WHY WATER REUSE AND DESALINATION ARE IMPORTANT FOR WATER SECURITY

This side event featured private and public sector speakers highlighting the critical role of water reuse and desalination solutions in building water security. Marty Durbin, Senior Vice

President, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, also announced the launch of a Global Industrial Water Reuse Champions Award.

Moderator:

• Shannon McCarthy, Executive Director, International Desalination Association

• Marty Durbin, Senior Vice President, Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Distinguished speakers included:

• Rep. Grace Napolitano (D-CA)

• Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO, Veolia

• Hon. Usha Rao Monari, UNDP

Expert Panelists:

• Carlos Cosin, Board Member, IDA, CEO, Almar Water Solutions

• Jon Freedman, Board Member, IDA and WateReuse Association, Senior Vice President, Global Government Affairs and Policy, Veolia

• Fady Juez, President, IDA, Managing Director, Metito

• Imad Makhzoumi, Board Member, IDA, CEO, Enoia

• Sharon Nappier, National Water Reuse Leader, Environmental Protection Agency

• Patricia Sinicropi, Executive Director, Water Reuse Association

• Gavin Van Tonder, Board Member, IDA, Executive Director, NEOM Water

The event also included contributions from one of the inaugural Industrial Water Reuse Champions Award winners, PepsiCo, who presented their experience and projects.

Collaborative partners included Veolia, the WateReuse Association, the Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.