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Agenda 2024
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0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 REDUCING LEAKS IN BOTH THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS – SUCCESS WITH REAL-TIME MONITORING
- Addressing water loss in the Town of Lincoln with strategies, challenges, and an AI initiative
- Transforming public water systems through real-time leak detection and operational enhancements
- Advancements in private water system management through meter upgrades and enhanced customer support
- Overcoming obstacles by adapting to infrastructure changes and navigating COVID challenges
Gillian Harris
Town of Lincoln
Town of Lincoln
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES IN WATER LOSS REDUCTION EFFORTS FOR UTILITIES
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – Don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 LEVERAGING ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SMART WATER UTILITIES
- Understanding the benefits of AMI systems in modernizing water metering utilities
- Enhancing AMI systems with sensor data integration for comprehensive monitoring
- Utilizing software platforms to analyze water consumption data for informed decision-making
Alex McGregor
KTI Limited
KTI Limited
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON BUILDING SMART WATER UTILITIES WITH INTEGRATED SYSTEMS
1130 - 1155 PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF AI IN MANAGING MAIN BREAKS AND WATER LOSS
- Examining global AI adoption in operational efficiency for water utilities
- Case studies on AI in safety, fleet and water meter management, main break, and water loss reduction
- Insights from the University of Waterloo's research on water main break prediction and capital improvements
Kevin Laven
Deloitte
Deloitte
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITH AI IN WATER MANAGEMENT
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 OBJECTIVES AND PRINCIPLES OF DATA-DRIVEN AND AI-BASED WATER MANAGEMENT
- Investigating core objectives and foundational principles in AI and data-driven water management
- Essential strategies for successful deployment and management of data-centric projects
- Presenting real-world case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of data-focused methodologies
Jared
IOSIGHT
IOSIGHT
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON DATA-DRIVEN AND AI STRATEGIES IN THE WATER SECTOR
1400 - 1425 SELF-POWERED SENSORS FOR BATTERY-FREE IOT WATER LEAK DETECTION
- Summary of current water leak detection technologies for diverse applications
- Introducing battery-free IoT in leak detection: the role of nano-materials
- Applying self-powered sensors in building structures and underground plumbing
Y. Norman Zhou
AquaSensing Inc.
AquaSensing Inc.
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANTAGES OF SELF-POWERED SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR MAINTENANCE PREDICTION AND LEAKAGE PREVENTION
- Unveiling new solutions for predictive maintenance, leakage prevention, and reducing equipment downtime
- Highlighting innovative, budget-optimized solutions for municipal water system maintenance
- Discussing a novel Canadian technology for rapid pipe condition assessment and same-day repairs
- A look at case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of this novel technology
Randall Cooper
Envirologics Engineering Inc.
Envirologics Engineering Inc.
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE THE MAINTENANCE AND EFFICIENCY OF WATER SYSTEMS
1530 - 1555 HOW IOT CAN HELP WATER UTILITIES IN THEIR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
- The role of IoT in enhancing operations and sustainability for water utilities
- Identifying the challenges and impactful IoT use cases for efficient water management
- Success stories from LORAWAN showing benefits beyond smart metering and leak reduction
Rémi Demerlé
Semtech
Semtech
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON THE WAYS IN WHICH IOT AIDS THE DIGITAL OVERHAUL OF WATER UTILITIES
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
TBC
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 CENTRAL SAN VISION AND INITIATIVES FOR INTEGRATING SMART WATER TECHNOLOGIES
- Collaboration between administration, engineering, and divisions in developing the SMART vision
- Initiatives utilizing technology for enhancing staff capability, informed decision-making, and efficient resource allocation
- Strategies for improving customer services through innovative and cost-effective wastewater management solutions
Nitin Goel
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON EFFORTS TO INTEGRATE INTELLIGENT WATER SOLUTIONS
1010 - 1035 OPTIMIZING WATER TREATMENT WITH REAL-TIME PROCESS ANALYTICS INSIGHTS
- Introducing advanced analytics for monitoring water quality in real-time
- Applications of real-time analysis to improve utility resilience and efficiency
- A case study on enhancing water treatment through process analytics
Brett Lane
Metrohm USA
Metrohm USA
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROCESS ANALYTICS IN WATER TREATMENT
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 UNLOCKING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: MANAGING THE DATA DELUGE FOR WATER SYSTEM OPERATORS
- Tackling the continuous challenges faced by teams in operational data management
- Demonstrating the process of defining goals and improving data use for decision making
- Showcasing a real-life application of opsCTRL for enhanced operational outcomes in the water sector
Philip Lander | Curtis McEachen
inCTRL Solutions Inc.
inCTRL Solutions Inc.
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON ACHIEVING OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN WATER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
1130 - 1155 OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE – THE NEXT FRONTIER AFTER SCADA
- Tailoring AI to meet the unique needs of wastewater operations intelligence
- Eliminating compliance risks in wastewater facilities with targeted strategies
- Reducing operational costs in wastewater management amid fiscal constraints
Devesh Bharadwaj
Pani Energy Inc.
Pani Energy Inc.
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING THE OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE IN WASTEWATER
1200 - 1225 TRENCHLESS REHABILITATION OF POTABLE WATER UNDERGROUND PIPE NETWORKS
- Innovating underground pipe network renewal without major disruptions to existing infrastructure
- Implementing new pipe installations without the need to replace old pipes
- Employing trenchless technology for minimal digging and creating long-lasting jointless pipes
Lutz Kaiser
IBG HydroTech GmbH
IBG HydroTech GmbH
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON NON-INVASIVE RESTORATION TECHNOLOGIES OF UNDERGROUND WATER PIPELINES
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Making an economic assessment for water utilities
Understand the economic fundamentals and make the business case for developing water networks to boost efficiencies. - Integrating smart water technologies into existing water infrastructure
Build take-home solutions and identify suitable technologies for greater efficiency, lower costs and optimal water allocation. - Strategies for managing and reducing water leakage across the network
Avoid the pitfalls and learn the latest leak-detection systems from leakage experts to meet regulations and water leakage targets. - Looking at real-time data and cutting-edge communication technologies
Avoid the pitfalls and learn the latest leak-detection systems from leakage experts to meet regulations and water leakage targets. - New technologies and know-how in IoT and AI for network automation
Explore the latest advances in water network automation with developments in IoT and Artificial Intelligence to improve efficiencies and water operations. - End-user case studies and how to develop an optimal network
Gain insight from regional water networks and implement strategies that others in the water utility industry use to ensure an efficient network.