{"id":46663,"date":"2025-09-16T14:07:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T12:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/?post_type=wa_events&#038;p=46663"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:45:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:45:43","slug":"closing-event-regain","status":"publish","type":"wa_events","link":"https:\/\/wateralliance.nl\/en\/event\/closing-event-regain\/","title":{"rendered":"Closing Event REGAIN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Pharmaceuticals out, value in:<\/strong> What if we no longer see wastewater as waste, but as the circular key to a sustainable industry?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After three years of intensive research, it is time to share what <strong>REGAIN<\/strong> has achieved. Researchers, students, and water professionals have worked together on innovative solutions to a major societal challenge: how can we make wastewater suitable for reuse while protecting our vulnerable Wadden Sea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>22 January 2026<\/strong>, we will present the results. During the symposium, we will guide you through the findings, insights, and future visions of this groundbreaking project. Expect an inspiring program with engaging speakers, surprising outcomes, and practical tools for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why you shouldn\u2019t miss this:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The latest insights on removing pharmaceutical residues from treated wastewater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical applications for industry and the water transition in the Wadden Sea ports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspiring stories from students, researchers, and partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A look into the future of water reuse in the Netherlands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:30 \u2013 12:30 | Technical Session: Deep Dive REGAIN<\/strong><br>An in-depth session for professionals and experts. This will present the technological insights gained during the project as well as the business plan that sets the course for future reuse of treated wastewater. The selection criteria for the best scenario will be clearly explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Presentations on the <em>technical report<\/em> and <em>business plan<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactive Q&amp;A<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:30 \u2013 13:30 | Lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>13:30 \u2013 15:30 | Main Program: \u201cClosing REGAIN\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keynote<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two speakers on <em>Water Challenges and the Water Transition<\/em>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One national authority on the theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One local expert on sustainability and water treatment in Northern Netherlands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short film<\/strong>: A project film about the process and impact of REGAIN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Panel discussion<\/strong>: Short presentations and panel talks with representatives of:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Waterschap Noorderzijlvest<\/em> \u2013 importance of the pilot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>WLN<\/em> \u2013 key lessons and conclusions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>North Water<\/em> \u2013 future scenarios and upscaling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>CEW<\/em> \u2013 the role of young researchers in REGAIN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Waddenfonds &amp; NPG<\/em> \u2013 why this project is considered a success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15:30 \u2013 17:00 | Networking Reception<\/strong><br>We will conclude the day with an informal networking reception. 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