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Innovating Towards Resilient Water SystemsJune 5th - 6th | Kew Gardens, London, UK

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The water cycle is where the impact of climate change is already being felt most keenly. Water scarcity and

flood risk are intensifying and directly affecting communities, economies and the environment. But rarely does

water get the attention it deserves in the climate change debate.

BlueTech Forum 2019 is focused on identifying workable solutions and market opportunities in water management

and technology. Now is the time to embrace new models for solving our burgeoning crises by valuing water

smartly and aligning its utility with fundamental principles of sustainability, inclusion and resilience.

At BlueTech Forum, you will join industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, utilities, industrial end users

and research institutes for a crafted agenda of Thought Leadership Roundtable Briefings, Innovation Showcase

Company Case Studies, End User Roundtables from a leading number of corporate and utility members,

alongside inspiring Keynotes from Industry Thought Leaders.

Learn about the technologies you will need to future proof your technology portfolio

Understand how macro drivers link with themes to create technology market opportunities

Identify the best thematic areas for strategic investment and acquisition

Intelligence briefings on markets where you can sell more of what you have already

Network with high level industry peers and stake‑holders in an intimate and convivial setting on the wonderful

lawns of Kew Gardens

Identify solutions to address corporate water risk and drive value

Concierge facilitated networking sessions to maximize your time

2019

Thought Provoking Agenda

Innovative Technology Providers

End User Presentations

First Class Venue

Innovating Towards Resilient Water Systems

Innovation Showcase Roundtables

12 Innovation Showcase companies will have 1 minute to pitch their case‑study and convince you to join their table to learn more.

Practical case studies will introduce delegates to the technology concept, its value proposition, the problem it solves, the influencers on the choice of technology, the experience gained during implementation, and the impact on the future rollout.

End User Innovation Needs Roundtables

This session will be facilitated in an interactive roundtable format where industrial and utility end‑users will be invited to identify key innovation challenges in their business, opportunities, and required solutions.

This session will also detail their experiences of working with technology companies and provide example case studies.

Confirmed companies include:

David SedlakAuthor of Water 4.0

Michael PawlynPioneer of Biomimicry

Nick JeffriesEllen MacArthur

Foundation

Confirmed companies include:

Acuva: High‑Performance Point of Use UV‑LED Drinking Water Disinfection Systems

ElectroScan: Electric currents to detect leaks in non‑conductive sewer and water pipes

Aqualia: Sustainable Algae Biorefinery for Agriculture and Aquaculture

iota Services®: Intelligent engineering solutions for water and sewerage networks

PowerTech Water: Electrochemical water treatment platform to tackle all aspects of water purification

Customem: Adsorbent biomaterials for targeted binding of micropollutants in wastewater, enabling the circular economy

Fracta AI: Leak Prediction Software

Confirmed Keynote Speakers Typhon Treatment Systems: Optimised geometrical configuration of UV LEDs for use in high flow‑rate biological and chemical water

WaterMax: Nanobubble Technology

Aquatech: AVMD™ Advanced Vacuum Membrane Distillation

LG Sonic: Chemical‑free algal bloom monitoring and control solutions

Eliquo Water Group: EloVac®‑P. Phosphorus Removal

Desah: Decentralized sustainable wastewater technology

Vienna Water Monitoring Solutions: Fully automated measurement system performing rapid microbiological on‑line measurements

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WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE 2019

10.00 INVITE ONLY: END USER PEER TO PEER MEETING Chairperson: Jeff Guild, VP, BlueTech Research If you are a utility or industrial end user and would like to participate, please contact Sarah Condon.

15.00 ONE-TO-ONE NETWORKING MEETINGSIn addition to networking over breakfast, lunch, dinner reception and coffee breaks, you can set up private meetings via our dedicated 1:1 Meeting App and allocate precious time to connecting with the most valuable contacts, all in the idyllic Cambridge Cottage.

17.00 Networking tour of the wonderful Kew GardensEnjoy a guided tour around the gardens and learn about Kew’s flora and fauna, historic buildings and vital conservation work, all the while bonding with your peers in the most beautiful and casual atmosphere!

18.00 REGISTRATION OPEN

18.30 Pre-conference drinks & standing dinner reception

Celebrate the start of the British summer with a selection of luscious dishes including fresh salads & vegetables, locally sourced meats and fish ‑ perfect for al fresco dining! Enjoy a glass of locally sourced craft beer & light summer wines. There will be Pimm’s of course, and local strawberries served with Devon Cream. All this in the stunning Temperate House. The perfect setting to network with peers, speakers and potential partners.

19.00 BRAVE BLUE WORLD TRAILER PREVIEWAttend the first official preview of Brave Blue World ‑ a stunning documentary that challenges commonly held assumptions about water. Gary White, CEO & Co‑Founder at Water.org & WaterEquity, will introduce the trailer to the film.

THURSDAY 6th JUNE 2019

07.30 Networking BreakfastConnect with your peers and forge long‑lasting business relationships.

8.30 Conference OpeningA welcome from BlueTech’s co‑hosts Divya Inna, Client Relations Manager, BlueTech Research and Tom Ferguson, VP Programming, Imagine H20.

8.35 Opening AddressPaul O’Callaghan, CEO, BlueTech Research

8.50Thought Leadership Roundtable BriefingsOpening remarks by Devesh Sharma, Managing Director, Aquatech & Emilio Tenuta, VP Corporate Sustainability, Ecolab Moderators will provide brief introductory primers on the topic after which there will be a facilitated discussion. The moderator will select one of our chance cards and delegates will be invited to engage in an interactive and light‑hearted discussion, setting the stage for informed discussions throughout the day and allowing you to interact with fellow delegates.1. “No drop left behind: A realistic approach to

leakage prevention and control? Is there an optimum level of leakage and what are the tools that can get us there?

2. Big Data Gold Rush – Who will be the winners and losers in the data monopoly game?

3. Managing Brine on the salty planet. 4. Solving decentralized jigsaw puzzle in

developing and emerging economies. 5. The inexorable rise of water reuse and

enabling technologies. 6. Not all innovations are created equally –

determining the best path to market. 7. The Water Quality Paradox. 8. The role of water in the smart city. 9. Resource Recovery – Essential for a

Sustainable Future. 10. Investment in Water.11. Impact of Regulations and Policy on Driving

Water Technology Adoption.12. Biosolids in the Future.

10.30 NETWORKING BREAK

10.50 KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Biomimicry: Are the answers in nature?Michael Pawlyn, ArchitectMichael is an architect and innovator who has been described as a pioneer of biomimicry.

11.05 Innovation Showcase RoundtablesOpening Remarks by Ralph Exton, Chief Commerical Officer, Suez

12 Innovation Showcase companies will have 1 minute to pitch their case‑study and convince you to join their table to learn more. The companies will introduce delegates to the technology concept, its value proposition, the problem it solves, the influencers on the choice of technology, the experience gained during implementation, and the impact on future rollout.

12.45 NETWORKING LUNCH Network with your colleagues on the lawn of Kew Gardens over a two course fork buffet lunch.

14.00 KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Water & the circular economyNick Jeffries, Insights & Analysis Team , Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

14.25 End User Innovation Needs RoundtablesThis session will be facilitated in an interactive roundtable format where industrial and utility end‑users will be invited to identify key innovation challenges in their business, opportunities, and required solutions.

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16.00 AFTERNOON NETWORKING BREAK

16.45 KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Water 4.0: The Past, Present, and Future of the World’s Most Vital ResourceDavid Sedlak, Author of Water 4.0 David is the Plato Malozemoff Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of California at Berkeley. Sedlak serves as editor‑in‑chief of the ACS Journal, Environmental Science and Technology.

17.00 BlueTech Innovation Awards CeremonyOpening Remarks by Menno Holterman, CEO, Nijhuis Industries

Companies taking part in the Innovation Showcase will recieve nominations and votes from the Technology Assessment Group (TAG) members and delegates to win one of two BlueTech awards.

17.15 Closing food and cocktail receptionUnwind with a drink, or two, at our closing reception where you will be transported back to a time where Kings and Queens once heard the echoes of chamber music and watched the flora dance to the evening breeze on the lawns of Kew Gardens.

5th - 6th June 2019

More reasons to book…. what previous BlueTech Forum attendees said

“ I’ve told many people in my organization that it was definitely the most effective event I’ve attended

in a few years, and possibly in my entire career in the water industry. The best parts were the peer-to-

peer networking and the roundtables that provided opportunities to learn a little about everyone’s

business and make follow up connections. The cross section of attendees is really phenomenal and I

haven’t seen any other events effectively bring together so many perspectives.”

Abigail Antolovich, Water Reuse & Efficiency Team, Denver Water

“ It was a pleasure to participate in the BlueTech Forum in Vancouver, to share the water strategy

of L’Oréal Operations, our motivation, the opportunities, the challenges and to exchange with

participants of different domains and activities as well as peers.” Hans-Ulrich Buchholz, Environmental Compliance, L’Oréal

“The BlueTech Forum was an excellent source of the latest technologies and developments in the

water process & management applications. All sessions were very informative and excellent for

networking. Highly recommended for CTO’s, CEO’s, CMO’s to attend and align the business strategy

with the evolving Industry and market needs.” Venkee Sharma, CEO, Aquatech

“The BlueTech team put together a great conference. I enjoyed my time and made a number of key

contacts which will benefit the future of my program. I hope to attend many more BlueTech forums in

the future. ” Toni McCrory, U.S. Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance, Walmart

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Price per delegate

• Full Rate $1,400 (USD)

• BlueTech Research Client Rate $1200 (USD)*

* Contact Sarah Condon to obtain your client discount

code.

The delegate package includes:• Access to all sessions

• Conference workbook including technology company

case studies

• A personal login for the online 1‑1 meeting system

• Opening networking food & drinks reception on the 5th

June

• Breakfast, luncheon and refreshments

• Closing networking food & drinks reception

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For more information contact Sarah Condon: Europe +353 21 233 9380 | North America +1 604 676 3581 | sarah.condon@bluetechresearch.com

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Accommodation

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