Water Horizons 2025
Transforming Utilities for a Resilient, Net Zero Future
Water Horizons 2025 is a two-day conference that brings together global leaders in the water sector to explore the latest innovations and strategies for building resilient, sustainable water utilities. With a focus on technology opportunities, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance, this event will provide valuable insights into the future of water management.
What we will cover
Technology Opportunities, Digital Transformation, and the Regulatory Horizon – Day 1 explores how utilities are embracing advanced technologies — from AI and IoT to smart water networks and digital twins — to drive operational efficiency, compliance, and system resilience.
Building Resilient Water Systems & Advancing Net Zero Solutions – Day 2 builds directly on Day 1, shifting the focus to implementation. Explore how utilities apply innovation to reduce emissions and build low-carbon, circular water systems.
One Event. One Connected Journey. Answering the critical question: How do we future-proof water utilities while advancing climate and carbon goals?
Why Attend
Join us in London this September for an event that brings clarity, collaboration, and momentum to the water sector’s most urgent transformation.
Great Speakers
Learn from global case studies and pioneering utility leaders
Get Inspired
Leave with a clear path from innovation to implementation
Global Event
Discover cutting-edge solutions and strategies for regulatory compliance
Networking Opportunities
Network with technology providers, sustainability experts, and operational leaders
Featured Sessions
Strategic Panel: Navigating the Future – Regulatory Landscape
- Marcus Rink, Chief Inspector, Drinking Water Inspectorate, UK
- Prof. Andrea Guerrini, ARERA Commissioner, Vice-President of WAREG
- OFWAT Representative
Key Points:
- Adapting to evolving policy updates
- Risk mitigation and efficiency best practices
- Innovation vs. compliance
- Digitalisation and new contaminants
- Climate-ready utility strategy
Technology Panel: Generative AI & Smart Water Networks
- Janelcy Alferes, VITO, Belgium (IWA ICA Chair)
- Katy Bevan, United Utilities, UK
Key Points:
- AI & IoT for real-time monitoring
- Leak reduction & cybersecurity
- Smart Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)
Transitioning to Net Zero in the Water Sector
- Peter Vale, Severn Trent, UK
- Koldo Urkullu, Consorcio de Aguas Bilbao Bizkaia, Spain
Key Points:
- Carbon reduction strategies
- Net zero roadmaps
- Reuse and circular economy principles
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