THEMATIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Emcee

Eithne Treanor

Mr. Luis Neves

CEO, GESI

Mr. Kay Seo

Head of Global Pursuits and Global Partnerships, NEC Laboratories America

Mr. Nizar Kammourie

CEO, SAWACO Water Group

Saroj Kumar

Global Director, World Bank

Mr. Naoll Mary

Water Security and Resilient Infrastructure, IFC

H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei

Minister of Energy & Infrastructure

H.E. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli

Minister of Water, Environment, and Agriculture

H.E. Dr. Saoud Hamoud Ahmed Al-Habsi

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries & Water Resources

H.E. Mr. Nizar Baraka

Minister of Equipment and Water

H.E. Bruno Pigott

Assistant Administrator

H.E. Grace Fu Hai Yien

Minister of Sustainability and the Environment

H.E. Giuseppe Valeria

National Secretary of Water Resources

H.E. Hugo Alfonso Morán Fernández

Secretary of State for the Environment of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, MITEC

H.E. Prof. Hani Sewilam

Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation

H.E. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar

Chairman, Abu Dhabi Dept of Energy

H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer

MD & CEO

H.E. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdul Karim

Governor, SWA

H.E. Camille Calimlim Touton

Commissioner – United States Bureau of Reclamation

H.E. Pemmy Castelina Pamela Majodina

Minister of Water and Sanitation

Mrs. Sabrina Soussan

CEO

Mrs. Anne Le Guennec

Director of Technology Zone

Mr. Ahmed Al Shamsi

CEO

H.E. Dr. Abdulaziz AlShaibani

Undersecretary for the Ministry of Water, Environment, and Agriculture

H.E. Hani al Sewalhim

Minister for Water Resources

Mr. Bernard Koh

Assistant Chief Executive, PUB Singapore's National Water Agency

Mr. Jon Freedman

Global Head for Policy and Stakeholder Engagement, Veralto

Mr. Mathew Pine

CEO

Mr. Andre Salcedo

CEO

Mr. Adel H. Hagekhalil

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, CEO & General Manager

Dr. Mark Smith

Senior Director of Water Systems, CGIAR, and Director General of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

CEO, Cisco

CEO, Huawei

CEO, Google

Department of Energy, Abu Dhabi

Emirates Water and Electricity Company – EWEC

Mubadala Investment Company

Chairman, ACWA Power

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA)

Environment Agency Abu Dhabi – EAD

Mr. Kapil Jain

Senior Managing Director, EY

ADQ

Mr. Neol Quinn

Group CEO, HSBC

Mr. Yaser AlMudaifer

CEO, Public Investment Fund

Mr. Salem Al Darei

CEO, ADGM

Mr. Jamie Dimon

CEO, J.P. Morgan

McKinsey & Company

HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman

Minister of Energy

H.E. Dr. Saud Hamoud Al Habsi

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources

H.E. Secretary John F. Kerry

Former Special Envoy for Climate Change

Eng. Khaled Al Qureshi

Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Water Partnership Company-SWPC

H.E. Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Rumaithi

Undersecretary, DOE

Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha

Global Director for the World Bank

Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha

CEO, Almar Water

Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO or Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

Mr. Bruce Smith

Strategy and Planning Executive Director, EWEC

Mr. Berhnard Koh

Assistant Chief Executive, PUB

Mr. Adrian Sym

Chief Executive, Alliance for Water Stewardship

Mrs. Veronica Mollina

Global Marketing Leader, Industrial Water and Desalination, DuPont

ADNOC-Oil & Gas

Apple

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC)

Coca-Cola

PepsiCo

Procter & Gamble

BHP

Amazon

Intel

Saudi Aramco

ALMARAI

Abbot

Nestle

Mr. Marco Arcerelli

CEO, Acwa Power

Mr. Jasim Husain Thabet

Group CEO, TAQA

H.E. Abdullah Al Kareem

President, Saudi Water Authority

Hon. Fouad Makhzoumi

Chairman, FPI

Mr. Hoong Hyun

CEO, LG Chem

Mr. Mitsuo Ohya

President, Toray Industries

Mrs. Catherine MacGregor

Chief Executive Officer, Engie

Dr. Marshall Davert

Executive Vice President, Stantec

Mr. Jose Diaz Caneja

CEO, Acciona Agua

Name to be confirmed by IDRA

Mr. Devesh Sharma

CEO, Aquatech

Mrs. Melissa Aquino

CEO, Water Quality Segment, Veralto

Mr. Imad Makhzoumi

CEO, Enoia

Rami Ghandour

CEO, Metito

TBC

AECOM

Mr. Prakash Govindan

COO, Gradiant

Mr. Michael Bjorn

CEO, Danfoss

Mrs. Marta Verde

CEO, GS Inima

Mr. Gavin Van Tonder

Executive Director, Water, Enowa

Mr. Ramsi Moussilli

CEO, Alkhorayef Water and Power

TBC

PepsiCo

TBC

Coca-Cola

Dr. Francesco Ganda

Technical Lead – Non-Electric Applications of Nuclear Energy, IAEA

Mr. Ghassan Ejjeh

IDRA Honorary Council

H.E. Khaldoon Al Mubarak

Chairman, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Dr. Khalid bin Saleh Al-Sultan

President, King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy KACARE.

Dr. Amged El-Wakeel

Board Chairman, Egyptian Nuclear Power Plants Authority

Dr. Khaled Awni Abdulrahman Toukan

Chairman, Jordan Atomic Energy Commission

Mr. Leon Awerbuch

CEO, International Desalination Consulting Associates LL

Mr. John L. Hopkins

President and Chief Executive Officer, NUSCALE

Dr. Saif Alqubaisi

DOE (FANR suggestion from DOE) US or from Policy

H.E. Prince Abdullah Bin Khalid Bin Sultan

the Saudi Arabia Governor to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Dr. Mansour Ahmad

Program Manager, Kuwait Institute for Science Research

Dr. Amr Elhag Ali

Chairman, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority

A high-level technical person from Doosan, Acwa Power, or Veolia

Mr. K. T. SHENOY

Director of the Chemical Engineering directorate at BARC

Representative Saudi Nuclear Energy Holding Company

Mr. José N. Reyes

Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer of NUSCALE

Mr. Mohamed Al Hammadi

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

Mr. Kishore Gullipilli

Scientific Officer Desalination & Membrane Technology Division Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Prof. Renato M. Cotta

General Directorate of Nuclear and Technological Development – Brazilian Navy, and Prof at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

Dr. Mohamed Dawoud

Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi

World Bank

Inter-American Development Bank

H.E. Hania Perez de Cuellar

Minister for Housing and Sanitation

African Development Bank

North American Development Bank

Asian Development Bank

Ms. Shannon McCarthy

Secretary General, IDRA

Government Representative Abu Dhabi: Desal

Tech/ Data centre example

Dubai- Based example

Pharmaceutical Sector re-use example

The Hon. Christian Holmes

Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group

Mr. Bruno Pigott

Acting Assistant Administrator, United States Environmental Protection Agency

UAE Government Representative

Mr. Art Umble

Director: Stantec Institute for Water Technology & Policy, Stantec

Mr. Frank Sweet

Chief Executive of AECOM’s Global Environment business

Mr. Condrad Hopp

Manager, Strategic Initiatives, AQUEO US Vets

Mr. Anselmo Collins

Senior Assistant General Manager of the Water System for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)

European Union Representative

EAD

Mr. Carlos Gascó Travesedo

Energy Policy Executive Director, Department of Energy, Abu Dhabi

Mr. John Pagano

CEO, Red Sea Development Company

Mr. Marco Arcelli

CEO, ACWA Power

ENEC?

Mr. Peter Terium

CEO, Enowa

IDRA-DOE

MoIAT

Saudi Food and Drug Authority

SOMA

Coca Cola

Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Services

Other F&B Companies

Prof. Nidal Hilal

New York University-Abu Dhabi

Prof. J.S. (Hans) Vrouwenvelder

Director, Water Desalination and Reuse Center, KAUST

Ms. Mariam Ouda

PhD candidate, Khalifa University

Dr. Jungbin Kim

Assistant Professor, Wenzhou-Kean University, Asia Pacific

Prof. Emeritus Dr. John H. Lienhard V

MIT (Former Dean of IDA Academy and current Board Member), Abdul Latif Jameel Professor and the founding Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab at MIT.

Prof. Maria Kennedy

Professor of Water Treatment Technology at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.

Prof. Hokyong Shon

from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and IT, University of Technology Sydney

Prof. Rong Wang

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nanyang Technological University

Prof. Hasan Arafat

Khalifa University

Asst. Professor Shadi Hassan

Khalifa University

Prof. Dr. Andrea Iris Schäfer

Head of Institute for Advanced Membrane Technology / Professor of Water Process Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Prof. Philip Davies

University of Birmingham, Professor of Water Technology

Prof. Amy Childress

University of Southern California (USC), Director of Environmental Engineering

Prof. Emma Johnston

UNSW Dean of Science

Prof. Noreddine Ghaffour

Professor, Environmental Science and Engineering, KAUST

Prof. In S. Kim

School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)

Prof. Seungkwan Hong

School of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, Korea University

Prof. Erik Roesink

University of Twente and NX Filtration

Prof. Walter van der Meer

University of Twente and Oasen Water Company

Prof. Walter van der Meer

University of Twente and Oasen Water Company

Ms. Jennifer Kusch

Head of Talent Acquisition, ENGIE ME

Mr. Antonios Vouloudis

Director of Sustainability & Stewardship, NYU

Ms. Julie Newman

Director of Sustainability, MIT

Prof. Ana Costa

Office of Sustainability, KAUST

Mr. Lurii Nazarkin

Head of Operations – Innovation, OXAGON by NEOM

Mr. Rory Weaver

Director of Marketing & Business Development, FEDCO

Ms. Antonella de Luca

Head of Competence Centre (Env & Ag), Omya

Mr. Daniele Strongone

Director APAC/EMEA, American Water Chemicals

Mr. Jan Imholze

Fichtner

Ms. Christine Kleffner

Cologne Institute of Technology

Ms. Mariela Cuartucci

NX Filtration

Mr. Guillem Guilabert Oriol

Dupont Water Solutions

IDRA WORLD CONGRESS 2024

THEMATIC PROGRAM

8^th December, 2024

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration Open: 1300 Hrs

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration Open: 1300 Hrs

Fairmont Bab al Bahr

Welcome Reception

Capital Suite 21

Pre-Congress XPRIZE: Water Scarcity Team Summit: 1400 Hrs

Capital Suite 21

Pre-Congress XPRIZE: Water Scarcity Team Summit: 1400 Hrs

Welcome Reception: Fairmont Bab al Bahr Abu Dhabi

** Transporation provided: Pick Up Time : 18:00 Hrs Pick Up & Drop Off Location: ADNEC Centre Pod B

9^th December, 2024

08:00 – 09:00

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration and Badge Collection

08:00 – 09:00

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration and Badge Collection

10:00 – 10:20

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Opening Ceremony curated by IDRA and the Department of Energy Abu Dhabi

10:00 – 10:20

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Opening Ceremony curated by IDRA and the Department of Energy Abu Dhabi

Emcee Moderated

National Anthem
Walk of Dignitaries and Opening Ceremony Act

10:20 – 10:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

UAE Host Welcome Remarks

10:30 – 10:40

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

UAE Host Welcome Remarks

10:30 – 10:40

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

IDRA Welcome Remarks

10:30 – 10:40

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

IDRA Welcome Remarks

10:40 - 11:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

10:40 - 11:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

11:00 - 11:10

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

11:00 - 11:10

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

11:10 - 11:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

11:10 - 11:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

11:15 – 11:25

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and XPRIZE: Water Scarcity

11:15 – 11:25

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative and XPRIZE: Water Scarcity

11:25 – 11:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

A Word from IDRA World Congress 2024 Titanium Sponsor

11:25 – 11:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

A Word from IDRA World Congress 2024 Titanium Sponsor

Mr. Mohammad A. Abunayyan, Chairman, ACWA Power

11:30-11:40

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

IDRA World Congress 2026 Host Announcement

11:30-11:40

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

IDRA World Congress 2026 Host Announcement

11:40

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Opening of Exhibition – VIP Walk Through

11:40

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Opening of Exhibition – VIP Walk Through

12:30 – 14:00

Lunchroom - Hall 9

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

High-Level Panel: Addressing Water Scarcity

14:00 – 15:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

High-Level Panel: Addressing Water Scarcity

This session delves into innovative water reuse and desalination initiatives worldwide, featuring global leadership sharing critical updates on policies, cutting-edge advancements, and strategic plans to drive water sustainability.

15:00 – 15:45

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

The Abu Dhabi Water Story: Decarbonisation and Digitalization for Sustainability

15:00 – 15:45

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

The Abu Dhabi Water Story: Decarbonisation and Digitalization for Sustainability

The panel will highlight the pioneering efforts of Abu Dhabi in the water sector, emphasizing the dual strategies of decarbonization and digitalization. By examining the successful initiatives and challenges faced, the discussion will provide valuable insights for other regions looking to enhance their integrated water management practices in an era of climate change. Abu Dhabi has implemented digital technologies such as IoT, AI, and big data to optimize water operations management, from production and distribution to consumption, stormwater management, water reuse, and conservation efforts.

15:45 – 16:15

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:15

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

16:15 – 17:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Global Water Reuse Dialogue

Moderator: Mr. Michael John Webster, Water Resource Group 2030 Program Manager, World Bank Group

16:15 – 17:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Global Water Reuse Dialogue

As the world faces increasing water scarcity, water reuse has emerged as a critical component of sustainable integrated water management strategies. This panel will convene global experts to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of advancing water reuse practices.
Key topics will include:

Communications: Strategies for effectively engaging the public and stakeholders in understanding the benefits and safety of water reuse and overcoming misconceptions that can hinder adoption.
Financing: Innovative financing models and investment strategies that support the development and implementation of water reuse projects, ensuring financial sustainability and scalability.
Governance, Policy, and Regulations: Examination of the governance frameworks, policies, and regulatory environments necessary to promote and regulate water reuse practices across different regions, ensuring compliance, safety, and public trust.
Technology: Cutting-edge technologies driving water reuse, including advancements in treatment processes, monitoring systems, and integrating renewable energy solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

17:15 – 18:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Building a Secure Water Future: Digital Innovation, AI, and Sustainable Practices

17:15 – 18:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Building a Secure Water Future: Digital Innovation, AI, and Sustainable Practices

This panel explores how digital technologies and sustainable practices are crucial in addressing the water trilemma of sustainability, accessibility, and affordability.
It focuses on smart water technologies such as IoT and AI for real-time monitoring and optimization, data analytics for enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency, and digital twins for comprehensive system management.
The panel also highlights the role of circular water economy approaches and ecosystem-based solutions, alongside climate-responsive water systems.
The discussion will examine how these innovations improve water accessibility and equitable distribution, enhance affordability through operational optimization, and promote sustainability via efficient resource use.

10^th December, 2024

Registration and Badge Collection

08:00 – 05:00

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration and Badge Collection

08:30 – 09:00

Exhibition Hall - 10 & 11

Coffee and Networking

08:00 – 05:00

Exhibition Hall - 10 & 11

Coffee and Networking

09:00 – 09:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Leaders Summit Welcome Remarks By IDRA, DOE Abu Dhabi, and TAQA

09:00 – 09:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Leaders Summit Welcome Remarks By IDRA, DOE Abu Dhabi, and TAQA

09:15 – 09:45

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in a Changing Climate: Challenges and Solutions

09:15 – 09:45

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

The Water-Energy-Food Nexus in a Changing Climate: Challenges and Solutions

Climate change is reshaping the global landscape, with profound implications for the interconnected systems of water, energy, and food. This panel discussion will explore how climate change intensifies the strain on these vital resources, leading to water availability, agricultural productivity, and disruptions in energy systems. Experts will discuss the critical challenges climate change poses, including water scarcity, energy demands, food security risks.

09:45 – 10:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Green Financing: Enabling Water Security

09:45 – 10:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Green Financing: Enabling Water Security

This session will explore how green financing drives advancements in water security, from innovative funding mechanisms to proper financial tools and partnerships to investment strategies.

Moderator: Mr. Dan Vardi, Principal Investment Officer, Head of Water, IFC

10:30 – 11:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Addressing Water Scarcity: Sustainable Project Models, Finance, and Regulations for Public and Private Utilities

11:00 – 12:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Addressing Water Scarcity: Sustainable Project Models, Finance, and Regulations for Public and Private Utilities

Join us for a comprehensive discussion on how public and private utilities can collaboratively address water scarcity through Sustainable project models, Effective financing strategies and Supportive regulatory environments. This panel will provide valuable insights for utilities aiming to enhance their water stewardship and contribute to a more water-secure future.

Moderator: Eng. Khaled Al Qureshi, Chief Executive Officer, Saudi Water Partnership Company-SWPC

12:00 – 13:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Champions for Sustainability: Stories of Innovation and Leadership

12:00 – 13:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Champions for Sustainability: Stories of Innovation and Leadership

In this captivating storytelling session, moderated by Jon Freedman, IDRA Vice President, renowned figures from diverse fields will share their personal journeys and unwavering commitment to a sustainable water future. The panel will feature Anthony Tolliver, former NBA player, Nick Maloney, professional sailor, and Nora AlMatrooshi, the UAE’s first female astronaut. Each of these champions will bring unique and inspiring perspectives on the crucial role of water solutions, shaped by their experiences in sports, exploration, and space. The session will dive into the transformative potential of desalination, water reuse, and other cutting-edge technologies in securing a more sustainable future. Panelists will explore how their distinct careers have instilled a deep respect for water systems and fueled their advocacy for innovative solutions that ensure water security in the face of growing global challenges. Through their powerful stories, this session will illuminate the vital intersection of leadership, innovation, and environmental responsibility.

Moderator: Mr. Jon Freedman, IDRA First Vice President, Global Head, Policy & Stakeholder Engagement - Water Quality, Veralto

13:00 – 14:00

Lunchroom - Hall 9

Lunch Break

13:00 – 14:00

Lunchroom - Hall 9

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Enhancing Water Stewardship through Industrial Water Reuse: Innovative Solutions for End-Users

14:00 – 15:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Enhancing Water Stewardship through Industrial Water Reuse: Innovative Solutions for End-Users

In the face of escalating water scarcity and the urgent need for sustainable practices, industrial water reuse has emerged as a vital strategy for ensuring long-term water security and environmental stewardship to protect our natural water resources and basins. This panel will explore innovative solutions and best practices for end-users seeking to enhance sustainability through effective industrial water reuse systems.

15:00 – 18:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Colloquium: "Corporate Leadership in Addressing Water Scarcity" - CEO Lightning Talks

15:00 – 18:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Colloquium: "Corporate Leadership in Addressing Water Scarcity" - CEO Lightning Talks

This colloquium features a series of 6-minute talks by CEOs from diverse industries, each sharing their unique perspective on corporate leadership in addressing water scarcity. The format is designed to be fast-paced and engaging, providing concise and impactful insights in 6-minute presentations to be recorded and published as a collective white paper.

Welcome Remarks by IDRA and DOE

11^th December, 2024

08:00 – 05:00

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration and Badge Collection

08:00 – 05:00

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration and Badge Collection

08:30 – 09:00

Exhibition Hall - 10 & 11

Coffee and Networking

08:30 – 09:00

Exhibition Hall - 10 & 11

Coffee and Networking

09:00 – 09:05

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Opening Remarks by Emcee

09:00 – 09:05

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Opening Remarks by Emcee

09:05 – 10:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Coupling Nuclear Power Plants with Desalination: Impacts on Current and Future Desalination Systems

09:05 – 10:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Coupling Nuclear Power Plants with Desalination: Impacts on Current and Future Desalination Systems

Panel Description:

With an increasing interest in finding solutions to combat climate change and given global warmings impacts on water resources, nuclear energy offers significant potential to substitute fossil fuels and complement other renewable energy sources for desalination. Nuclear power can provide a stable and dispatchable base-load source of a significant amount of thermal energy for thermal desalination and electric power for membrane processes, unique among scalable renewable energy sources. Both nuclear power and desalination technologies are highly mature: nuclear energy is the worlds second-largest source of low-carbon power after hydropower, and it emits 70 times less CO2 than coal, 40 times less than gas, four times less than solar energy, two times less than hydroelectricity and two times less amount as wind energy.

The increasing interest in nuclear energy for desalination is motivated not only by environmental reasons but also by long-term economic and energy security considerations, as nuclear energy provides the users with security of supply and stability in energy prices. In addition, there is a growing interest worldwide in Small Modular Reactors (SMR), which can effectively hybridize with seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) and multi-effect distillation (MED) processes to provide a large quantity of desalinated water. The panel will discuss recent developments and the potential of nuclear energy for clean water and the environment.

10:00 – 10:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Moonshot: Global Prize for Innovation in Water

10:00 – 10:15

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Moonshot: Global Prize for Innovation in Water

10:15 – 10:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Moonshot: IDRA Be Water Positive + and Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) CEO Water Mandate

10:15 – 10:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Moonshot: IDRA Be Water Positive + and Net Positive Water Impact (NPWI) CEO Water Mandate

10:30 – 11:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Innovation in Regulations: What do we need?

11:00 – 12:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Innovation in Regulations: What do we need?

The World Bank leads ongoing efforts to support countries in developing robust, forward-thinking regulatory frameworks that can foster innovation and ensure sustainable water management for generations to come. As climate change intensifies and global water resources face unprecedented pressures, the need for innovative and adaptive water sector regulations has become more critical than ever. The panel discussion will explore the evolving landscape of water management, focusing on the regulatory frameworks that can support and accelerate innovation in this essential sector.

12:00 – 13:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Water Stewardship: Building Collective Action for Water Resilience

12:00 – 13:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Water Stewardship: Building Collective Action for Water Resilience

The session will explore how water stewardship contributes towards resilience and adaptation efforts in the face of water insecurity across different value chains and sectors. It will introduce the concept of water stewardship and the collective value it brings to discussions and applications of desalinization and reuse. It will elaborate on why resilience is an important theme for AWS and its growth strategy and how re-use and desalination is explored within this.

13:00 – 14:30

Lunchroom - Hall 9

Lunch Break

13:00 – 14:30

Lunchroom - Hall 9

Lunch Break

14:30 – 15:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Tackling PFAS and Forever Chemicals: Regulatory Landscape and Advanced Treatment Solutions

14:30 – 15:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Tackling PFAS and Forever Chemicals: Regulatory Landscape and Advanced Treatment Solutions

Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals," present a significant challenge to public health and the environment. Research reveals associations between PFAS exposures and a variety of adverse human health outcomes, including immune system dysfunction, impaired child development, and cancer. This panel brings together leading experts to discuss the latest developments in detecting, treating, remediating, and regulating PFAS.

15:30 – 16:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

15:30 – 16:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

16:00 – 17:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Synergizing Hydrogen and Desalination: Innovative Pathways for Mutual Advancement

16:00 – 17:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Synergizing Hydrogen and Desalination: Innovative Pathways for Mutual Advancement

The intersection of hydrogen production and desalination presents a unique opportunity for mutually beneficial advancements in both fields. This panel will explore how integrating hydrogen production with desalination processes can lead to enhanced efficiencies, reduced environmental impacts, and the development of sustainable energy and water solutions.

Key topics will include Innovative Synergies, Technological Advancements, Environmental and Economic Impacts, Policy, and Market Drivers.

Sponsored by Almar:

17:00 – 18:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture to Ensure Food Security: Desalination, Water Reuse, Renewable Energy

17:00 – 18:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Agriculture to Ensure Food Security: Desalination, Water Reuse, Renewable Energy

The agriculture sector is under increasing pressure to secure water resources, reduce its water footprint, and adopt sustainable practices. This panel will explore innovative solutions - such as advanced desalination, water reuse, renewable energy integration, and regenerative techniques - that enable the sector to meet these challenges while maintaining food quality and safety.

12^th December, 2024

08:00 – 05:00

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration and Badge Collection

08:00 – 05:00

Concourse Area – Between Hall 10 & 11

Registration and Badge Collection

08:30 – 09:00

Exhibition Hall - 10 & 11

Coffee and Networking

08:30 – 09:00

Exhibition Hall - 10 & 11

Coffee and Networking

09:00 – 09:10

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Opening Remarks

09:00 – 09:10

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Opening Remarks

09:15 – 10:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Translational Research and Building Your Career to Address Water Scarcity: Meet the Professors

09:15 – 10:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Translational Research and Building Your Career to Address Water Scarcity: Meet the Professors

The scarcity of safe drinking water, exacerbated by climate change, is a huge problem for civilization. How can innovative solutions help us continue delivering clean water to all despite the challenges of population growth and climate change?

10:30 – 11:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

10:30 – 11:00

Exhibition Area - Hall 10 & 11

Coffee Break

11:00 – 11:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Youth 4 Sustainability Session

11:00 – 11:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Youth 4 Sustainability Session

This session is dedicated to Masdar’s Y4S to share their initiatives, workshops and strategies that cater to empowering the youth towards a sustainable future.

11:30 – 12:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

IDRA Young Leaders visit the Past, Present and Future of Desalination and Reuse

11:30 – 12:30

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

IDRA Young Leaders visit the Past, Present and Future of Desalination and Reuse

This session will draw on the outgoing and incoming Young Leaders co-chairs to highlight the best of desalination’s past and present, as well as hopes for the future, by drawing on specific desal projects that hold special significance, either to them individually or to the desalination industry. As well as shedding light on groundbreaking treatment projects, this session is an opportunity to introduce the new intake of IDRA YLP co-chairs to the industry in Abu Dhabi.

Welcome & Introduction
Visiting the Past: A Recap of YLP Journey
Present: Key Challenges and Opportunities
Future: Interactive Session: What Can We Do Differently?
Wrap-Up, Conclusions, and Q/A session

12:30 – 13:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Congress Recap: Key Takeaways

12:30 – 13:00

Plenary Hall - ICC 2-3

Congress Recap: Key Takeaways

13:00 – 15:00

Lunchroom - Hall 9

Closing Luncheon and Technical Awards Ceremony

13:00 – 15:00

Lunchroom - Hall 9

Private Area

THEMATIC PROGRAM OVERVIEW