Spain is one of Europe’s frontrunners in water reuse and offers valuable experience in applying reuse solutions across multiple sectors. Following a roundtable organised by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain, the Spain–Netherlands Water Reuse Initiative was launched to strengthen collaboration between the Dutch and Spanish water sectors.
The initiative brings together water technology companies, drinking water utilities, water authorities, industries and knowledge institutions to exchange knowledge, share practical experience and explore opportunities for long-term collaboration.
During this webinar, you will be introduced to the initiative and we will look ahead to the working visit to Valencia and Madrid from 1–4 December 2026. You will gain insight into developments in water reuse in Spain and Europe, hear practical examples of Dutch–Spanish collaboration and learn more about what to expect from the working visit.
Who should attend?
This webinar is intended for:
- Dutch water technology companies
- Dutch water authorities
- Dutch drinking and industrial water utilities
Practical information
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 10:30 – 12:00 CET
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
Programme
- Welcome and introduction
Steven van Rossum (Water Alliance / WTEX10) & Paulina Coronel Romo (Embassy of the Netherlands in Spain)
Introduction to the Spain–Netherlands Water Reuse Initiative, the objectives of the webinar and the planned trade mission to Spain in the first week of December. - Water Reuse in Spain
Jorge Helmbrecht (Idrica)
An overview of Spain’s experience with water reuse, including current developments, practical applications and the role of water reuse in strengthening water security. - Water reuse and agriculture in a European Perspective
Simkje Kruiderink (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature)
An overview of how climate adaptation in agriculture and nature links to the wider water agenda, and why water reuse in agriculture is an important topic for the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature. - Dutch–Spanish Collaboration in Practice
Lucía Fernández (ARCADIS ESPAÑA Design & Consultancy)
A practical case demonstrating successful collaboration between Dutch and Spanish organisations, highlighting lessons learnt and opportunities for future cooperation. - Water Reuse in the Netherlands & Looking Ahead to the Trade Mission
Marina Gaton (Water Authority Zuiderzeeland)
An overview of the Dutch perspective on water reuse and an introduction to the trade mission to Spain. Participants will learn more about the mission objectives, the draft programme and the opportunities to exchange knowledge with Spanish utilities, industry and research organisations. - Next Steps & Closing
Juliette Douglas (Water Alliance) & Monique Bekkenutte (Waternetwerk)
Summary of the webinar, practical information about the trade mission and an invitation to become part of the Spain–Netherlands Water Reuse Initiative.
More about the working visit
The working visit to Spain is organised in collaboration with KNW, the Dutch Association of Regional Water Authorities (Unie van Waterschappen), Vewin and various Spanish partners. The visit will focus on exchanging knowledge and practical experience in water reuse and exploring opportunities for further Dutch–Spanish collaboration.
View the Save the Date for the working visit
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Organiser of this event
- Juliette Douglas
- +31 (0)683706450
- International Business Development
- juliette@wateralliance.nl
