Explores innovative approaches to leveraging desalination brine as a resource for carbon dioxide (CO2) removal, addressing two critical environmental challenges simultaneously: freshwater scarcity and climate change.

A new understanding of drinking water and the standards that BWF develops and brings into the global space through worldwide partnerships, educational programs, and technological innovations. The focus lies on the fundamental human right to water, on health, and on access to water. On this basis, BWF expands access to high-quality water resources, grants source-quality certifications, establishes water sommeliers, awards breakthrough technologies, modernizes the hospitality program, connects countries across the world, and uses data and AI platforms to support decision-makers.

Telling the story of how Avon Lake became the first to implement this technology in partnership with South Korean company Techwin. Discuss drivers for the pilot, including global supply chain challenges and addressing inefficiencies with previous water treatment solutions.

Showcase their innovative financing approaches that are transforming water security initiatives across the MENA region. The presentation will highlight how strategic financial mechanisms are being deployed to address critical water challenges while promoting sustainable development.

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.

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.

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.

Explore how innovative partnerships and blended finance models are mobilizing multi-billion-dollar investments to accelerate water security projects across Africa. Showcases scalable strategies that can be replicated globally.

Discover how Singapore’s water ecosystem enables practical, cross-sector collaboration to drive sustainable innovation. This session will showcase how industry-to-industry partnerships, supported by a strong regulatory and innovation framework, are delivering real solutions to diverse water challenges in business and industrial settings.