Get an inside look at how the Water Alliance is creating partnerships that is fostering an innovation ecosystem for developing water technologies that can be used world-wide. The session will also showcase exciting Dutch examples of technologies that is recovering resources, circular and advancing energy saving for applications in water utilities, agriculture and industries.

Insights into how water and energy efficiency go hand-in-hand with water-first innovation driving circular value chains, recovering heat, recycling water, and reducing waste across sectors.

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) developed an innovative technology to extract lithium from seawater. This case study highlights the translation activities and collaborative efforts among the KAUST startup Lithium Infinity and key stakeholders in the Kingdom—including the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Ma’aden, Saudi Aramco, and KAUST.

Explore how to address water scarcity while simultaneously reducing energy consumption in desalination processes, particularly reverse osmosis (RO). The discussion will focus on ensuring long-term sustainability without compromising environmental integrity, and will feature perspectives from leading innovators in the water and energy sectors.

This case study explores smart irrigation systems and water reuse technologies that strengthen the water-energy-food nexus. It highlights specific projects how water technology innovations reduce water and energy consumption in agricultural settings while enhancing food security and climate resilience.