Discussion Panel: Desalination Innovation: CEO Leadership in Tackling the Water-Energy Nexus

This panel will explore the pivotal role CEOs play in driving sustainability within desalination, focusing on how they create an environment that encourages innovation to tackle pressing issues like high energy consumption, carbon emissions, and brine waste management. CEOs will discuss how they align their corporate vision with the goal of reducing desalination’s environmental footprint by adopting renewable energy sources and developing low-impact solutions. The discussion will also highlight the strategic leadership required to navigate regulatory challenges, invest in R&D for next-generation technologies, and foster partnerships that enable breakthrough solutions in desalination, ultimately supporting a sustainable and resilient water future.