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Digital water is a rapidly emerging field that holds immense potential for water professionals in transforming the way we manage and optimize water resources. It involves the use of digital technologies, data analytics, and real-time monitoring to improve efficiency, sustainability, and decision-making in water management.

In conclusion, digital water presents water professionals with exciting opportunities to revolutionize the way we approach water management. By harnessing the power of digital technologies, data analytics, and stakeholder engagement, water professionals can enhance efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in water systems, ensuring the effective management of this vital resource for generations to come.

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SWAN (Smart Water Networks Forum)

SWAN Forum is the leading, global voice for the smart water sector. A membership based non-profit, they bring together water utilities, solution providers, and proactive industry experts to advance the adoption of “smart,” data-driven solutions for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater networks worldwide.

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SWAN Digital Water Programme

Wednesday, 12th March 2025 - Session One

“From Data Streams to AI Dreams: Water Management 4.0”

14:00-14:15 SWAN Welcome & Session Context

  • Shirley Ben-Dak, Senior Advisor (SWAN Forum)

14:15-15:15 Panel: “Back to Basics: Getting Your ‘Data’ House in Order”

Moderator: Valerie Dresscher, Director (Blueprofs) & Energy Management Project Coordinator (Waternet)

  • Francisco Javier Fernández Delgado, Deputy Director – Telecontrol (Canal de Isabel II)
  • Nele Philips, Program Manager R&D – Industry 4.0 (De Watergroep)
  • Joukje Keuning, Program Manager Infra 2025 (Vitens)
  • Wouter Huisman, Program Manager Digital Twin Distribution Network (Brabant Water)

15:15-15:30 Keynote: “Scottish Water’s Cloud Data Platform: A Gamechanger for Embracing Digital”

  • Dr. Athena Zitrou, Head of Business Analytics (Scottish Water)

15:30-16:30 SWAN Member Technology Case Study Showcase

Facilitator: Wayne Byrne, Venture Partner (Burnt Island Ventures)

  • Adriaan Van Horenbeek, Chief Customer Officer (Timeseer.AI)
  • Tom Bennett, Commercial Director (UDLive)
  • Jorge Helmbrecht, Marketing & Customer Success (Xylem Vue)
  • Slavco Velickov, Enterprise Product Sales (Bentley)
  • Chad Feather, VP Client Success (Daupler)

16:30-17:00 Open Q/A & Visit to Digital Water Pavilion

Thursday, 13th March 2025 – Session Two 

13:30-13:45 SWAN Welcome & Session Context

  • Shirley Ben-Dak, Senior Advisor (SWAN Forum)

13:45-14:00 Keynote: “Run to Failure to Predicting Failure: A Smarter Approach to Asset Management”

  • Austin Phillips, Operational Capex Implementation Manager – Wastewater Operations (Southern Water) feat. Charlotte Stewart, Strategic Account Executive (Samotics)

14:00-15:00 Panel: “From Chaos to Clarity: Decision-Support Tools Changing the Status Quo”

Moderator: Dr. Kim Wu, Research Manager (BlueTech Research)

  • Matt Rolls, Vice President, Business Development EMEA (Specific Energy)
  • Prof. Dragan Savic, Global Advisor on Digital Sciences (KWR)
  • Dr. Nitin Kumar, Co-Founder & COO (Riverkin)

15:00-16:00 Technology Case Study Showcase

Facilitator: David Balsar, General Manager of Innovation and Ventures (Mekorot)

  • Anders Carlberg, Founding Partner/Director of Customer Success (Waltero)
  • Asim R. Bhalerao, CEO (Fluid Analytics)
  • James Nutt, Commercial Director and Jeevan Samuel, AI Solutions Director (Sand Technologies)
  • Phil Tomlinson, Digital Solutions Leader (Grundfos Water Utility)

16:00-16:30 Open Q/A & Visit to Digital Water Pavilion

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