Highlights of the Program
2 days business program:
Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION:
Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.
leaders talk:
Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.
MULTIPLE STREAMS:
A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.
SMART TECHNOLOGIES:
Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.
roundtable discussion:
Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.
Program
Day 1 :
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
BEYOND THE BAND-AID: ANALYZING RISKS FOR ENHANCED LEAK DETECTION AT LEHIGH COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY, PA
Emma Quail
Ferguson Waterworks
- Leveraging AI-driven risk analysis to anticipate pipe failures and improve sensor placement
- Targeting acoustic leak detection in high-risk zones to boost water loss mitigation efforts
- Enhancing operational efficiency and resource use through data-informed prioritization
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON AI-BASED RISK SCORING FOR STRATEGIC LEAK DETECTION
10:10 - 10:40
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON NEXT-GENERATION LEAK DETECTION: EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TRANSFORMING WATER LOSS MANAGEMENT
- Bridging legacy pipes with smart tech to boost data use, revenue growth, and customer service levels
- Solving the largest water leak issues by highlighting solutions and challenges of implementing a solution
- Combining smart meters, AMI systems, IoT, AI and machine learning for next-generation leak detection
- Exploring how new and emerging technologies enhance water networks, boost monitoring, and cut costs
| GoSoft Integrated Solutions Limited
11:30 - 11:55
FISTFUL OF DATA: IMPLEMENTING A PLATFORM THAT GRABS A HOLD OF AMI DATA TO MODEL AND LOCATE LEAKS IN A WATER SYSTEM
Andrew Boyle
Utilimatics
- Integrating AMI, sensors, and GIS with a hydraulic model for real-time leak detection
- Replacing manual testing with a platform that automates asset data and field insights
- Freeing engineering resources by auto-processing data and optimizing system response
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON USING AMI DATA TO BUILD A LEAK DETECTION PLATFORM
12:00 - 12:25
AI-POWERED HIGH FIDELITY DIGITAL TWIN FOR OPTIMIZING WATER SYSTEM OPERATION
Zheng Yi Wu
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
- Deploying high-fidelity digital twins to represent smart water grids in near real time
- Overcoming siloed data and model limitations with evergreen DT for system accuracy
- Detecting hidden leaks, bursts, and operational anomalies with AI-enhanced diagnostics
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMIZING SMART GRIDS WITH AI-DRIVEN DIGITAL TWIN SOLUTIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE WATER LEAKAGE EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
NETWORKING LEAK MONITORING WITH WEEKLY ANALYTICS
Kevin Barnes
Fluid Conservation Systems
- Utilizing acoustic remote monitoring devices for continuous leak detection in networks
- Delivering weekly LeakFX reports with prioritization, prediction, and leak categorization
- Enhancing value beyond simple logging by tracking correlation, location, and volume metrics
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON SMART LEAK MONITORING AND DATA-DRIVEN REPORTING
14:00 - 14:25
BENEFITS OF METERS AS A LEAK DETECTOR
Tracy Hernandez
Kamstrup
- Saturating the network with smart meters to enable precise, zone-level leak identification
- Surpassing traditional sensor-based methods with real-time consumption insights
- Reducing non-revenue water by leveraging interval data for early and accurate leak alerts
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON LEVERAGING SMART METERS FOR ACCURATE LEAK DETECTION
14:30 - 14:55
REDUCING NON-REVENUE PRODUCING WATER LOSS: SOME PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES
Mark Wade
BlueWater Solutions Group, Inc.
- Highlighting advanced and proven tools to reduce water loss in utility-scale systems
- Reviewing success stories that demonstrate measurable impacts on NRPWL reduction
- Equipping utilities of all sizes with techniques for sustainable water loss management
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO NON-REVENUE WATER REDUCTION
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
MILLIONS OF GALLONS LOST INDOORS: MULTIFAMILY LEAKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON UTILITIES
Esther Altura
DrizzleX
- Exposing hidden leaks in multifamily buildings that silently increase system-wide demand
- Demonstrating case studies where real-time detection led to millions of gallons saved
- Using AI and IoT to enable faster fixes, better utility-owner coordination, and savings
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON INDOOR LEAK DETECTION FOR MULTIFAMILY DEMAND REDUCTION
16:00 - 16:25
NON-REVENUE WATER REDUCTION CHALLENGES AND TECHNOLOGIES
Lou Rossetti
Orbis Intelligent Systems
- Addressing how drought, aging infrastructure, and workforce gaps worsen NRW loss
- Evaluating acoustic, satellite, valve- and hydrant-based leak detection innovations
- Exploring proactive strategies and tools to reduce NRW and adapt to regulatory change
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES AND TOOLS TO REDUCE NON-REVENUE WATER
16:30 - 16:55
E-VPMS® NETLEAK: REAL-TIME LEAK MONITORING FOR PIPE NETWORKS THROUGH WAVE PROPAGATION
Marco Marino
Enivibes S.r.l.
- Using vibroacoustic wave propagation to detect leaks across complex water distribution systems
- Guiding maintenance with pinpoint accuracy by isolating anomalies from operational noise via AI
- Tackling U.S. water loss challenges with scalable, real-time leak intelligence infrastructure
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON AI-ENABLED ACOUSTIC MONITORING FOR DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
EVALUATING CLIMATE CHANGE'S IMPACT ON WATER MAINS INFRASTRUCTURE RESILIENCE
Marcus Dlamini
Rand Water
- Assessing how rising temperatures, rainfall, and groundwater levels affect pipe stability
- Combining engineering, environmental science, and planning for resilience improvements
- Recommending adaptive strategies and modeling to safeguard future water distribution
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON CLIMATE RISKS AND RESILIENT WATER MAIN STRATEGIES
10:10 - 10:35
THE AI LEAK INTELLIGENCE STACK: TURNING SENSOR DATA INTO NON-REVENUE WATER RECOVERY
Zeev Wexler
Wexler LLC
- Leveraging AI to detect early leak signatures from pressure, flow, acoustic, and AMI data
- Streamlining detection-to-repair with workflows that reduce false alarms and repair delays
- Measuring ROI with metrics like time to detect, avoided bursts, and NRW recovered
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON USING AI AND SENSOR DATA TO REDUCE NON-REVENUE WATER
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
WATER PIPE REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES
Ken Hayes
Core and Main
- Identifying priority zones using asset inspections, telemetry, and anomaly detection tools
- Applying condition assessment, predictive analytics, and remediation estimations
- Supporting smart water resiliency with automated alerts and real-time compliance data
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED METHODS FOR WATER PIPE REHABILITATION
11:30 - 11:55
REHABILITATION OF AC PIPES WITH FLEXIBLE FABRIC-REINFORCED PIPE (FFRP)
Cassie Clancy
Radlinger Primus Line GmbH
- Addressing internal and external AC pipe degradation with cost-effective FFRP solutions
- Avoiding dig-and-replace by reinforcing pipe structure while minimizing hazardous disposal
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON NON-INVASIVE REHABILITATION OF AGING AC INFRASTRUCTURE
12:00 - 12:25
FROM BUILDINGS TO WATER NETWORKS: HOW AI + REAL-TIME SENSING ARE TRANSFORMING LEAK PREVENTION AT SCALE
Sanjay Poojary
Saya Life
- Using AI and ultrasonic flow signatures to detect leaks hours before traditional systems
- Deploying real-time sensing across networks to shift from reactive to preventive action
- Engaging utilities, owners, and insurers in shared-data models to reduce losses and risk
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON AI-POWERED LEAK PREVENTION ACROSS BUILDINGS AND NETWORKS
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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