimates around 1.8 billion people will live in areas plagued by water scarcity, and two-thirds of the world’s population shall live in water-stressed regions by 2025. It is increasingly important for societies to effectively conserve, manage and distribute our scarce water resources to address these challenges.
The Fireside Chat: The Future of Water Innovation organised by ZWEEC aims to bring together entrepreneurs in the water sector who would share their entrepreneurial stories, including start-up challenges and winning formula, as they lead their ventures to develop next-generation technologies to tackle current water and utilities challenges with innovative solutions to create a better and more sustainable world.
The Fireside Chat: The Future of Water Innovation organised by ZWEEC aims to bring together entrepreneurs in the water sector who would share their entrepreneurial stories, including start-up challenges and winning formula, as they lead their ventures to develop next-generation technologies to tackle current water and utilities challenges with innovative solutions to create a better and more sustainable world.
11.30am – 1.00pm
TF.13 Holistic Coastal Protection Solutions in a Data-Driven World
Co-Organiser: PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 10, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
Globally, coastlines face the combined challenges of urbanization and climate change. Coastal defences will have to deal with sea level rise as well as increased flood risks from coastal storm impacts. This forum will discuss various perspectives of strategies and solutions against these threats, examining how data and tools can provide sound, science-based approaches towards managing our coastlines and developing adaptation measures.
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Opening & Welcom
Er Professor Yong Kwet Yew, Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore
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Global Best Practise in Coastal Resilience
Dr Mark Fletcher, Global Water Business Leader, Arup
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Through Space & Time: The Digital Foundation of Coastal Resilience
Adam Hosking, Global Director for Water Resources Solutions, Jacobs
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| An Overview of the Greater New Orleans Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) Mark Wingate, Deputy District Engineer for Programs & Project Management, US Army Corp of Engineers (New Orleans District) |
| Panel Discussion Dr Mark Fletcher, Global Water Business Leader, Arup Adam Hosking, Global Director for Water Resources Solutions, Jacobs Mark Wingate, Deputy District Engineer for Programs & Project Management, US Army Corp of Engineers (New Orleans District) [Moderator] Er Professor Yong Kwet Yew, Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore |
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Closing Remarks
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Speakers:
 Dr Mark Fletcher
Global Water Business Leader, Arup
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 Adam Hosking
Global Director for Water Resources Solutions, Jacobs
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 Mark Wingate
Deputy District Engineer for Programs & Project Management, US Army Corp of Engineers (New Orleans District)
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Moderators:
 Er. Prof. Yong Kwet Yew
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore
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1.00pm – 2.30pm
TF.14 3rd Water Technology Roadshow
Co-Organiser: PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: The Stage, Basement 2, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
The Water Technology Roadshow is a platform to profile promising NRF-/PUB-funded research from IHLs, research institutions to the global water industry, to promote the uptake of technologies for further development, either through licensing or adoption. This theme for this edition is “Water Quality and Health”.
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Welcome Address and Sharing on Water Quality Management
Dr Lim Mong Hoo, Chief Water Quality Specialist & Senior Water Quality Consultant, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
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The Integrated Optofluidic System for Fast E. Coli Detection in Drinking Water
Professor Liu Ai-Qun, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)
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Fully Automated Water-Sample Preparation-Analytical Platform for Water Quality Monitoring
Professor Sam Li, Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore (NUS)
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Fully Automated Water-Sample Preparation-Analytical Platform for Water Quality Monitoring
Emeritus Professor Lee Hian Kee, Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore (NUS)
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Summary and Closing
[Moderator] Mark Wong, Senior Assistant Director, Technology Department, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
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Speakers:
 Lim Mong Hoo
Chief Water Quality Specialist & Senior Water Quality Consultant, PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
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 Liu Ai-Qun
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU)
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3.00pm – 4.30pm
TF.15 Leading Utilities of the World Inauguration
Co-Organiser: Leading Utilities of the World
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 6, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
The Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) is a global network of the world’s most successful and innovative water and wastewater utilities. Since the initiative’s launch in 2017, 56 Gold Standard utilities have been inaugurated, and now new nominees will present their outstanding innovations and 5-year plans to be inducted into the network, followed by a roundtable discussion.
1.30pm – 3.00pm
TF.16 Decarbonisation in Urban Water Renewal
Co-Organiser: AECOM
Access: All delegates and trade visitors
Venue: Room 10, Level 3, Sands Expo and Convention Centre
About the Thematic Forum
The water sector accounts for about 2% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and is expected to rise even more significantly by mid-century.
There is much work to be done to drive down the energy intensity of its processes, most notably in wastewater treatment. Water companies and businesses are called to significantly lower their energy consumptions, add renewable supplies and credibly offset where necessary, in order to meet the 2030 net-zero goal set by the water sector. This is also in line with the global drive to construct operate and refurbish urban water infrastructure in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What the audience will learn
In this panel, major utilities operators and regulators will share their experience in identifying and implementing measures to reduce emissions, make treatment less energy-intensive and the opportunities to recycle the waste products to other sectors, as well as challenges – both from financial and regulatory perspectives. Operators who are in the net-zero water journey will find the discussion relevant as they will hear from those who have successfully pushed for new solutions as well as from companies that are just starting to implement the necessary changes.
The water sector accounts for about 2% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and is expected to rise even more significantly by mid-century.
There is much work to be done to drive down the energy intensity of its processes, most notably in wastewater treatment. Water companies and businesses are called to significantly lower their energy consumptions, add renewable supplies and credibly offset where necessary, in order to meet the 2030 net-zero goal set by the water sector. This is also in line with the global drive to construct operate and refurbish urban water infrastructure in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
What the audience will learn
In this panel, major utilities operators and regulators will share their experience in identifying and implementing measures to reduce emissions, make treatment less energy-intensive and the opportunities to recycle the waste products to other sectors, as well as challenges – both from financial and regulatory perspectives. Operators who are in the net-zero water journey will find the discussion relevant as they will hear from those who have successfully pushed for new solutions as well as from companies that are just starting to implement the necessary changes.
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Opening & Welcome
Scott Dunn, Chief Strategy Officer, Asia, AECOM
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Panellist Introductions
Dr Beverley Stinson, Global Water Chief Executive, AECOM
Dr Jon Lamonte, Chief Executive Officer, Watercare
Christophe Tanguy, Senior Executive VP Operation, Groupe SAUR Christopher Wilson, Chief of Process Engineering & Research, HRSD Nicholas Passarelli, Director of Process Engineering, DC Water |
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Moderator Discussion and Q&A
Dr Beverley Stinson, Global Water Chief Executive, AECOM
Dr Jon Lamonte, Chief Executive Officer, Watercare Christophe Tanguy, Senior Executive VP Operation, Groupe SAUR Christopher Wilson, Chief of Process Engineering & Research, HRSD Nicholas Passarelli, Director of Process Engineering, DC Water [Moderator] Scott Dunn, Chief Strategy Officer, Asia, AECOM |
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Summary and Closing
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