09:30 – 10:00
Welcome, coffee/tea
10:00 – 12:00
Plenary session: A Dutch example of strengthening the innovation capacity of the water technology sector
The UPPWATER programme (2024–2033), supported by the Dutch National Growth Fund, aims to strengthen the earning capacity of the Dutch water technology sector.
By connecting the entire innovation chain—from research and scale-up to first references and market application—UPPWATER enables promising innovations to reach the international market more quickly.
In this session, we will update you on the latest developments within UPPWATER. In addition, five water technology companies will share their experiences with testing and implementing innovations within the programme. They will demonstrate the steps they take to successfully bring their innovations to market and the value these innovations create.
We will conclude with a short, interactive panel discussion addressing the question: how can we collectively make the step from vision to value?
Side program
12:00 – 14:00
Lunch, visit exhibition floor and posters/matchmaking
14:00 – 15:00
Plenary session
15:00 – 15:30
Break
15:30 – 17:00
Parallel sessions
3.1 From waste to worth: the resource recovery pitch arena
3.2 Challenges in water harvesting and water treatment for agricultural irrigation
3.3 AI & Water innovation: building the infrastructure of tomorrow
3.4 From detection to removal: tackling micropollutants in the water cycle
3.5 Circular water in Europe: regulation, innovation, and scaling solutions
3.6 Fuelling global ambitions: funding pathways for international growth
3.7 The UK: a hub for business & Innovation
3.8 Young talent in water technology
17:00 – 18:30
Drinks and networking