TKI Matchmaking Event: Shedding Light on Water – Smart Innovations for the Water Sector
How can we make the water sector both smarter and more sustainable? During this event, discover how innovative technologies contribute to real-time monitoring, more efficient process management, and new forms of collaboration.
Why this event?
The water sector faces complex challenges, from the early detection of pollution to the optimisation of process control. New technologies enable faster, smarter, and more future-proof ways of working. But how do you translate these innovations from the lab to practical applications?
During this event, Water Alliance, Netherlands Water Partnership, BOM, and PhotonicsNL bring together companies, research institutes, and end users. Through inspiring real-world examples, interactive roundtable sessions, and ample networking opportunities, we will explore how collaboration can drive innovation.
What to expect
- Inspiring presentations from research institutes and companies.
- Practical examples of innovative measurement and analysis techniques.
- Interactive roundtables on water quality, collaboration and funding, and smart combinations of data and sensors.
- Plenty of opportunities to connect with new partners and develop ideas further.
Programme
Morning – Information and inspiration
09:30 – Arrival and coffee
10:00 – Welcome and opening
10:15 – Innovative technologies that make the water sector smarter
10:45 – The voice of the sector: what is happening within water utilities and industry?
11:15 – From research to practice: how sensor technology and data converge in water innovations
12:00 – Networking lunch
Afternoon – Roundtable sessions
13:15 – Round 1: discussions at theme tables
14:00 – Short break and change of tables
14:15 – Round 2: second discussion round at a different table
Theme tables
- Real-time water quality measurement – opportunities and needs
- From lab to practice – collaboration and funding
- Smart combinations – data, sensors, and control
15:00 – Joint feedback session
15:30 – Closing and a look ahead to 2026
16:00 – Networking drinks
Who should attend?
This event is relevant for:
- Water technology companies looking for innovative applications
- Industrial companies aiming to make their water management more efficient and sustainable
- Research institutes seeking to link their knowledge and technology to real-world challenges
Location
OnePlanet Research Center, Bronland 10, 6708 WH Wageningen
