Smart Infrastructure and Asset Management: CEO Perspectives on Future-Proofing Water Systems

This panel will focus on how CEOs are shaping the future of water management across the entire water cycle—including drinking water, wastewater, reuse, and industrial water—by leveraging innovation in infrastructure and asset management. CEOs will share insights on fostering a culture of proactive planning and investment in smart technologies, such as IoT-enabled sensors, AI-driven data analytics, and automated systems, to enhance the efficiency and resilience of water transmission, storage, and treatment infrastructure. The discussion will highlight strategies for balancing immediate operational demands with the long-term sustainability of assets, optimizing resource use, reducing water losses, and ensuring robust service delivery. The panel will showcase how visionary leadership in water management not only strengthens organizational competitiveness but also contributes to broader goals of water security, sustainability, and climate resilience.