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Desalytics Water Week was created to unite global industrial and municipal water stakeholders. This upcoming third edition, scheduled for November 2024, is organized by Desalytics, a social impact investing initiative dedicated to addressing water-related challenges. The event format includes panel discussions and concise 10-minute presentations followed by a brief Q&A session featuring experts from prominent organizations. We aim to facilitate the exchange of cutting-edge technologies, best practices, and real-world case studies in both industrial and municipal water applications.


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time iconNovember 19, 2024 16:00

Session sponsored by Active Membranes: Industrial Water Innovation: Driving Sustainable Practices

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Tina Arrowood
DuPont Water Solutions - Global Technology Manager, Growth and Sustainability

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Ali Ben Haj Hamida
ZwitterCo - Sales Executive, MEA

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Spencer T. Pierini
Bristol Myers Squibb - Associate Director Water Optimization and Sustainability

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Arian Edalat
ACTIVE MEMBRANE - Co-Founder & CEO

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Trace Blackmore
Blackmore Enterprises, Inc. (Host of The Scaling UP! H2O Podcast) - President

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Walid Khoury
President and CEO, Desalytics

Focusing on the industrial sector, this panel will examine how innovative practices and technologies can facilitate sustainable water use and promote water abundance. Discussions will center around circular economy models, emerging treatment technologies, and the digital transformation of industrial water management. Panelists will share insights on successful collaborations and financing strategies that support the development of water-efficient solutions, emphasizing the industry's critical role in achieving a water-positive future.


This session is sponsored by Active Membranes. For more info: activemembrane.com



time iconNovember 19, 2024 17:00

Session sponsored by ALTRA: Addressing Contaminants in Municipal Water

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Martin Bureau
ALTRA - VP Innovation

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Nishant Thankappan
EMERSON - Business Development Manager - Analytical & Detection

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John Peichel
Veolia - Global Market Developer

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Henrik Hagemann
Puraffinity - Cofounder and Chief Product & Innovation Officer

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Isabel Neduchal
ColiMinder - Head of Sales and Marketing

This technical session will showcase cutting-edge water treatment technologies and case studies that enable municipalities to improve water quality and sustainability. Speakers will present innovative solutions for enhancing treatment processes, reducing energy consumption, and increasing water reuse.


This session is sponsored by ALTRA. For more info: altragroup.com



time iconNovember 20, 2024 16:00

Session sponsored by Ecosafe International: Innovative Water Quality Monitoring and Control

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Steve Delides
Ecosafe international - Principal Water Consultant & Partnership Director

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Bart Verdonk
Applications Development Manager, Europe, Hach

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Manish Agrawal
EMERSON - Level Business Development Leader

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Dr. Brett Brewin
IDEXX Water - Scientific Affairs Manager, EMEA

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Francis Mckeever
Executive Director, Water Supply NEOM Water

This session will highlight innovative technologies for lab testing or real-time water quality monitoring. Experts will discuss advancements in laboratory testing, sensor technology and data analytics that enhance the detection of contaminants and optimize treatment processes. Attendees will learn how these solutions improve decision-making and regulatory compliance, ensuring safer and more reliable water supplies for industrial and municipal applications.

This session is sponsored by Ecosafe International. For more info: ecosafeinternational.com

time iconNovember 20, 2024 17:00

Technical Session: Optimizing Water Quality and Conservation in Breweries

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Amani Mshubi
AB InBev - Brewing Laboratory Specialist (Quality Assurance)

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Born Horst
ProMinent - Industry Development Manager Food and Beverage

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Tyler Budnick
Biogill

The brewing industry is leading the way in water quality management and conservation efforts, recognizing the importance of sustainable practices for their operations and the environment. This session will highlight advanced water treatment technologies and best practices employed by breweries to optimize water usage, enhance quality, and promote responsible resource management.

time iconNovember 20, 2024 18:00

Session sponsored by Veolia: Harnessing AI for Transformative Water Management

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Professor Dragan Savic
University of Exter - Professor of Hydroinformatics

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Andrew Collier
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions - Executive, Digital Solutions

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Gigi Karmous Edwards
Karmous Edwards Consulting LLC - CEO and President

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Newsha Ajami
Berkeley Lab (US Department of Energy) - Chief Strategy and Development Officer for Research

This panel will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing water management practices. Experts will discuss innovative applications of AI, including real-time water resource monitoring, predictive analytics for demand forecasting, and AI-driven solutions for water quality management. By showcasing successful case studies, the panel aims to highlight how AI can optimize water use and enhance decision-making, ultimately contributing to a future of water abundance.

This session is sponsored by Veolia. For more info: veoliawatertechnologies.com or watertechnologies.com



time iconNovember 21, 2024 16:00

Session sponsored by AWC: Water Positive: Strategies for Achieving Abundance

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Daniel Strongone
American Water Chemicals AWC - General Manager, EMEIA & APAC

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Marcos Barrera
Aganova - Chief Operating Officer

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Peter Hatton
CRAMSA - Chief Executive Officer

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Catalina Deluchi
Agua Segura - VP Sustainable Business Development

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Pablo Ruiz
AZUD - Water project consultant

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Mohannad Malki
Chief Executive Officer, American Water Chemicals

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Gabriel Blejman
Aqua Positive

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Troy Green
Entrepreneur and Sr. Consultant

This panel will explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing water management practices. Experts will discuss innovative applications of AI, including real-time water resource monitoring, predictive analytics for demand forecasting, and AI-driven solutions for water quality management. By showcasing successful case studies, the panel aims to highlight how AI can optimize water use and enhance decision-making, ultimately contributing to a future of water abundance.


This session is sponsored by AWC - American Water Chemicals. For more info: membranechemicals.com


time iconNovember 21, 2024 17:00

Session sponsored by Hach: Innovation in Large-Scale Desalination: Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability

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Inaki Zurutuza
Hach - Sr. Manager Desalination & Reuse EMEA

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Juan Miguel Pinto
Energy Recovery Inc - Senior Director, Global Water Sales OEM

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Miguel Angel SANZ
MS Water Consult - President

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Dr. AlaEldin Idris Elhag
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, UAE. - Water Resource Expert

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Mathieu Balian
VEOLIA - Head of Services Contracts

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Walid Khoury
President and CEO, Desalytics


This panel will delve into the latest advancements in large-scale desalination technologies. Experts will present innovative approaches to improving membrane efficiency, energy recovery, and sustainable brine management. Case studies will highlight real-world applications where these innovations have significantly reduced operational costs and environmental impacts.

This session is sponsored by Hach. For more info: hach.com 





time iconNovember 21, 2024 18:00

Session sponsored by Emerson: Technical Session: Ensuring Water Abundance in Mining Operations

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Ronald De Castro
EMERSON - Regional Sales Director

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Hamid Samouei
Texas A&M University - Faculty

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Manish Backliwal
Senior Director, Critical Minerals Vertical at Aquatech

The mining industry faces unique challenges in managing water resources, including quality concerns and scarcity. This technical session will explore advanced water treatment technologies and case studies that enable mining operations to manage water while ensuring quality and minimizing environmental impacts effectively.


This session is sponsored by Emerson. For more info: emerson.com


time iconNovember 21, 2024 18:45

Closing session: The XPRIZE Water Scarcity Award

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Lauren Greenlee
XPRIZE - VP XPRIZE

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Walid Khoury
President and CEO, Desalytics

The closing session of Desalytics Water Week will highlight the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition's role in advancing desalination technology. This initiative, with a $119 million prize, aims to transform seawater desalination over five years, focusing on affordability and sustainability to enhance global water access, especially in low-income regions. The competition encourages innovation across sectors to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Lauren Greenlee's address will conclude with a call for collaboration among water sector stakeholders to foster breakthroughs, ultimately aiming for a future where water scarcity is effectively managed.


For more info, visit xprize.org/water




FAQs


The theme for this year is:
Flowing Forward: Navigating from Scarcity to Water Abundance.

This year’s theme captures our collective mission to transition from the challenges of water scarcity to a future where water is abundant and sustainably managed. We aim to make this vision a reality through innovation, collaboration, and strategic action. Desalytics Water Week is becoming an unparalleled online forum for sharing innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and the latest water management strategies. We expect this year to bring together over 2,000 professionals from around 120 countries.

We have limited speaking slots available, as we aim to keep the event compact and highly engaging. To secure your spot and ensure your participation, we encourage you to reach out to us without delay for partnership or sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship of our event provides a unique chance to showcase thought leadership in water treatment and quality, solidifying your status as industry experts and influencers. Additionally, your brand will continue to gain exposure through our social media channels even after the event concludes.

The 2024 edition of the Desalytics Water Week is held from Nov 19th to 21st, 2024, from 4 to 7 pm Dubai time. The conference and expo are both online, and you can attend from the comfort of your desk. No flights, no hotels, tons of money and carbon savings, and unlimited learnings.

Thanks to the generous contributions from our sponsors, we are waiving again the registration fee for the 2024 edition. Additionally, for those who may miss any sessions, rest assured that we will make them available across our social media channels for later viewing.

Yes, you’ll need to fill out our registration form to gain access to the event. Please fill in the registration form with some basic information to get started.

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