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SIWW TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION SUMMIT 2015 Developing a Blueprint for Water Solutions
16-17 JUNE 2015
ONE FARRER HOTEL, SINGAPORE SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WATER
CO-CREATE a Blueprint for Water Solutions and Critical Technology Focus Areas
The Singapore International Water Week’s Technology and Innovation Summit (STIS) is an exclusive by-invitation only event. The summit will be attended by an international audience from water and wastewater utilities, industrial water users, solution providers, research institutes, international organisations, investors and technology multipliers.
ENGAGE in a needs-driven and technology-focused discussion to advance the adoption of effective and efficient technologies across sectors CONNECT and network with global leaders and key decision makers Exchange INSIGHTS AND BEST PRACTICES with the best in the global water industry Discover BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES and forge new partnerships
SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE
Welcome Address Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Singapore
An international programme committee will shape the summit programme and content with diverse global perspectives: Harry Seah
Chief Technology Officer, PUB
Bernard Tan
Managing Director, Singapore International Water Week
Opening Address Peter Joo Hee Ng, Chief Executive, PUB; and Summit Chairperson
Christopher Gasson
Publisher, Global Water Intelligence
Session 1: Forces Reshaping our Watery World Chaired by : Ian Law, Chief Executive Officer, IBL Solutions & Adjunct Professor, University of Queensland
Cindy Wallis-Lage
How do we continue to develop effective and efficient solutions for our water needs? We must be innovative. This session starts by identifying key global trends and factors driving innovation. Next, we will discuss criteria for global technology focus areas to develop solutions for the municipal and industrial water sectors.
Fong Saik Hay
Session 2: Lesser-Risk Innovation Chaired by : Piers Clark, Managing Director, Global Water Development Partners, Blackstone Portfolio Company
Helmut Kroiss
How can organisations become more innovative? Hear best practices from other organisations on innovation management frameworks that aim to reduce barriers to entry and mitigate risk factors. We will also discuss how to validate and assess new technologies.
Session 3: Global Solutions for Local Needs (Clean Water) Chaired by : Jonathan Clement, Chief Executive Officer, PWN Technologies What are the innovative approaches in improving water treatment, distribution and use? With differing needs from different countries, identify the Technology Focus Areas to aid in addressing the challenges faced in these areas.
President, Water Business, Black & Veatch Chief Technology Officer, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd; and President, Singapore Technologies Dynamics Pte Ltd President, International Water Association
Ian Law
Chief Executive Officer, IBL Solutions & Adjunct Professor, University of Queensland
Jonathan Clement
Chief Executive Officer, PWN Technologies
Steven Kloos
Partner, True North Venture Partners
Session 4: Global Solutions for Local Needs (Waste Water) Chaired by : Cindy Wallis-Lage, President, Water Business, Black & Veatch Is innovativeness important in treating wastewater in the long haul? Identify and prioritise Technology Focus Areas to improve wastewater discharge, collection and treatment for the municipal and industrial sectors to work towards the goal of a sustainable future.
Session 5: Financing Full-Cycle Innovation Chaired by : Christopher Gasson, Publisher, Global Water Intelligence Realising that innovation is important is not enough; we need to make it happen. We will explore different financing models for municipal and industrial water players to develop, scale-up and implement their innovative solutions.
Rob Renner
Executive Director, Water Research Foundation
Gary Amy
Visiting Professor & Coordinator for Membrane Science and Technology Consortium, National University of Singapore
Abdullah Al-Alshaikh
President, International Desalination Association; and Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Water Technology
For the detailed programme, visit www.siww.com.sg/stis-programme WWW.SIWW.COM.SG/STIS
INFORMATION ACCURATE AS OF MARCH 2015