Reimagining Innovation: Strategic Transformation in a Disrupted Water Sector

24 Feb 2026
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • Rapid advancements in AI are colliding with climate pressures, inflation and regulatory shifts, opening new pathways for volatility management and innovation. What integrated approaches to resource planning and operational decision-making are emerging as a result?
  • How are governance and operational structures evolving to support the rapid adoption of emerging technologies, and what barriers must be overcome to enable meaningful transformation?
  • With traditional business models built around long-term, low-risk capital cycles, what financing mechanisms are emerging to support faster, more flexible investment in digital capabilities? How can utilities balance stability with the need for agility?
  • What do water customers expect for their money, and how can technology help utilities meet evolving customer demands around service reliability, transparency, and efficiency to justify investment and build trust?