Afternoon Keynote

Cees Buisman, Scientific Director, Wetsus Dr. Buisman will present a vision of how we can feed the world on a sustainable long-term basis and the technologies that we need to do this, including inexpensive desalination technologies and methods to recycle nutrients. He... Read More

Panel: Intrapreneurship & In-House Innovation

It is believed by some that venture backed water technology start-ups are the main vehicle for water technology innovation. These nimble companies sail close to the wind and are by definition entrepreneurial and adaptable. Many large water tech companies have... Read More

A Fireside Chat with Jos Pâques

Toward the conclusion of our luncheon, this fireside chat style interview will feature visionary entrepreneur Jos Pâques, Founder, Paques Holding BV, who will share the the story of his entrepreneurial endeavors and the history of Paques Holding. Read More

Panel: New Entrants to the Water Game

The “Threat of New Entrants” is one of Michael Porter’s five forces that shape competitive industries. Despite some missteps by big companies entering the water products and solutions game, we continue to see more big players unable to resist the... Read More

BlueTech Showcase: Smart Water

Smart water management is a growing sector in the water industry and is a leading area for venture capital investment, offering the potential to reduce operating costs and manage water infrastructure more efficiently. There are a myriad of choices for utilities and... Read More

BlueTech Showcase: Water, Oil & Gas

Oftentimes the Oil and Gas industry is seen as a water industry issue which produces oil as a byproduct. An enormous amount of water is required to produce oil with up to approximately ten barrels of water required to produce one barrel of oil. The Oil and Gas... Read More

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