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.

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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.

Water Horizons 2025

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
Session 1

Technology Panel: Generative AI & Smart Water Networks

Session 2
  • 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
Session 3