CyberSecureWater workshop on the 28th May 2019, Barcelona – Registration are now open!
Due to the increasing and massive digitalization, the water infrastructures are becoming more and more vulnerable to cyber attacks, whose effects can be devastating.
How can infrastructure that exists for decades become digital, more efficient and secure at the same time? What are the technical solutions and the legislative framework to cyber-secure the water infrastructure?
The above and more questions will be addressed during the event CyberSecureWater organized by WssTP, AIOTI, CETAQUA, EURECAT and FEUGA on the 28th May 2019, hosted by CREA at the Ciutat de l’Aigua in Barcelona.
CyberSecureWater will not be a single and unique effort, but a further step in developing a road map for cybersecurity in the water sector. It builds on existing networks and focuses on coordination of ongoing activities and has the aim to kick-off further strategic deliberations. CyberSecureWater will also have a session that will simulate a cyber-attack and identify who needs to do what, with whom and when.
Interested? Register HERE
Read MoreOne week left to register for the SIM4NEXUS Serious Game workhop in Paris
The SIM4NEXUS project is now inviting businesses, universities and utilities to join its workshop and find out how a computer game (Serious Game) will help them to learn about the Nexus, understand and explore the interactions between water, energy, land, food, resources and management (so-called “the Nexus Component), divide the problem into manageable interventions, and allow them to learn, simply by doing.
The Nexus Business Group workshop aims to test the game and fill in the gap between potential users needs and the draft products and services so far produced by SIM4NEXUS.
Interested? More info about the event’s agenda HERE
To register, please click HERE
For further questions, please contact Alexandre Barret at alexandre.barret@strane-innovation.com or Nathalie VALLEE at nathalie.vallee@strane-innovation.com
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: AfriAlliance MOOC on Water & Climate Change in Africa
Do you want to deepen your knowledge regarding the implications of climate change for water resources and uses in Africa?
Join this free Open Online Course to learn to define climate change implications for water resources and uses in Africa; review case studies of climate change implication in different African Regions; and discuss climate chang adaptation policies with other MOOC participants.
Deadline for application: 30 April 2019
Click HERE to have more information on the programme
To register, click HERE
Read MoreBusiness Opportunities for a Water-Smart Society, 7th of May, Brussels
Date: Tuesday 7 May 2019, 14:00 – 18:00
Location: BluePoint Brussels A. Reyerslaan 80 – 1030 Brussel
BusDev forum matching Technology needs and offerings
A Water-Smart Society can be realized by developing resilient and sustainable solutions for key water challenges. Both society and industry should optimally use and valorize water resources to avoid scarcity and pollution. Technological innovations are an essential component to realize this ambition.
The challenge is to find the right technology partners which can fill in the needs and can help to resolve actual and future water challenges. Agoria, WssTP and VLAKWA decided to join forces to organize an event that will connect the demand for and the offering of technologies to identify new opportunities to find innovative solutions.
An overview of the current water challenges and a number of testimonials on successful cases in the use, treatment and distribution of water will inspire you. A matchmaking session will give you the opportunity to have a face-to-face interaction (speed dates) with the participants to explore the possibilities of a potential collaboration.
Programme
13:30 – 14:00 Registration and coffee
14:00 – 14:05 Welcome note
Introduction to Water Challenges
14:05 – 14:20 A Common Vision for Water Research and Innovation Andrea Rubini, Director of Operations, WssTP
14:20 – 14:35 Technological challenges faced by the drinking water sector Louise Vanysacker, R&D manager, De Watergroep
Tools & case studies for practical solutions
14:35 – 14:50 The unprecedented possibilities of 3D computer simulation for fast and effective process optimisation and design Wim Audenaert – AM-TEAM
14:50 – 15:05 The Water Test Network Charlotte Boeckaert – VLAKWA
15:05 – 15:20 Marriage at Cana – Transition of water with Big Data Leon Verhaegen, Senior project manager ICT & Innovation, Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL) Katinka van Aert, Senior Purchaser, Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL)
15:20 – 15:35 Presentation to be confirmed
Networking and Matchmaking
15:35 – 18:00 Networking drink
16:00 – 18:00 Matchmaking (15′ speed dates)
Target audience
- Water related problem owners, e.g.
- Water service providers
- Water management authorities
- Industry
- Municipalities
- Technology providers/developers
- Researchers
What’s in it for you?
- Get a picture on the future technological needs in the use, treatment and distribution of water in Europe and Belgium in particular
- Get informed about the socio-economic importance of water for industry
- Get inspired by the technology needs related to water
- Learn more about innovative technological solutions
- Get to know important potential partners and learn from your peers
- Meet with other participants during a matchmaking session
Key Water Challenges
During the networking drink three discussion corners will focus on one of the following key water challenges
- Efficient Water Use (Recycling/reuse, Process efficiency, Loss reduction, Circularity)
- Water treatment (Resource recovery (energy, nutrients, critical metals), Filtration/membranes, Emerging compounds detection)
- Digitization/Automation (Process automation, Water management, Process (cyber)security, Sensoring and sampling, Robotic inspection and maintenance)
Each participant will be asked to mark his/her main topic of interest. At the event, the choice of each participant will be recognizable on his/her badge. This allows all participants to identify potential discussion partners. The networking area will be subdivided into 3 discussion zones related to one of the key water challenges.
Interested? Click HERE to get more info about the technology scope and the price of the event
Read MoreUN World Water Development Report 2019: Leaving No One Behind is now available!
The UNESCO has just released the UN World Water Development Report 2019: Leaving No One Behind. This new edition focuses on the possible improvement in water resources management and access to water supply and sanitation services to overcome poverty and fill in the gap of the other inequities. This report is a source of information for the decision-makers in the water community and beyond to make concrete a Water-Smart society and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Join us to debate on this report on the 3rd of April at the European Parliament at 4.30. Places are limited, so register here !
Registration to the event : https://form.jotform.com/90632693229967
UN World Water Development Report: https://en.unesco.org/water-security/wwap/wwdr/2019#download
News on the MEP Water Group – UNESCO event at the EU Parliament: http://mepwatergroup.eu/public-session-on-the-un-world-water-development-report-2019-leaving-no-one-behind/
Read MoreThe 10th Global Leakage Summit 25-26 June, 2019 – London
The World’s Premier Water Leakage Summit Returns For Its 10th Year In June 2019
The Global Leakage Summit returns for its 10th year in June 2019 to feature the most innovative and successful examples of delivering and maintaining reduced leakage levels across the world.
The speaker line-up will include experienced international water network practitioners from Brazil, France, Italy, China, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Turks & Caicos and the UAE, and the UK water industry is represented by: Anglian Water, Bristol Water, Northumbrian Water, Portsmouth Water, SES Water, Severn Trent Water, Southern Water, Thames Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water.
The focus for the 2019 conference will be on using best practice policies and innovative technologies to achieve leakage targets and meet customer demand while facing political and economic challenges and ageing network infrastructure.
The Global Leakage Summit 2019 will examine not only the challenges and difficulties faced by the global water industry, but also the wealth of tools and technologies becoming increasingly available to support the drive to reduce water loss.S
THE AGENDA AT A GLANCE
On Day One, in several major themed sessions, expert UK and European water industry panellists will discuss concerns about global policies and dynamics that will affect our industry – and how we address them:
- The UK water industry under pressure – UK Policy Makers and Practitioners Panel
- Using innovative technologies to meet ambitious leakage targets
- The future of leakage – looking ahead to 2050 – European Leaders Panel
Day Two focuses on innovation – and its role in maintaining network efficiency:
- Integrated network infrastructure – making sense of the data
- Optimising and improving network performance
- Research and development – an essential component of innovation
Global case studies will also focus on coping with growing populations in megacities – and on understanding and managing customer demand
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT THE 10th GLOBAL LEAKAGE SUMMIT
- Over 35 international case studies over the two conference days
- A highly popular Exhibition Showcase Area with over 25 leading technology providers
- An Evening Drinks Reception
- A Gala Dinner and Charity Auction for Water Aid for all speakers, delegates, sponsors and exhibitors to enjoy.
For more information and a full conference agenda visit –
http://www.global-leakage-summit.com
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