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| DAY 1, MONDAY 30 MARCH 2020 |
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| 07.00 – 08.45 |
Registration |
| 08.00 – 08.45 |
One-to-One Networking MeetingsYour facility to book key appointments during the Global Water Summit Meet the people you want to meet using our One-to-One networking facility. No more missed opportunities. You arrange it all beforehand and we make it happen. As a registered delegate to the Global Water Summit, you will be able to upload your professional profile, see the list of registered delegates and send requests for structured One-to-One appointments with your target delegates. |
| 09.00 – 10.30 |
Opening Plenary: Challenging AssumptionsKeynote Speaker: Paul Polman, Former CEO, Unilever
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| 10.30 – 11.15 |
Networking Coffee Break |
| 10.35 – 11.05 |
One-to-One Networking MeetingsYour facility to book key appointments during the Global Water Summit Meet the people you want to meet using our One-to-One networking facility. No more missed opportunities. You arrange it all beforehand and we make it happen. As a registered delegate to the Global Water Summit, you will be able to upload your professional profile, see the list of registered delegates and send requests for structured One-to-One appointments with your target delegates. |
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11.15 – 12.45 |
Roundtables – 40 tables with 4 x 20 minute rotationsThe intense, fast moving roundtable sessions are consistently highly rated by our large constituency of returning delegates. Expert speakers lead tables of 10-12 in tightly focused discussions on what is new and trending in the international water industry.
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| 12.45 – 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 13.00 – 14.00 |
One-to-One Networking MeetingsYour facility to book key appointments during the Global Water Summit Meet the people you want to meet using our One-to-One networking facility. No more missed opportunities. You arrange it all beforehand and we make it happen. As a registered delegate to the Global Water Summit, you will be able to upload your professional profile, see the list of registered delegates and send requests for structured One-to-One appointments with your target delegates. |
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14.00 – 15.30 |
Session Strands |
Industrial Corporate Water StrategySetting the 2030 agenda Businesses are rethinking their water strategy as they move into the next decade. Many have achieved their original performance targets and learning from that experience are looking to new approaches to water as a driver of corporate value. It is a crucial moment for corporate water leaders to capture the attention of the C-Suite as the impact of climate change is felt across the value chain. This summit style round table discussion brings together some of the most forward thinking industrial water users from around the world to share experience and forge the way ahead. |
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DesalWater Technology Idol What are the big ideas that have the potential to change the face of desalination and water reuse? Picking winners at an early stage is extremely difficult but Tech Idol has a remarkable success rate. We bring together five of the hottest ideas in desalination and water reuse and pitch them against each other in front of our judging panel. Which game changer will be crowned Tech Idol in 2020? |
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DigitalAccelerating the digital utility: building the digital ecosystem Digital technologies offer the water utility sector a unique opportunity to deliver a step change in productivity. At the same time there are formidable obstacles to implementation. This double session workshop brings together leaders from across the supply chain to map out the industry’s strategy for delivering a digital ecosystem that works for both utilities and their suppliers. |
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FinanceThe SDG 6 challenge Can we double investment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for Water and Sanitation within three years? Yes we can! But it will involve a lot of change. This double session workshop brings together the people who can make the biggest difference to forge a strategy together. Topics covered include:
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Leading Utilities of the WorldInaugurating New Members The Leading Utilities of the World is a global network of the world’s most successful and innovative water and wastewater utilities. Since the initiative’s launch in 2017, 49 Gold Standard utilities have been inaugurated, and now four new nominees will present their outstanding innovations and 5-year plans to be inducted into the network. Advisory Board:
An Initative of:
Foundation Partner:
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| 15.30 – 16.00 |
Networking Coffee Break |
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16.00 – 17.30 |
Session Strands |
Industrial Corporate Water StrategyIndustry Round Tables This session comprises tightly focused ‘deep dive’ discussion round tables spotlighting the major water related challenges, solutions, and trends emerging in specific industrial sectors. Industry expert hosts lead tables of 10 on the latest developments in each sector. |
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DesalThe Dawn of Solar Desal The tumbling price of solar power means that the bids for most major desal projects now include photovoltaic panels on every available surface. It can determine the difference between winning and losing but is it efficient? This session will hear from some of the leading authorities on solar power and desalination to map out their combined future. |
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DigitalAccelerating the digital utility: building the digital ecosystem The second part of our workshop addressing the obstacles to growth in the digital market Digital technologies offer the water utility sector a unique opportunity to deliver a step change in productivity. At the same time there are formidable obstacles to implementation. This double session workshop brings together leaders from across the supply chain to map out the industry’s strategy for delivering a digital ecosystem that works for both utilities and their suppliers. |
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FinanceThe SDG 6 challenge The second part of our workshop on the challenges in the way of achieving SDG 6. Can we double investment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for Water and Sanitation within three years? Yes we can! But it will involve a lot of change. This double session workshop brings together the people who can make the biggest difference to forge a strategy together. Topics covered include:
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Leading Utilities of the WorldLeadership Roundtables What makes the ‘Leading Utilities of the World’ innovation network different is the development of a truly innovative culture within and across utilities. In this session, the speakers from the first innovation session will receive prepared and structured feedback on their presentations from the Advisory Board of the ‘Leading Utilities of the World’ innovation network. Attend this session to join with the leaders of the world’s most innovative utilities at roundtables, and hear their insights on how the water sector can progress to an even higher level of performance, both as individual organizations and through collaboration. Advisory Board:
An Initative of:
Foundation Partner:
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| 17.30 – 18.00 |
One-to-One Networking MeetingsYour facility to book key appointments during the Global Water Summit Meet the people you want to meet using our One-to-One networking facility. No more missed opportunities. You arrange it all beforehand and we make it happen. As a registered delegate to the Global Water Summit, you will be able to upload your professional profile, see the list of registered delegates and send requests for structured One-to-One appointments with your target delegates. |
| 19.00 – 23.00 |
Global Water Awards Gala DinnerCelebrating excellence across the international water industry at the La Quinta de Jarama. |
