Speaker Profile

Walid Khoury

TrusteeWater Environment Federation WEF

Walid Khoury is a member of the 2024-25 Board of Trustees for the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization based in Alexandria, Va. He is the founder and CEO of Desalytics, established in 2020 to tackle water challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. With over 22 years in the water industry, Khoury has held leadership positions at Fortune 500 companies like GE and Danaher. A strong advocate for diversity, Khoury promotes women's empowerment in the water sector, believing it enhances innovation and addresses community needs. He is a recognized speaker and thought leader, frequently invited to global water industry conferences. Khoury holds a master's degree in management from Harvard University, as well as degrees in Water and Environment Engineering and Water Sciences from Saint Joseph University.

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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.

02:00 PM - 02:25 PM

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