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Pre-Summit, Sunday, October 15, 2023
13:00-17:30
Registration at Alfonso XIII Hotel Seville
18:30-22:30
Cocktail Reception at Las Setas de Sevilla Sponsored by: 
DAY 1 Monday, October 16, 2023
Location: Alfonso XIII Hotel Seville
07:00-17:00
Registration at Alfonso XIII Hotel Seville
09:00-10:35
Opening Ceremony, Plenary Hall, Salon Royal
IDA Welcome:
- Ms. Shannon McCarthy, IDA Executive Director (SG), IDA
- Mr. Fady Juez, IDA President, Managing Director, Metito
- H.E. Fouad Makhzoumi, Member of the Parliament – Government of Lebanon, Former IDA President and Board Member, Lebanon
Host Country Welcome Remarks
H.E. Teresa Ribera, Vice-President and Minister for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, Spain, in her stead Ms. Concepcion V. Marcuello Olona, Water General Directorate, Spain
Hon. Mr. Ramiro Angulo Sánchez, Secretary General, Water of the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, Spain
Keynote Addresses
H.E. Prof. Hani Sewilam, Minister for Water Resources and Irrigation, Arab Republic of Egypt
H.E. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim, Governor of Saline Water Conversion Corporation, “Fifty Years of Water Security in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Through Desalination”
H.E. Awaidha Murshed Ali Al Marar, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, UAE, in his stead Eng. Khadija Hasan Bin Braik, Technical Regulation Director, DOE, UAE
H.E. Hania Pérez de Cuéllar, Minister for Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS), Peru
Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director, Water Global Practice, World Bank, USA
09:00-10:30
Opening Ceremony, Welcome Remarks, Salon Real
IDA Welcome, S. McCarthy, F. Juez, G. Delacamara, J. Johnson
H.E. Teresa Ribera, Vice-President and Minister for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, Spain.
H.E. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim, Governor of Saudi Water Conversion Corporation
DOE Hi Level TBC (suggesting Al Marrar or Al Rumaithi)
UN Water or UNGA Water Conf. Co-Chair TBC (Henk Ovink)
10:35-11:00
Refreshment Break, Garden Terrace
Thematic High Level Sessions
Salon Real
11:00-11:05
11:05-11:45
Thematic Program Overview: Dr. Gonzalo Delacamara, Chairperson, IDA Thematic Program Committee, Director, IE University Center for Water and Climate Adaptation, Spain
The Acceleration of Solutions for Growing and Critical Water Demands Requires Innovative Approaches to Financing Projects
Mr. Carlos Cosin, CEO, Almar Water Solutions, Former IDA President, Spain, and Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha, Global Director, Water Global Practice, World Bank, USA
Description: The use of Non Conventional Water Resources (NCWR) to protect natural resources requires new models in project development structures with guarantee’s, including hybrid financing from World Bank and disruptive PPP programs. We must develop new ideas to support the water sector which has been forgotten and requires strong political support.
11:45-12:00
Keynote: Impact of Climate Change on Building a Sustainable Water Ecosystem, H.E. Khaled al Qureshi, CEO, SWPC, Saudi Arabia
12:00-13:00
Desalination and Reuse as Part of the Water Supply Portfolio
Moderator: Dr. Marshall W. Davert, Executive Vice President, Global Major Pursuits Director, Stantec, USA
Description: The ability of large utilities, agricultural entities, and industrial users to address their long-term water supply demands is an increasingly intractable problem around the world. Increasing population, dwindling surface water, and groundwater supplies (due to climate variability), aging infrastructure, limited ability to pay, social equity concerns, and green energy/decarbonization pressures are all front-of-mind issues. This panel will feature global water executives who are navigating political, technical, social, and financial challenges as they try to provide us with our most precious commodity: water.
Panelists: Mr. Marty Adams, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, USA, Mr. Jaime Sanchez, Commercial Director, Europe, VEOLIA Water Technologies & Solutions, Spain, Mr. Richard Price, Group Chief Engineering Director, Pennon Group, UK, Ms. Lijun Mo, Head of Future Water Solutions, Water Corp, Australia
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break Sponsor by 
14:00-15:00
Decarbonization of the Water Sector
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Moderator: Mr. Paddy Padmanathan, former President and CEO, ACWA Power, KSA
Description: Capital-program emissions are significant and poised to become the largest single contributor to water service companies and other companies within the water sector as they address decarbonizatoin needs. This panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities in reaching a decarbonized water sector.
Panelists: Mr. Angel Alday, Vice-President, Coxabengoa, Spain, Mr. Tatsuya Matsushima, Sales and Marketing Director, Toray, Middle East, KSA, Dr. Hussain Bassi, Senior Expert in energy management at the R&D department (WTIIRA), SWCC, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Oscar Calles, Manager, Desalination & Process, TAQA, UAE, Mr. Michael Bjorn, Vice President, Danfoss, Denmark
15:00-15:15
Keynote: Hon. Chris Holmes, Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group, USA
15:15-15:30
Keynote: Mr. Marco Arcieri, Vice President Honoraire, International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage, Italy
15:30-15:45
Keynote: To be announced
15:45-16:00
Keynote: The Governance of Desalination and Reuse: Creating the Enabling Environment for Mainstreaming Unconventional Resources in the Water Mix, Mr. Zael Uriarte, Senior Water and Sanitation Specialist, World Bank, USA
16:00-16:30
Refreshment Break, Garden Terrace
16:30-17:30
The Role of Policy in Driving Greater Water Reuse with Education and Outreach, Incentives, Removing Barriers, and Regulations
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Moderator: Mr. Jon Freedman, Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs and Policy, Veolia, USA
Description: Challenges for reclaimed water reuse go well beyond technological challenges: regulatory mechanisms, economic incentives, industrial symbiosis approaches (thus creating markets for reclaimed water, nutrients, and energy), measures to address social reluctance to reuse water, hybrid (grey and green infrastructures), enablers for the uptake of innovation, sound financial mechanisms, etc. are needed. This calls for enhanced public policies overall. This panel will assess the role of public policy in fostering water reuse.
Panelists: Mrs. Patricia L. Sinicropi, Executive Director, WateReuse Association, USA, Mr. Emmanuel Van Houtte, Director, Water Reuse Europe, USA, Mr. Gustavo Saltiel, Global Lead for Water Supply and Sanitation, World Bank, Representative, USA, Mr. Eduardo Orteu, Public Law and Regulatory of counsel at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo (GA_P), Spain
19:45-23:45
Welcome Reception, Royal Alcazar Palace, held under the patronage of the Mayor of Seville
Sponsored by Almar Water Solutions
Technical Program Sessions
Salon Hispalis
11:00-11:05
11:05-12:00
11:05-11:15
Technical Program Overview: Mrs. Jantje Johnson, Chairperson, IDA Technical Program Committee, Founding Partner, OrangeBoat, USA
Fifty Years of Research & Innovation Driving Potable Reuse Implementation in the United States
Curated By the WateReuse Association and Water Research Foundation
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Moderator: Mr. Craig W. Lichty, Northern California Area Director and Vice President, Black & Veatch, USA
11:15-11:25
Mrs. Pat Sinicropi, Executive Director, WateReuse Association, USA
11:25-11:35
Dr. Peter Grevatt , CEO, Water Research Foundation (WRF), USA
11:35-11:45
Mr. Jason Dadakis, Executive Director of Water Quality & Technical Resources for the Orange County Water District, USA
11:45-12:00
Panel Discussion and Q&A
12:00-13:00
Unconventional Water – Vision and Implementation
12:00-12:05
Session Co-Chair: Mr. Miguel Angel Sanz, President, MS Water Consult, Spain
Session Co-Chair: Mr. Rachid Ghamraoui, Vice President, BESIX, Middle East
12:05-12:20
“Integration of renewable energy surpluses in WWTP through biomethane production” Mrs. María M. Micó , Head of Wastewater and Resource Recovery Area, Innovation Department, Acciona, Spain
12:20-12:35
“Energy Consumption Savings in Desalination by Good Pactices” Ms. Nuria Peña García, Director of Global Scientific Services, H2O Innovation, Spain
12:35-12:50
Plant Availability Analysis for Brine Mining with Selective Desalination Plants, Dr. Avijit Dey, Technology professional, Worley, USA
12:50-13:00
Q&A
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break Sponsor by
14:00-16:00
Unlocking the Potential of Brine
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Session Co-Chair: Mr. Nikolay Voutchkov, Executive Director, NEOM Research Institute, Saudi Arabia
Session Co-Chair: Mrs. Jantje Johnson, Founding Partner, OrangeBoat, USA
14:05-14:20
14:20-14:35
“Desalination Brine Mining: The Perfect Synergy between Economics and Sustainability for SWRO Plants,” Mr. Tomer Efrat, VP R&D, IDE, Israel
“Reducing Energy Use and Costs Of Zero Liquid Discharge for Lithium Brine Mining, Battery Manufacturing, and Battery Recycling,” Mr. Erik Davin Desormeaux, P.E., Director of New Applications – Energy Recovery, Inc., USA
14:35-14:50
14:50-15:05
“Brine Recovery: Achieving High Magensium Concentration using Selective Nanofiltration Membranes,” Dr. Harith Al-Omar, Global Desalination Marketing Manager, DuPont Water Solutions, Germany
“Decarbonization of Salt and Mineral Extraction Process Using Osmotically Assisted Reverse Osmosis and Advanced Hollow Fiber Membrane,” Mr. Takahito Nakao, Team Leader, Toyobo MC Corp, Japan
15:05-15:20
15:20-15:35
“Umm Al Houl Expansion Plant, a Sustainable Solution for Large-Scale Water Production through Innovative Brine Reuse Strategies,” Mr. Iñigo Ajuriagogeascoa, Technical Leader, Desalination Project Manager, Acciona, Spain
“Valorisation of Brines From Wastewater Treatment For On-Site Production Of Value-Added Chemicals,” Ms. Nicole Lima Fermín, Project Manager, Cetaqua Water Technology Center, Spain
15:05-15:20
15:20-15:35
“Softener Regeneration Optimization,” Eng. Khaled Kamal Bekair, Process Engineer, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Q&A
16:00-16:30
Refreshment Break, Garden Terrace
16:30-18:00
Unconventional Water Resources Contributing to a Circular Economy with a Focus on Water Neutral, Decarbonization, and Non-Potable Re-Use
Session Co- Chair: Dr. Lars Spaeth, General Manager Passavant-Geiger (Aqseptence Group GmbH), Germany
Session Co-Chair: Mr. Victor Verbeek, ANZ Regional General Manager, Toray Membrane, Australia
16:35-16:50
16:50-17:05
17:05-17:20
17:20-17:35
17:35-17:50
17:50-18:00
“Produced Water from Gas Fields as a Non-Conventional Water Resource: Testing of Different Water Treatment Methods,” Dr. Jenny Lawler, Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Senior Research Director, Water Center, Qatar
“Shengdong Industrial Waste Water Treatmnet Plant: A Water Neutral Demonstration in Petrochemical Industry,” Mr. Bin Zheng, Chief Engineer, SUEZ Environmental Technology (Beijing) Company Limited , China
“The Trajectories of a Design in a Booming Industry – Maximizing Carbon Recycling & Reducing Carbon Intensity through Waste Water Treatment,” Mr. Simone Callioni, Global Lead Project Development Manager, Aquatech, USA
“Combination of High Rate Softening, HF Nanofiltraion and Reverse Osmosis for Reuse in Dairy Industry,” Mr Yvan Poussade, Senior Technical Expert, Veolia, France
“Removal of Compounds of Emerging Concerns (CECs) in Municipal Water by Means of Different Advanced Technologies,” Mrs. Patricia Terrero, Innovation Manager , SACYR AGUA, Spain
Q&A
19:45-23:45
Welcome Reception, Royal Alcazar Palace, held under the patronage of the Mayor of Seville
Sponsored by Almar Water Solutions
DAY 2 Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Location: Alfonso XIII Hotel Seville
07:00-16:00
Registration at Alfonso XIII Hotel Seville
09:00-10:30
Opening Ceremony, Welcome Remarks, Salon Real
IDA Welcome, S. McCarthy, F. Juez, G. Delacamara, J. Johnson
H.E. Teresa Ribera, Vice-President and Minister for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, Spain.
H.E. Abdullah Ibrahim Al-Abdulkarim, Governor of Saudi Water Conversion Corporation
DOE Hi Level TBC (suggesting Al Marrar or Al Rumaithi)
UN Water or UNGA Water Conf. Co-Chair TBC (Henk Ovink)
Thematic High Level Sessions
Salon Real
08:30-09:30
Sustainable, Affordable and Scalable Water Solutions to Mitigate Extreme Weather Events
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Moderator: Mr. Gavin Van Tonder, Executive Director, ENOWA Water, NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Description: Projected longer‐term droughts (more intense and frequent as a result of climate change) and chronic water scarcity in some regions, underscore the need to store more water as a back-up resource to manage climate extremes. Depleted aquifers have been used to store water by substituting surface water use for groundwater pumping (conjunctive use, CU) or recharging groundwater with surface water (Managed Aquifer Recharge, MAR). This panel will focus on the use of reclaimed water reuse, enhancing and protecting natural buffers and barriers. The panel will also explore harvesting rainwater storage and reuse.
Panelists: Mr. Ulrich Schott, Director of the Water Business Unit, Dornier Group, UAE, Dr. Ellen Kohler, Director of Applied Research and Programs, The Water Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA, Mr. Chris Hill, Senior Vice President, Global Drinking Water Market Sector Leader, AECOM, USA
09:30-10:30
The Importance of Infrastructure to Complete the Value Chain of Sustainable Water Resources
Moderator: Mr. Imad Makhzoumi, CEO, ENOIA, UAE
Description: Offsetting the global water crisis is not just about recycling and new water generation from non-traditional sources; we also need infrastructure efficiency. In many parts of the world, faulty water infrastructure leading to non-revenue water poses significant challenges that technology innovation, planning, and green solutions can improve.
Panelists: Mr. Mohamed Hemeida, President, WETICO Water and Environment, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Nizar Kammourie, CEO, SAWACO, Saudi Arabia, Mr. Yvan Treal, Development Director, Engineering & Construction – Suez International, France, Mr. Hugh Corrigan, Director, Capital Consulting International (CCi)
10:30-11:00
Unconventional Solutions for Unconventional Resources. Addressing Sustainability, Bankability and Affordability Constrains
Moderators: Ms. Patricia Lopez, Sr. Water Specialist, Global Water Team, Financing, World Bank, and, Mr. Naoll C. Mary, Senior Operations Officer, Upstream Municipal and Natural Resources Infrastructure, IFC, USA
Description: Developing large-scale and bankable desalination and reuse programs requires establishing effective policy, institutional and regulatory frameworks and incentives, as well arrangements that address environmental and financial sustainability and ensure the facilities are effectively operated and maintained. This session will discuss various approaches and institutional models around the World to mobilize financing and manage the construction, operation and maintenance of desalination and reuse infrastructure, as well as innovative financial structuring and contractual models that consider bankability and affordability constrains.
Panelists: H.E. Hania Perez de Cuellar, Minister for Housing, Construction and Sanitation, Perú; Mr. Manuel Menéndez Prieto, Advisor, Cabinet of the Secretary of State for the Environment Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Spain; Mr. Saroj Kumar Jha, World Bank, Water Global Director
11:00-11:30
Refreshment Break
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11:30-12:00
Unconventional Finance for Unconventional Water Resources. Making Bankable Desalination and Reuse in Emerging Markets (Part 2)
Moderators: Mrs. Patricia Lopez, Senior Water Specialist, Water Global team , World Bank, Spain, and, Mr. Naoll C. Mary, Senior Operations Officer, Upstream Municipal and Natural Resources Infrastructure, IFC, USA
Description: Desalination and reuse projects lend themselves well to be developed under PPP arrangements (for the construction, financing, operation and maintenance) under a project finance and/or blended finance approach (for de-risking). There are also opportunities/new models for PPPs under various contractual financial structuring arrangements/structures through hybrid PPP models (HAM model/performance-based payment for O&M/revenue securitization/escrow accounts) for various other WSS infrastructure and services including water supply, wastewater treatment, etc.
12:00-13:00
Exploring the Drivers, Boundaries, and Opportunities of Unconventional Water Sources for Industrial Applications
Moderator: Mr. Neil Reynolds, Chairman of the Advisory Board, SWCC, UK
Description: As worsening water scarcity, rising population, and growing industrial demand continue to put pressure on conventional sources of water, we must embrace a circular resilient water economy. Technological progress is increasingly providing new opportunities for the diversification of water supply sources in different industries, both through the reclamation and reuse of regenerated water and the desalination of brackish and saltwater. Digitalization of the water industry is but an example, if a relevant one, through AMI infrastructure, digital twins, intelligent asset management, GIS, AI, etc. Green hydrogen is also gaining momentum, partly due to the fiscal stimulus from resilience and recovery packages in the most advanced economies. This panel will explore how technology is shaping the future of unconventional water sources in industry, as well as other enabling factors needed such as changes in regulation, centralisation, and corporate culture for the uptak.
Panelists: Mr. Mohammed S. Halawani, Chief Executive Officer, Tawzea, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Hubert Fleming, Partner, Upwell Water, USA, Mr. Naoll Mary, Senior Operations Officer, Upstream Municipal and Natural Resources Infrastructure, IFC, USA
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-15:00
Long-term Water Security in Cities
Moderator: Dr. Gonzalo Delacámara, Director, IE Centre for Water & Climate Adaptation, Spain
Description: Given that irrigation agriculture is responsible for the most relevant share of water withdrawal worldwide, water challenges have long been seen through a rural lens given their implications on agriculture and food security. However, water security is increasingly becoming a prominent urban issue too. By 2050, 55% of the global population is expected to live in cities above 50,000 inhabitants. Water demand is expected to increase by 55% by then, especially due to growing demand from manufacturing, power generation, and domestic use. As a consequence of climate change, population growth, and rapid urbanization, cities will continue to face multiple pressures linked to deteriorating water quality and hygiene, increasing natural hazards (floods, droughts, sea-level rise), conflicts over water allocation, and aging infrastructure.
Panelists: H.E. Hania Pérez de Cuéllar, Minister for Housing, Construction and Sanitation (MVCS), Peru; Hon. Chris Holmes, Senior Advisor, Boston Consulting Group, USA
15:00-15:15
Keynote: 50 Years of Innovation for Adaptation to Climate Change, Mr. Thomas Altmann, Executive Vice President, Innovation & New Technology, ACWA Power, Saudi Arabia
15:15-15:30
Keynote: Global Prize for Innovation in Desalination (GPID), SWCC, Mr. Neil Reynolds, Chairman of the Advisory Board, SWCC, UK
15:30-16:00
Refreshment Break, Garden Terrace
16:00-17:00
50 years of Desalination and Reuse, Panel Discussion with the IDA Honorary Council
Moderator: Ms. Shannon McCarthy, Executive Director, SG, IDA, USA
YLP Co-Moderators: Dr. Antonella De Luca, Head of Competence Center Environmental Solutions, Omya International AG, Switzerland, Ms. Mariela Cuartucci, Sales Engineer, NX Filtration, Netherlands
Panelists: H.E. Fouad Makhzoumi, Member of the Parliament – Government of Lebanon, Former IDA President and Board Member, Lebanon, Mr. Leon Awerbuch, CEO, International Desalination Consulting Associates LLC., USA, Dr. Emilio Gabbrielli, Independent International Advisor, Australia, Mr. Ghassan Ejjeh, Senior VP BESIX, Director of SIXCO, Besix-Santotec, ASPCL, and SAFI Water, Belgium, Dr. Masaru Kurihara, Senior Scientific Director of “Mega-ton Water System”, Funding Program for World Leading Innovation R&D on Science & Technology, Japan.
17:00-18:00
Beyond Neutrality, Towards Positive Impact: The Water Positive Initiative
Moderators: Mrs. Marta Verde, CEO, GS Inima, Spain, and Mr. Alejandro Sturniolo, Global Head of Water Reuse and Strategic Partnerships, H2O Innovation, Spain
Description: Water scarcity and its impact on the environment and human life have become critical global concerns. This panel session aims to shed light on the collective responsibility of individuals, organizations, and governments in addressing wáter scarcity. “Water Positive” refers to an approach beyond mere conservation efforts. It entails actively replenishing and restoring water sources to achieve a sustainable balance. Being “Water Negative” implies contributing to water scarcity through wasteful practices and inadequate resource management.
During the panel session, experts from various fields will share their insights and initiatives toward achieving water positivity. The discussion will revolve around three key areas:
- Awareness
- Innovation
- Collaboration of entities involved to develop the framework
Panelists: Dr. Leo Hyoungkun Park, Vice President for Strategic Development, Capture 6, USA, Mr. Michael Lesniak, Senior Advisor, CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute, USA, Mr. José Manuel González, Assurance Manager at Alliance for Water Stewardship, Spain; Mr. Rafael Morales, Head of Business Development Africa, Americas & Europe, Water, Coxabengoa, Spain
19:00- midnight
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IDA 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Las Dueñas Palace
Technical Program Sessions
Salon Hispalis
08:30-11:00
Decarbonization of Desalination and Water Reuse Processes
Session Co-Chair: Mr. Borja Blanco, CEO AquaAdvice, Spain
Session Co-Chair: Dr. Miriam Balaban, Secretary General, European Desalination Society, Italy
08:35-08:50
08:50-09:05
“An overview of the Challenges Associated with Renewable Energy Driven Desalination in the Middle East,” Dr. Mohammad Alshawaf, Assistant Professor, Kuwait University, Kuwait
“Desalination and Renewables Power Sources. Efficient Designs for the World Largest RO Plants,” Mr. Juan García Millán, Desalination Technical Director, Lantania, Spain
09:05-09:20
09:20-09:30
“Water Scarcity and Energy Infrastructure Systems: A Case of Iraq and the Tigris-Euphrates Watershed” Dr. James H. Lambert, Professor of Engineering at the University of Virginia (UVA), USA
Q&A
09:30-09:45
09:45-10:00
10:15-10:30
10:00-10:15
“Combining WWRO and SWRO: DPR options to Reduce Carbon Footprint for Desalination”, Ms. Beatriz Calderon, Application Engineer, LG Chem, Spain
“Strategies for Enhancing the Use of Solar Energy in Utility Scale Desalination Plants,” Dr. Guillermo Zaragoza, Head of Solar Thermal Applications, CIEMAT-Plataforma Solar de Almería, Spain
“Hybridization Solar PV with RO Desalination Plant in Oman: Successful Case Study for Barka V IWP Project,” Mr. Alberto Aranda Reneo, Solar Energy Expert, R&D Department. GS INIMA, Spain
“A Step towards Net Zero: Coupling Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal and the Desalination Industry,” Dr. Juan Buceta, CTO, PRONOE, France
10:30-10:45
10:45-11:00
“Nuclear SMRS to Decarbonize Reverse Osmosis Desalination,” Dr. Jose Reyes, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer , Nuscale Power LLC, USA
Q&A
11:00-11:30
Refreshment Break
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11:30 -13:00
Agriculture – Unconventional Water Resources and Utilising Each Water Drop
Session Co-Chair: Mr. Mounib Hatab, Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Future Pipe Industries, UAE
Session Co-Chair: Mr. Silvio Oliva, Water Consultant, Italy
11:30-11:45
11:45-12:00
“Increased Resilience of Food Production through Agrivoltaics with Subsea Desalination,” Mr. Alexander Fuglesang, CEO, FSubsea AS
“Ultrafiltration as State of the Art Technology in Agricultural Municipal Waste Water Re-use,” Mr. Harith Al-Omar, Global Desal Marketing Leader, DuPont Water Solutions, USA
12:00-12:15
12:15-12:30
“Case Study for Irrigation Reuse – Al Mahsamma Drainage Water Treatment Plant,” Eng. Ahmed Abdelhakim, Proposal Manager, Metito Water Treatment, Egypt
“Waste Water Reuse, Reverse osmosis, Energy Efficiency, Energy Recovery” Dr. Eli Oklejas, Owner & CEO, Fluid Equipment Development Company (FEDCO) USA
12:30-12:45
12:45-13:00
“Innovative Concept for Water Reclamation and Reuse for Agricultural and Urban Landscape Irrigation Purposes in Northern Franconia, Germany,” Dr. Christopher Schwaller, Senior Consultant, Ramboll, Germany
Q&A
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
14:00-15:30
Best Practices In Water Treatment
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Session Co-Chair: Dr. Hoon Hyung, Head of LG Water Solutions, South Korea
Session Co-Chair: Dr. Christine Kleffner, Research Associate (Postdoc), TH Köln, Germany
14:05-14:20
14:20-14:35
“Use of Delaminated Clay for the Degradation of Amoxicillin In Aqueous Medium, Through Fenton Type Processes,” Ms. Diana Lorena Lugo, PhD student, Pontifical Javeriana University, Colombia
“Fish Friendly Pumps for the New Dilution Pumping Station: Carlsbad Desalination Plant,” Mrs. Maria Elena Rodriguez Hernandez, Water Engineering Director, Ingeteam (Water Sector), Spain
14:35-14:50
14:50-15:05
“Predictive Model to Control Ferric Chloride Dosing in SWRO Desalination Plant,” Eng. Gayda Mutahar, AI Researcher, Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), Saudi Arabia
“Partial Loads Influence In the Design of Lime Saturated Water and Carbon Dioxide Injections in Large Desalination Plants” Mr. Miguel Ramón Muro, Senior Process Engineer, Coxabengoa, Spain
15:05-15:20
15:20-15:30
“RO Protection as Performance-Based Service,” Mr. Amichai Felder, VP Process & Innovation, Atlantium Technologies Ltd., Israel
Q&A
15:30-16:00
Refreshment Break, Garden Terrace
16:00-17:00
Unconventional Water Resources Contributing to a Circular Economy, Water Neutral, Decarbonization, Potable Water, and Beverage Re-Use
Session Co-Chair: Mr. Johnny Obeid, Vice President Middle East at Veolia, UAE
Session Co-Chair: Ms. Marie-Laure Thielens, Ingenieur Specialist, Laborelec NV/SA, Belgium
16:00-16:15
16:15-16:30
“Communication Plans and Strategies for Advancing Public Acceptance of Potable Reuse Projects – Vital for our Water Future,” Mr. Mark J. Millan, Principal, Data Instincts, USA
“Direct Potable Reuse at Belgium’s Largest Retailer with High Recovery CCRO Technology,” Mr. Jeroen De Lathouwer, VP Business Development, Waterleau Group NV, Belgium
16:30-16:45
16:45-17:00
“Membranes for Water Reclamation in Brewery and Municipal: a Feasible and Proven Opportunity,” Dr. Victor Monsalvo, Head of Eco-efficiency Area, Innovation and Technology, FCC Aqualia, Spain
Q&A
19:00- midnight
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IDA 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Las Dueñas Palace
DAY 3 Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Location: Offsite meeting and luncheon at Hacienda La Soledad, near Seville Sponsored by:
07:45
Delegates Board Buses from Alfonso XIII to Hacienda La Soledad
08:00
Bus Departure Time
08:30 – 09:00
Welcome Coffee Sponsored by 
09:00 – 09:05
IDA Welcome Remarks
09:05 – 09:15
Hacienda Talk: Mr. Pedro Almagro, CEO, Lantania Water, Spain
09:15 – 09:35
In Conversation – How to Meet Water Positive and Carbon Neutral Challenges
Moderator: Mr. Victor Verbeek, ANZ Regional General Manager, Toray Membrane, Australia
Panelists:
- Ms. Marta Gil de la Hoz, Chief Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability Officer,Sacyr, Spain
- Dr. Domingo Zarzo, Innovation and Strategic Projects Manager, SACYR Agua, Spain
09:35 – 11:35
09:35 – 10:05
Industrial Water’s New Future: The Challenges and Opportunities in Moving to Net Zero and Water Positive
A Golden Age of Technology in Water: Innovation, Technology, and Commercialization Trends
Conversation with Mr. Devesh Sharma, CEO, Aquatech, USA, Mr. Paul O’Callaghan, Founder and CEO, Blue Tech Research, Ireland, and Professor Jerome Engel, Adjunct Professor Emeritus, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, USA
Description: Undoubtedly reaching a Net Zero target imposes a number of challenges for Industrial Users but selecting the right solution from the numerous existing and coming options available is a crucial step towards achieving the objective. Join us in this session with Mr. Paul Callaghan and Prof. Emeritus Jerome Engel who will share their views around the important role of innovation in achieving Net Zero, the new trends, challenges and opportunities that Net Zero brings to the Water Industry, and how we bring innovation to market.
10:05 – 10:35
10:35 – 11:05
There is No Green Without Blue: Water’s Role in the Energy Transition
Moderator: Ms. Verónica García Molina, Global Marketing Leader, Industrial Water & Energy, DuPont Water Solutions, Spain
Panelist: Mr. James Assem, EMEA Regional Director, Water, Advisian, UK, Mr. Robb Simm, Head of Industrial, Stantec, USA
Description: Now that Green Hydrogen is no longer a future/long-term vision but rather a reality happening today the question is: Where is all the water needed for Green Hydrogen going to come from? The math is clear and Green Hydrogen production will only be possible if substantial infrastructure is made available to fulfill the water needs. In this session we will review the challenges, opportunities and potential routes in order to have viable, reliable and sustainable water sources to enable the Energy Transition.
The March to NZW+ – Real End-user Experiences
Moderator: Mr. Jose Diaz-Caneja, CEO, Acciona Agua, Spain
Panelists: Mrs. Inmaculada Granados, Head of Construction & Services, Google, Mrs. Sandy Fabritz, Director, Water Strategy, Freeport McMoRan, Mr. José Manuel González, Assurance Manager at Alliance for Water Stewardship, Spain
Description: Driven by sustainability targets, existing or coming regulatory or by water supply constrain, more and more Industrial End Users are adopting Net Zero Water schemes. In this session, a selected group of End Users are going to walk us through their experiences while achieving Net Zero. Join us to learn about the objectives of each case, the difficulties faces and the key milestones achieved.
Panel Closing Remarks
11:05 – 11:35
In Conversation – Water, Water, Everywhere: Reimagining Desalination and Reuse to Deliver Climate Resilience
Panelists:
- Mr. Daniele Strongone, General Manager EMEIA & APAC, American Water Chemicals, USA
- Dr. Antonella De Luca, Head of Competence Center Environmental Solutions, Omya International AG, Switzerland
- Mr. Rory Weaver, Director of Marketing and Business Development, FEDCO, USA
- Ms. Mariela Cuartucci, Sales Engineer, NX Filtration, Denmark
Desalination and reuse, also known as non-conventional water resources, are often marginal or absent in the general understanding of climate change and climate resilience. However, with 90% of climate impact felt through the water cycle – floods, droughts, and unpredictable rainfall – the ability to create new water resources is more important than ever.
Four IDA Young Leaders (YLP) will share their vision of a world with desalination and reuse 50 years from now without new inventions.
- Drivers of change – how can desalination and reuse work better for development agencies and international financial needs, and vice versa?
- The power of positivity – what is the Water Positive agenda, and how is it powered by desalination & reuse?
- Room for optimism – far from doom and gloom, there are chances for our industry to be part of global climate adaptation. How can we educate our markets and audiences in time?
- The value of water – the first objection to desalination & reuse is most often cost. How do we highlight the true value of water and its underappreciated role in the global economy?
11:35-11:50
Hacienda Talk
[URGENT ACTION REQUIRED]: Our critical role as water professionals in addressing climate impacts, Dr. Mike Dixon, CEO, Synauta, Canada
11:50-12:05
Hacienda Talk
Accelerating a Regenerative Economy through Oil and Brine, Mr. Nikolay Voutchkov, Executive Director, NEOM Research Institute, Saudi Arabia
12:05-12:35
Hacienda Talk
74 days sailing around the world surviving on desal; with IDA Be Water Positive +, Mr. Alex Thomson, Solo Round the World Sailor and Team Principal Be Water Positive Sailing Team
12:35-12:55
Hacienda Talk
“El desastre del los Gelves” of 1560: New evidence about the role of desalination, Dott. Eng. Emilio Gabbrielli, Former IDA President, Italy
12:55-13:00
IDA Closing Remarks
13:00
Aperitivo and Andalusian Horse Show
Luncheon held under the Orange Groves
15:30
Mr. Fady Juez, IDA President, Closing Remarks
15:45
Return transport to Seville
IDA Seville Summit on Water and Climate Change 15-18 October 2023, Seville, Spain
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Due to medical reasons, the Be Water Positive Sailing Team made the difficult decision to withdraw from racing in the Transat Jacques. We wish Skipper Scott Sawyer a speedy recovery.
Read the full press release here: https://www.canadaoceanracing.com/the-be-water-positive-sailing-team-withdraw-from-racing-in-the-transat-jacques-vabre/
