Thematic & Business Forums
About
Covering emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges of today, the Forums aim to discover trends, solutions and high-impact collaboration projects across various themes and markets in the water sector.
Programme
(as of 30 May 2024)
Thematic Forum | Business Forum | *: Closed-door |
19 June 2024
Advancing Resource Saving Solutions in Water Management for Asia – Flanders, Belgium
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Hall D, Level B2
Co-organised by: Flanders Trade and Investment
Programme
1:30pm – 1:40pm
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Welcome & Introduction to Flanders and Blue Deal – Tackling Water Scarcity and Resource Efficiency
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1:40pm –2:00pm
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Resource Recovery from Waste Water as a Feedstock for Urban Farming
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2:00pm –2:20pm
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LUCAS® TS for Compact and Energy Efficient Secondary Wastewater Treatment for Municipalities
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2:20pm – 2:40pm
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Technology Breakthroughs for Resource Efficient Wastewater Plants
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2:40pm –3:00pm
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Q&A Session and Reflections and Wrap-up
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Speakers
![]() Kim Demeyer
Science & Technology Counselor, Flanders Investment & Trade
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![]() François Decuypere
CEO, Nutrient Recovery Systems (NuReSys)
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![]() Bart Dewaele
VP Sales, Waterleau
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Vietnam Business Forum
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hall D, Level B2
Co-organised by: Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association
Programme
3:30pm –3:35pm
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Participants’ Introduction
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3:35pm – 3:40pm
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Welcome Remarks
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3:40pm – 4:00pm
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Memorandum of understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremonies:
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4:00pm –:4:05pm
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Introduction of Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA) and Vietnam Water Week 2024
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4:05pm –4:10pm
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Presentation of Status, Challenges, Opportunities in Water Industry in Vietnam
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4:10pm –4:20pm
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Introduction of Vietnam Companies
Moderator: Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Assistant Chairman, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA)
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4:20pm –4:25pm
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Introduction of PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
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4:25pm –4:30pm
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Introduction of Singapore Water Association
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4:30pm – 4:40pm
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Introduction of Singapore Companies
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4:40pm –4:45pm
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Presentation on Re-use Treated Wastewater (Desalination): EPC Company with Modular Rural Water Supply and Modular Desalination Solutions
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4:45pm –4:50pm
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Presentation on Digitalization: Provides Smart Water Meters Solutions to Utilities
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4:50pm –5:10pm
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Q&A Session
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5:10pm –5:15pm
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Group Photo
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5:15pm –5:30pm
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Networking
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Speakers
![]() Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Diep
Chairman, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association
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![]() Michael Toh
Director, Industry and Technology Collaboration Department, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
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![]() Charles Quek
Vice President, General Affairs, Singapore Water Association
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![]() Ha Thanh Hang
Vice Chairman, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association
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![]() Prof. Nguyen Viet Anh
Vice Chairman, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA)
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![]() Nguyen Thi Thu Trang
Assistant Chairman, Vietnam Water Supply and Sewerage Association (VWSA)
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UK Innovation Forum
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Hall A, Level 1
Co-organised by: British High Commission
Programme
1:30pm –1:35pm
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Welcome and Introduction
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1:35pm –1:45pm
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Big Picture Thinking – City Resilience
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1:45pm - 2: 25pm
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Industry View – Water Resilience and Climate Adaption
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2:25pm- 2.50pm
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Facilitated Q&A with Mike Collins and Industry View Presenters
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2:50pm- 3:00pm
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Mott Macdonald – GHG Emissions Measurement Point of View and Insights
Kenneth McGibbon, Technical Director and Wastewater Process Emissions Lead, Mott Macdonald
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3:00pm- 3:15pm
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Closing Remarks: Shaping a Future where People Live and Work Sustainably with Water
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Speakers
![]() Mark Smith
Strategic Business Development Director, RSK Group
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![]() Amanda Ikert
Head of Adaptation Implementation and Water, C-40
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![]() Mike Collins
Head of Sustainable Infrastructure, APAC, DBT
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![]() Shan Shan Wang
Water Business Lead- Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Arup
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![]() Kenneth McGibbon
Technical Director and Wastewater Process Emissions Lead, Mott Macdonald
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![]() Juan Gutierrez-Andres
Global Product Manager, HR Wallingford
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![]() Alex Chapman
Managing Director, Modern Water (UK) Ltd
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![]() Dave Wilson
Vice President of Sales, In-Situ
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Integrated Solutions for Tackling Coastal and Urban Flooding: The Experience of Flanders, Belgium
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hall A, Level 1
Co-organised by: Flanders Trade and Investment
Programme
3:30pm
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Welcome Remarks
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3:30pm –3:45pm
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Coastal Vision in Flanders: A Strategy To Tackle Climate Change in 2100 and Beyond
Speakers:
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3:45pm – 4:25pm
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Panel Discussion: Technological Enablers for Ecosystem Restauration and Monitoring in Coastal Defense
Moderator: Kim Demeyer, Science & Technology Counselor, Flanders Trade and Investment Office
Panellists:
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4:25pm – 4:40pm
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Case Study: The Sigma Plan, Combining Nature-Based Solutions and Urban Defenses for Flooding Protection
Speakers:
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4:40pm – 5:20pm
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Panel Discussion: Climate Adaptation in Urban Environment: Living with Water
Moderator: Kim Demeyer, Science & Technology Counselor, Flanders Trade and Investment Office
Panellists:
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5:20pm – 5:30pm
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Q&A Session & Common Discussion on land-water interface in (coastal) cities and the interface between coastal and fluvial defense options.
Moderator: Kim Demeyer, Science & Technology Counselor, Flanders Trade and Investment Office
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Speakers
![]() Kim Demeyer
Science & Technology Counselor, Flanders Investment & Trade
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![]() Elias Van Quickelborne
Senior Coastal Engineer, Agency for Maritime and Coastal Services, Government of Flanders
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![]() Annelies Bolle
Principal Engineer, International Marine and Dredging Consultants (IMDC)
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![]() Dr. Thomas Vergote
Expert Engineer, Dredging International (DEME)
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![]() Koen Segher
Project Engineer, Inland Waterway Agency, Government of Flanders
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![]() Oliver Femont
Founding Partner, Aggeres
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![]() Arash Bakhtiari
Director Coast and Estuaries, International Marine and Dredging Consultants (IMDC)
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Digital Transformation in the Water Sector: Navigating the Waves of Technology
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room 1, Level 3
Co-organised by: Asian Development Bank
In the ever-evolving landscape of water management, the integration of digital technologies has become a crucial driver for efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Integration of information and communication technology (ICT), digital technologies, and remote sensing technologies has become increasingly important for water resilience and is now more affordable and accessible. The Asian development Bank through its ‘Strategy 2030 Water Sector Directional Guide’ has identified ‘digital revolution’ as one of the five drivers of change and is focused on mainstreaming digitalization for water resilience and efficiency.
"Digital Transformation in the Water Sector: Navigating the Waves of Technology" is a dynamic session that dives into the impact, challenges, and opportunities presented by the ongoing digital revolution in water-related industries. It aims to bring forward successful case studies, barriers and challenges, and simultaneously the various possibilities which are shaping around the world.
The session kicks off with a keynote address, offering a panoramic view of the current state of digitalization in the water sector. A diverse panel of experts then engages in a thought-provoking discussion on global trends, sharing insightful perspectives on the transformative power of technology within the industry, while discussing various barriers and challenges to benefit fully from the technologies.
The presentations from the technology providers and users will follow the cutting-edge applications of technology in the water sector, including the deployment of IoT devices and sensors for real-time monitoring, smart metering systems coupled with data analytics for optimized distribution, and the utilization of remote sensing technologies to manage water resources more effectively.
The forum will look ahead to the future as it will explore emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and edge computing, showcasing their potential to revolutionize water management. The session also emphasizes the importance of cross-industry collaboration and partnerships in fostering innovation and addressing common challenges.
Profile of Attendees: Utility representatives, start-ups/ entrepreneurs
Programme
2:00pm - 2:10pm | Welcome and opening remarks |
2:10pm - 2:25pm | Keynote Address |
2:25pm - 2:55pm | Thematic Presentations |
2:55pm - 3:25pm | Panel Discussion |
3:25pm - 3:30pm | Summary & Closing Remarks |
Digital Climate Resilience - Deep Tech for Climate Adaptation
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Room 2, Level 3
Digital climate resilience refers to the use of digital technologies to improve the climate resilience of critical infrastructure. Digital transformation has the potential to revolutionise the way we approach climate change mitigation. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, the application of digital technologies can help us make more informed decisions, optimise resource use and reduce waste.
The panel discussion will evolve around following questions:
- How can digital technology help climate change?
- Can digital technologies enhance climate resilience of critical infrastructure?
- What is an example of climate resilience strategy?
Speakers
![]() Prof. Vladan Babovic
Professor, National University of Singapore
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![]() Abhishek Saha
Senior Data Scientist, Hydroinformatics Institute
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![]() Dr. Rex Hou
Chief Technical Officer, Huawei International Asia Pacific (APAC)
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![]() Leigh Liew
APAC Sustainability Product Partnerships Lead, Google
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![]() Krishnakumar Nagarajan
Distinguished Engineer, IBM Sustainability Consulting Services
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Green Financing for Utilities – Transitioning to a Sustainable Future
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 1, Level 3
Co-organised by: KPMG Singapore and International Finance Corporation
The convergence of technology, ESG, and innovative financing has revolutionised utilities, prompting a reimagining of business operations. While striving to meet SDG targets, water and waste utilities grapple with the trilemma of availability, affordability, and sustainability.
How can utilities leverage technology and innovative financing while addressing these challenges? What best practices and success stories showcase transformative shifts in business models? With customer experience and smart metering advancements, there's potential for enhanced engagement and efficiency.
To drive this transformation, we must prioritise upskilling and fostering an innovative culture within utility organisations. Our session will explore these challenges and opportunities through a financing lens, aiming to pave the way for a more resilient utility sector.
Profile of Attendees: Finance and development teams at utilities and developers, financial institutions, regulators, equipment / technology providers
Sustainable Coastal and Urban Resilience in Southeast Asia Workshop (By-invitation)
11:00am - 3:00pm
Room 3811 – 3813, Level 3
Co-organised by: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
The Netherlands and Southeast Asia Water Tech Innovation Forum
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 3811 – 3813, Level 3
Co-organised by: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
The forum explores the latest developments and trends in the water sector and provides the opportunity for experts of utility agencies, government bodies, water tech companies, research institutes, consultancies and other relevant groups from Southeast Asia and the Netherlands to connect and forge new collaborations on topics such as water resource management, waste water and industrial water treatment, drinking water treatment, desalination, resource recovery, water distribution network and digitalisation. Attendees will be divided in small groups for personal exchanges with Dutch solution providers based on their profile and indicated interest(s) to facilitate optimal matchmaking.
Programme
4:00pm - 4:05pm
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Welcome by Meike van Ginneken, Water Envoy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
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4:05pm - 4:10pm
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Opening remarks by Professor Mark van Loosdrecht, Delft University of Technology
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4:10pm - 4:40pm
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Flowing Forward: Navigating Successful Water Tech Innovation and Future Trends
Moderator: Gijs van Nes, Youth Network Manager & Chair Advisory Board, Wavemakers United
Speakers:
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4:40pm - 5:30pm
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Pitch session innovative water companies
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5:30pm - 6:10pm
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Speed-date carrousel - small group discussions with Dutch solution providers
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6:10pm - 6:15pm
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Closing remarks by Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
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6:15pm onward
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Networking event
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Speakers
![]() Prof. Mark van Loosdrecht
Chair Professor, Environmental Biotechnology, Delft University of Technology
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![]() Norhayati Abdullah
Associate Professor, Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Kuala Lumpur
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![]() Dr. Dragan Savic
Chief Executive Officer, KWR Water Research Institute
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![]() Adil Minoo Dhalla
MD, START Centre, Chair, Steering Committee, SG MEM, and COO, NEWRI, Nanyang Technological University
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![]() Sander Mager
Vice-chairman, Dutch Union of Water Authorities
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![]() Meike Van Ginneken
Water Envoy, Kingdom of the Netherlands
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![]() Gijs van Nes
Youth Network Manager & Chair Advisory Board, Wavemakers United
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Cross Sector Collaboration in the Water Circular Economy: Lessons from North America
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Room 3, Level 3
Co-organised by: Water Environment Federation
A circular water economy recycles and recovers resources within the water use and treatment cycle to maximise value for people, nature, and businesses. As the global water sector transitions to support the circular economy, sharing lessons learned, both positive and negative, is imperative. This panel of leaders will feature both aspirational plans and case studies of successes from across North America.
The panellists will be the WEF/NACWA/WRF Singapore Scholars and the WEF President. The forum will be moderated by Melanie Tan, a former PUB employee and current member of the WEF Circular Water Economy Summit steering committee
Moderator: Melanie Tan, Resiliency Solutions Director, Black & Veatch
Panelists:
- Jay Bernas, General Manager, Hampton Roads Sanitation District
- Randy Brown, Utilities Director, City of Pompano Beach
- Shivaji Deshmukh, General Manager, Inland Empire Utilities Agency
- Mohammed Haque, District Manager/Chief Executive, Northern Moraine WRD
- Robert Thompson, General Manager, Orange County Sanitation District
- Dawn Uchiyama, Director, City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
Profile of attendees: Utility leaders who are considering or adopting circular water economy concepts
Speakers
![]() Robert Thompson
General Manager, Orange County Sanitation District (OCSAN)
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![]() Melanie Tan
Resiliency Solutions Director - West, Black & Veatch
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![]() Jay Bernas
General Manager, Hampton Roads Sanitation District
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![]() Mohammed M. Haque
District Manager, Northern Moraine Wastewater
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![]() Randy Brown
Utilities Director, City of Pompano Beach
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![]() Shivaji Deshmukh
General Manager, Inland Empire Utilities Agency
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![]() Dawn Uchiyama
Director, City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
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20 June 2024
Digital Tools to Build Resilience
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room 8, Level 3
Co-organised by Arup
Experts from across Arup’s water business explore how water resilience can be enhanced through areas from full city water resilience assessments to specific interventions including nature-based solution implementation and wastewater-based epidemiology.
Programme
02:00pm - 02:10pm
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Introduction - Senior person overview
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02:10pm - 02:40pm
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Keynote: Sponge Cities
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02:40pm - 03:10pm
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Bursts
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03:10pm - 03:25pm
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Moderated discussion and Q&A
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03:25pm - 03:30pm
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Summary and Closing by Moderator
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Recycled Water - Harnessing the "E" in Circular Economies
09:00am - 10:30am
Room 8, Level 3
Co-organised by: GHD
Using examples from USA, Australia, and Singapore, this forum explores the key economic drivers, constraints and enablers in achieving successful adoption of circular technologies and projects to achieve increased social, environmental and economic benefits for communities through advanced water recycling schemes, including potable reuse.
The facilitator will introduce framing for Economics and “E” in Circular Economy thinking. Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) will present work based on inclusion of all alternatives in strategic water planning frameworks.
Each panellist will present recent key project(s) implementing recycling, in terms of the social, political, economic and environmental (climate) situation faced and the solutions applied to secure approval for projects to proceed to implementation.
Profile of Attendees: Water authorities, private water providers, regulators, 3rd party credit
Sustainable Recycled Water Ecosystem – Water Credit
11:00am - 12:30pm
Room 11, Level 3
Co-organised by: AWS
Success and scale bring broad responsibility. We are motivated to enable recycled water usage for non-potable use, especially in industrial and agricultural environments. It is not always the case, where recycled water is readily available and usually short of supply. This workshop is a platform to discuss and venture into the new concept of enabling and expending the use of recycled water in APAC and around the world. The experts in the workshop will be discussing the idea of enabling water credits which will catalyze the growth of recycled water supply chain. This idea will give wastewater a second life, water consumers who are interested in recycled water can invest in recycled water infrastructure expansion, creating greater availability of recycled water resources for the system as a whole, without having to build additional pipelines to bring the recycled water to their own facilities and those recycled water used will be converted into water credits.
Profile of Attendees: Water authorities/developers, 3rd party credit assurance, auditors and regulators
Programme
11:00am - 11:10am
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Opening remarks & Introduction to Water Credits
Speaker:
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11:10am - 11:25am
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Case study 1 – Introduction of water credits which will catalyze the growth of recycled water supply chain
Speakers:
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11:25am - 11:40am
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Case Study 2 – Water credit ecosystem and governance
Speakers:
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11:40am - 11:55am
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Sharing – Energy credits system adoption
Speakers:
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11:55am - 12:15pm
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Panel discussion – Implementation and Scaling
Speakers:
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12:15pm - 12:25pm
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Open Q&A
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12:25pm - 12:30pm
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Closing Remarks
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Speakers
![]() Dr. Ken Haig
Regional Head, APJC Energy and Environmental Policy, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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![]() Dr. Manish Jha
Water Resource Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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![]() Sharon Zheng
Renewables Manager APAC, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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![]() Gunalan Kaniasan
Water Infrastructure Manager APAC, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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![]() Kurt Dahl
Chief Executive Officer, Conexa
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![]() Dr. Mahesh Patankar
Sustainability Sector Expert, Past Senior Advisor – 2030 Water Resources Group
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![]() Dr. Deven Chhaya
Partner, Infrastructure Advisory, KPMG
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Singapore Business Forum
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hall D, Level B2
Co-organised by Singapore Water Association
Programme
3:30pm
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Welcome Address
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3:40pm
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Opening Remarks
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Young Water Professional Mentorship Graduation Ceremony |
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3:50pm
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Presentation of Medallions to YWPC 2022- 2024
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3:55pm
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Presentation of Medallions to YWP Mentors
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4:05pm
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Group Presentation / Photo of Medallions to YWP Mentees
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4:10pm
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MoU Signing Ceremony – Witness by Dr Amy Khor Lean Suan, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability, and the Environment Ministry of Transport & Datuk Liwan Laggang
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4:15pm
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MOU Signing Ceremony – Witness by Chew Men Leong, President, Singapore Water Association & Shenzhen Environmental Water Group Deputy Secretary
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4:25pm
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Panel Discussion: Fostering International Partnership in Water Landscape
Moderator: Sean Ong, Deputy Director, Enterprise Singapore
Panellists:
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5:00pm
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Q&A Session
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5:30pm
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End of the session
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Speakers
![]() Dr. Mohmad Asari Daud
President, Malaysian Water Association
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![]() Chew Men Leong
President, Singapore Water Association
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![]() Dr. Amy Khor Lean Suan
Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Ministry of Transport
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![]() Kelvin Keuk
Managing Director; Chairman of MWA Sarawak Branch, Group Engineers Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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![]() Guah Eng Hock
Managing Director ; Executive Director, SG Enviro; Samwoh Holdings
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![]() Sean Ong
Deputy Director, Enterprise Singapore
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Coastal Protection Business Forum: “Guardians of the Coast” - Innovating Coastal Protection for a Resilient Future
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Hall A, Level 1
Co-organised by: Singapore Water Association, Forum for Climate Change Adaptation and PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency
Programme
1:30am –1:45am
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Welcome Address
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1:45pm –2:00pm
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Launch of SWA Coastal Protection Chapter Tripartite MoU Signing Ceremony - Witness by Chew Men Leong, President, Singapore Water Association & Chua Soon Guan, Deputy Chief Executive (Policy & Development) PUB, the National Water Agency of Singapore
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2:00pm- 2:40pm
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Fireside Chat
The fireside chat aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the latest research and innovative solutions in climate adaptive coastal protection. Featuring distinguished professors renowned for their work in this field, the discussion will highlight cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of adaptive measures.
During the fireside chat, the following areas with the speakers will be explored to derive key knowledge and messages for the participants:
By the end of the fireside chat, participants will understand the forefront of climate adaptive coastal protection research and innovative strategies to enhance the resilience of coastal cities against the impacts of climate change.
Moderator: Pritha Hariram, Head of Department, SIN-WICA, RWA; Green Infrastructure, SIN-WIC-RWA
Panellists:
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2:40pm- 3:20pm
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Panel Discussion
The dynamic panel discussion brings together a diverse group of experts, including consultants, technology providers, contractors, and financers, to address the current and future requirements for deploying innovative coastal protection measures. The discussion aims to identify the immediate and long-term actions necessary to safeguard and strengthen coastal cities.
Key messages and knowledge will be derived following a facilitated discussion on the following themes with the panelists:
By the end of the panel discussion, participants will gain an understanding of the multifaceted approach required to deploy innovative coastal protection measures.
Moderator: James Lam, Director (Coastal Engineering) Singapore, Surbana Jurong
Panellists:
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3:20pm – 3:30pm
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Closing Remarks
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Speakers
![]() Pritha Hariram
Head, Water Infrastructure & Climate Adaptation, Ramboll
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![]() James Lam
Executive Director, Coastal Engineering & Management, Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte. Ltd.
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![]() Charles Quek
Vice President, General Affairs, Singapore Water Association
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![]() Dr. Jane McKee Smith
Research Professor, Department of Civil & Coastal Engineering, University of Florida
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![]() Prof. Tan Thiam Soon
Institute Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology
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![]() Allison Woodruff
Principal Water Security Specialist Sectors Group (SG), Asian Development Bank
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![]() Stefan Lombardo
Associate Market Director for Marine & Coastal ( Asia Pacific), COWI
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India Business Forum: Modern Solutions for Water Through Cooperation and Technology
10:30am - 1:00pm
Hall D, Level B2
Co-organised by: India High Commission and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII)
Programme
10:30am
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Welcome & Introduction by Moderator
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10:30am –10:35am
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Opening Address
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10:35am –10:45am
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Special Address
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10:45am –10:50am
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India-Singapore Collaboration in the Water Sector
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10:50am–10:55am
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Welcome Address
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Session 1: “Understanding Water Development in India: Learnings and Opportunities” |
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10:50am –11:05am
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Case Study of Urban Water Management: Making Cities Water Smart
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11:05am – 11:15am
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Experience of a Singaporean Company doing Water Business in India
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11:15am – 11:25am
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Digitalisation and AI in Urban Water Management
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Session 2: " Water Solutions: Across Startups, Technology and New Approaches"
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11:25am –12:30pm
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Panel Discussion: Water Solutions: Across Startups, Technology and New Approaches
Moderator: Vinod Singh, Senior Director (Asia), Jacobs; Vice President, Singapore Water Association
Panelists:
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12:30pm
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Networking
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Speakers
![]() Michael Toh
Director, Industry and Technology Collaboration Department, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
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![]() HE Dr. Shilpak Ambule
High Commissioner of India to Singapore
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![]() Rakesh Kumar Verma
Additional Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
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![]() Dr. Kapil Kumar Narula
Executive Director & CEO, CII-Triveni Water Institute
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![]() Marcus Lim
Co-founder & CEO, ECOSOFT
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![]() Phani Varanasi
CEO, Hanbit Automation Technologies Pvt. Ltd
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![]() Vinod Singh
Vice President, Singapore Water Association
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![]() K V S N Raju
President, Elico Technologies
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![]() Indraneel Dutt
CEO, Ion Exchange (India) Ltd
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![]() Harsha Karumanchi
Founder & CEO, Kritsnam Technologies
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![]() Dr. Ajay Pradhan
President & CEO, C2S2
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![]() Avnish Patnaik
Head – Singapore, Confederation of Indian Industry
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![]() Shilpa Nischal
Principal Counsellor, CII Triveni Water Institute
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Benchmarking for Continuous Improvement: Advantage and Pitfalls of Comparing Performance and Management Practices Across Water and Sanitation Utilities
11:00am - 12:30pm
Room 8, Level 3
Co-organised by: The World Bank
The event will highlight and discuss both the pros and the cons of benchmarking as a management tool for Water and Sanitation Utilities, inviting participants to examine which approaches might work best in shaping continuous improvements at low cost in their own organizations. The ultimate goal of benchmarking is continuous improvement, something all Utilities aim for but often do not have the management tools to achieve. Comparing their business to others can help generate ideas on precisely which management approaches are critical to shape changes that can be adopted to get ahead. Comparisons can only be a powerful tool to understand best or better practices if “like” is compared with “like”. For Water and Sanitation Utilities, such “like with like” comparisons are facilitated by NewIBNET – a World Bank sponsored web-based platform and partnership that not only invites utilities to upload their own data to allow for meaningful comparisons but that also offers intuitive dashboards and meaningful groupings for comparisons. So as to not lead to distractions, the NewIBNET platform invites its users to focus on 15 Key Performance Indicators and management practices in 7 areas of management only. Which of those practices will lead to which result? The panel will discuss just that.
Profile of Attendees: High-level representatives from Water and Sanitation Utilities, Utility Associations, and Regulators
Innovative Engineering for Sustainable Development
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Room 8, Level 3
Co-organised by: IAHR
Water engineering and innovation underpins and impacts almost every aspect of our lives. It gives rise to options and solutions for improved policy settings, economic growth, as well as physical, social, and environmental well-being as we strive for global water security. As countries accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals, the most critical and the costliest solutions all involve water infrastructure, technologies, and innovations. This session tackles the most challenging problems that keep national water leaders awake at night, and what transformative forces, innovations and practical options from practice and research comprise the solutions for a sustainable future. This includes coastal resilience, solutions under climate uncertainty, digital transformation, water for the energy transition, food security and nature.
This session is a milestone event on the road to the 41st IAHR World Congress, co-hosted with PUB and to be held in Singapore in June 2025.
Moderator
![]() Mark Fletcher
Global Water Business Leader, Arup
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Speakers
![]() Laurian Farrell
Deputy Commissioner (Bureau of Coastal Resiliency), NYC Department of Environmental Protection, United States
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![]() Prof. Philippe Gourbesville
President, IAHR
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![]() Dr. Adrian Law
Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NUS
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![]() Hyoseop Woo
Visiting Scholar, Gwangju Institute of Science and Engineering
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![]() Tan Cheng-ann
Executive Vice President – Marine/Coastal/Environmental, DHI
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IDRA Business and Innovation Forum at SIWW, also featuring XPRIZE Water Scarcity, GPID, and Alliance for Water Stewardship Igniting Solutions for a Sustainable Water Future; Featuring Leaders in the Global Desalination and Water Reuse Sector
09:00am - 12:30pm
Room 9A, Level 3
Co-organised by: International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA)
IDRA Business and Innovation Forum at SIWW, also featuring XPRIZE Water Scarcity, GPID, and Alliance for Water Stewardship
Igniting Solutions for a Sustainable Water Future; Featuring Leaders in the Global Desalination and Water Reuse Sector.
Join us at the IDRA Business and Innovation Forum as we harness the power of innovation to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time: ensuring access to clean, safe, and sustainable water for all.
Programme
9:00am - 9:05am
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IDRA Introduction, S. McCarthy, SG, IDRA
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9:05am - 9:15am
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Mr. Mohammed Al Moughrabi, SWA, ( Global Prize Innovation in Desalination SWA)
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9:15am - 9:25am
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Overview on Water Stewardship, Mr. Adrian Sym, CEO, Alliance for Water Stewarship
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9:25am - 10:35am
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Panel 1: Game-Changing Innovation.
Learn about innovative solutions changing the way we address water scarcity: smart water systems, renewable energy and decarbonization, brine mining, industrial water reuse and water stewardship
Moderators:
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10:35am - 12:00pm
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Panel 2 : Explore policy frameworks, regulatory and project financing approaches, and project models that promote integration of non-conventional water resources to ensure sustainable water resources for municipal and industrial water needs.
Moderators:
Panelists:
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12:00pm - 12:35pm
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XPRIZE and Water Scarcity XPRIZE Introduction/Presentation
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12:25pm - 12:30pm
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Closing remarks IDRA - XPRIZE
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Speakers
![]() Yvan Treal
Development Director – Water SUEZ Treatment Infrastructure, SUEZ
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![]() Steven Lam
Head of Technology, Gradiant
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![]() Mohammed Al Moughrabi
SWA
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![]() Shannon McCarthy
Secretary General, International Desalination and Reuse Association
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![]() Dr. Lauren Greenlee
Executive Vice President of Food, Water, Waste Domain, XPRIZE
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![]() Thomas Altmann
Executive Vice President, Innovation and New Technology, ACWA Power
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![]() Dr. William Janssen
CEO, Desolenator
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![]() Hattie Wang
Vice President, Global Markets, ROPV
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![]() Dr. John Webley
Founder Chairman and CEO, Trevi Systems
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![]() Gavin Van Tonder
Managing Director, NEOM Water, KSA
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![]() Dr. Gustavo Saltiel
Global Lead for Water Supply and Sanitation, The World Bank, USA
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![]() Mr. Manuel Martinez
Business Development Director, Asia Pacific, Almar Water Solutions
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![]() Devesh Sharma
CEO, Aquatech
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![]() Rajesh Balasubramanian
Sr.Investment Officer, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
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![]() Dr. Helge Daebel
Partner, Head Water Practice, Emerald Technology Ventures
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![]() Ong Key Wee
Chief Specialist, Potable Water Treatment, PUB, Singapore's National Water Agency
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![]() Mr Adrian Sym
CEO, Alliance for Water Stewardship
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Netherlands Business Forum
10:30am - 12:30pm
Hall A, Level 1
Co-organised by: RVO-Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Programme
10:30am –10:35pm
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Welcome Remarks
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10:35am – 11:05am
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Thematic Presentation
Speakers:
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11:05am –11:35am
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Panel discussion:
Moderator: Liliane Geerling, Program Coordinator Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Panelists:
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11:30am- 11:50am
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Thematic Presentation
Speakers:
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12:00pm –12:30pm
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Panel Discussion
Moderator: Liliane Geerling, Program Coordinator Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency
Panellists:
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12:30pm
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Closing Remarks
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Speakers
![]() Willem Brandt
Director of Sales, Bosman Watermanagement B.V.
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![]() JanJaap Brinkman
Director NUSDeltares, Deltares
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![]() Paul Seaton
Director, Hydrography and Coastal Resilience, Fugro
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![]() Aaron Lee
Sales Director, APAC, NX Filtration
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![]() Alwin Commandeur
Business Development Director APAC, Royal HaskoningDHV
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![]() Omar Saleh
Managing Director, SLAMDAM B.V
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![]() Liliane Geerling
Program Coordinator Partners for Water, Netherlands Enterprise Agency
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Beyond Crisis: Building Resilience in a Changing Climate Landscape
11:00am - 12:30pm
Room 7, Level 3
Co-organised by: Australian Water Association (AWA)
Synopsis:
This session brings together leaders from across the Australian water sector to provide insight into recent responses to extreme weather events, and how the sector is building resilience and future proofing in a landscape of climate uncertainty. To provide diverse perspectives and experiences, the panel features representatives from Australian water utilities, service delivery partners, and the Australian Water Association, Australia’s largest water network who will facilitate the session.
Key takeaways:
- Australia has significant expertise in managing climate extremes and is well positioned to address climate change risk.
- A systems approach is required to address climate risk where whole of supply chain and key interdependency risks are considered.
- Longer term planning and investment decisions will ensure more timely and targeted investment for adaptation.
- Diversification of water supply and optimising water cycle management is critical to building resilience.
- A greater emphasis on circularity will drive more effective resource efficiency and management.
- Shared adaptation solutions where risk and costs are shared will be key to tackling ‘whole of system’ solutions and enable all stakeholders to leverage their investment and accelerate action on climate change.
Key attendees:
- Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo, Managing Director, Melbourne Water
- Francois Gouws, Managing Director, TRILITY
- Dan Spackman, Executive Director, Water Infrastructure (Global), SMEC
- Dr Nicola Nelson, Head of International and Industry Programs at Australian Water Association
Profile of Attendees: Utility and service providers, city planners
Facilitators: Peter Dennis, President, Australian Water Association & Corinne Cheeseman, CEO, Australian Water Association
Speakers
![]() Dr. Nerina Di Lorenzo
Managing Director, Melbourne Water
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![]() Corinne Cheeseman
Chief Executive, Australian Water Association
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![]() Peter Dennis
President, Australian Water Association
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![]() Dan Spackman
Executive Director, Water Infrastructure (Global), SMEC
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![]() Dr. Nicola Nelson
Head of International and Industry Programs, Australian Water Association
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![]() Francois Gouws
Managing Director, TRILITY
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21 June 2024
Coastal Resilience Seminar
12:30pm - 4:30pm
Hall A, Level 1
Co-organised by Centre for Climate Adaptation
Programme
12:30pm – 12:35pm
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Welcome and Introduction
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Session 01: PRAXIS: finance - policy-making |
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12:35pm – 12:40pm
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Welcome and Introduction by the Moderator
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12:40pm –1:10pm
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Presentations (5 minutes @ each presentation)
Presented by
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1:10pm – 1:40pm
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Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Prof. Eva Castro, Professor of ASD, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD); Director CCA (Singapore)
Panellists:
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Session 02: DESIGN: planning | strategizing |
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1:45pm –1:50pm
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Welcome and Introduction by the Moderator
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1:50pm –2:20pm
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Presentations (5 minutes @ each presentation)
Presented by
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2:20pm- 2:50pm
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Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr. Hossein Rezai, Global Design Director, Ramboll; Director Milan Research Lab Speakers
Panellists:
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Session 03: ACADEMIA: research I education
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2:55pm –3:00pm
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Welcome and Introduction by the Moderator
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3:00pm –3:30pm
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Presentations (5 minutes @ each presentation)
Presented by
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3:30pm- 4:15pm
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Panel Discussion
Moderator: Prof. David Erdman, Director Centre for Climate Adaptation (NYC)
Panellists:
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4:15pm–4:20pm
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Closing Remarks
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Indonesia Business Forum
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hall D, Level B2
Co-organised by Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Programme
1:30pm- 1:35pm
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Welcome Remarks
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1:35m –2:05pm
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Presentations:
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2:05pm- 2:30pm
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Panel Discussion: Water Infrastructure and Investment Opportunities in Indonesia
Moderator: Juliana Sofia Damu CMILT, Global Vice Chairperson, GVC Southeast Asia
Panellists:
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2:25pm – 2:30pm
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Closing Remarks
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Speakers
![]() Juliana Sofia Damu CMILT
Global Vice Chairperson, GVC Southeast Asia
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![]() Insanul Kamil
Vice Chairman for Public Works, Public Housing and Infrastructure, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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![]() Basilio Dias Araujo
Former Expert Staff /Senior Advisor, Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs Republic of Indonesia
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![]() H.E Suryo Pratomo
Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Singapore
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![]() Andria Buchara
Director Indonesia Investment Promotion Center(IIPC)/ Investment Attache Ministry of Investment, Embassy of Indonesia in Singapore
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