Presentation: Food-Water Nexus
In this 15-minute presentation, Dick Zwartveld, Product Manager at Priva, will address the food-water nexus, discussing advancements in horticulture & greenhouse technologies. Read More
Agenda 2013
The schedule of events for the Blue Tech Forum 2013
Field Trip to Wetsus (Optional)
On Wednesday May 15th, after the BlueTech Forum, delegates have the opportunity to attend an informational field trip to Wetsus, the centre of excellence for sustainable water technology. Through Wetsus, more than 90 companies work together with 16 academic... Read More
Panel: Strategic Corporate Investors
Strategic investors have much to gain from funding early stage water companies that developed solutions for specific challenges. Early funding of such companies is an attractive route towards developing future acquisition candidates that help shape the technology... Read More
Cocktail Reception
2013 BlueTech Research Awards Ceremony
Companies taking part in the BlueTech Showcase will receive nominations and votes from the BlueTech Forum Delegates to win one of two BlueTech® Awards: the Tracker BlueTech® Disrupt-o-meter® Award or the BlueTech® Tracker BlueTruffle Award. The winners will receive a... Read More
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
30 Minute Networking Break
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
