Our Future Water Berlin Event Program

Our Future Water Berlin Event November 7, 2018 InterContinental Hotel Berlin Inviting all Current and Future Leaders to achieve water security Inviting Everyone of all ages and backgrounds to hear from Current Leaders and Future Leaders on how to achieve water security Inviting Everyone to be part of the future of water management Early Bird Tickets (Student/Young Professional and Regular attendees) on sale now until Aug 31st All ticket sales end on Sept 22nd (Hotel catering requirements)

www.ourfuturewater.com/berlin All tickets include catered lunch by Chef’s choice, networking coffee/tea breaks, and evening networking drinks

Our Future Water, founded by Robert C. Brears, Author of Urban Water Security (Wiley), The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus (Palgrave Macmillan), Blue and Green Cities: The Role of Blue-Green Infrastructure in Managing Urban Water Resources (Palgrave Macmillan), Natural Resource Management and the Circular Economy (Palgrave Macmillan), and Climate Resilient Water Resources Management (Palgrave Macmillan), series editor of Climate Resilient Societies (Palgrave Macmillan), and Founder of Mitidaption and Mark and Focus, created this initiative to connect current leaders with future leaders.

This is Our Future Water’s first global event that brings current leaders and future leaders together to build a water-secure world. The Our Future Water Berlin Event involves an array of interdisciplinary European and international speakers addressing how we can achieve water security. With extensive networking opportunities throughout the day, enhance your knowledge, make new contacts, and be part of the future of water management.

Our Future Water has partnered with Connect4Climate, which is a global partnership program launched by the World Bank Group and the Italian Ministry of Environment, together with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, that takes on climate change.

Our Future Water is a partner institution of the BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK. The BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK is an international gathering, bringing together people from the world’s most innovative scientific institutions in Berlin. It is dedicated to the dialogue between science and society to inspire a deeper understanding of our world.

The BERLIN SCIENCE WEEK fosters interdisciplinary exchange and encourages fellow participants to connect and learn from each other.

Host

Robert Brears Founder of Our Future Water Robert is hosting this event to connect current water leaders with future water leaders to make water security a reality. He is the author of Urban Water Security (Wiley), The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus (Palgrave Macmillan), Blue and Green Cities: The Role of Blue-Green Infrastructure in Managing Urban Water Resources (Palgrave Macmillan), Natural Resource Management and the Circular Economy (Palgrave Macmillan), and Climate Resilient Water Resources Management (Palgrave Macmillan).

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Moderator Karin Helmstaedt TV Host and Presenter Karin Helmstaedt is a Canadian-born journalist, moderator, and TV host based in Berlin, Germany. She studied in Toronto, Montreal and Paris, and alongside her studies had an impressive career as a member of Canada’s National Swim Team, participating in World Championships, Commonwealth and Pan American Games. It was from the international sporting arena that she embarked on her journalistic career, covering major sporting events, reporting extensively on doping, and eventually moving into broadcasting. Since 1999 she’s been one of the most constant faces on Germany’s global TV broadcaster Deutsche Welle. She hosted the news magazine “Germany Today,” before taking on the network’s flagship culture and lifestyle magazine “Euromaxx,” which she moderates in English and German. Over the years she has interviewed a broad range of personalities including politicians, CEOs, actors, directors, authors, athletes, chefs and musicians. She now draws on all that experience for her additional post as a live Culture Correspondent for DW News. Fluent in English, French and German, Karin is also a sought-after moderator, facilitator and consultant for conferences and events around Europe.

Meet your Speakers Dr. Dionysia Avgerinopoulou Vice Chair of Steering Committee, Global Water Partnership Dr. Avgerinopoulou is a politician in environmental matters, a specialized attorney in International, Environmental and Sustainable Development Law, and the recipient of the Green Star Award.* Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Bennerscheidt Managing Director (MD) of EADIPS FGR Since 2016 Christoph is managing director of the European Association for Ductile Iron Pipe Systems (EADIPS). He is member of different Working Groups at CEN, DIN and DVGW.

Uwe G. Becking Director IBM Germany Uwe is Head of Strategic Business Development in the Public Sector Digitalisation area in IBM Germany and previously with worldwide IBM responsible for emerging trends.

Christian Brachmann Managing director Stadtwerke Wadern GmbH Christian is Managing Director with a longtime experience in multiple discipline projects within various sectors, especially energy and water supply, infrastructure and the public sector.

Robert Brears Founder of Our Future Robert is the author of Urban Water Security, The Green Economy and the Water-Energy-Food Nexus, Blue and Green Cities, Natural Resource Management and the Circular Economy, and Climate Resilient

Nanco Dolman Leading Professional in Urban Flood and Water Resilience at Royal HaskoningDHV Nanco has wide experience in integrated (urban) water projects. He usually carries out consultancy work in the field of water system approach and spatial planning for governments and business interests.

Max Thabiso Edkins Acting Manager, Connect4Climate Program at World Bank Max is the climate change expert at Connect4Climate. He has been an advisor to South African climate and renewable energy policies and trained local communities in Namibia, Tanzania, and Kenya.

Chrysa Efstratiou Researcher in European Institute of Law, Science and Technology (EILST) Chrysa is a Researcher in EILST and a Research Fellow in THASSOS WATER SOS. Her core focus has been the study and analysis of soft energy applications to address water-related issues.

Siegfried Gendries Communication Consultant on Water and Partner fĂźr Wasser Expert Siegfried is a water communication consultant who works on water tariffs and development/implementation of innovative water pricing systems and social media communication on water.

Andrea Henao Managing Partner 360 Agency Berlin Andrea is one of the founders of 360 Agency Berlin. She is a revolutionary thinker believing an agency should take full responsibility of the brands and product they promote.

Nicolas Imbert Executive Director of Green Cross France et Territoires Revitalization and executive director of Green Cross France et Territoires, French branch of the international NGO.

Dr. Ina Keggenhoff Unit Manager German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) Ina is Unit Manager with BDEW and has previous experience with German Water Partnership and as an official in the flood protection department at the State Office of Environment Brandenburg.

Friederike Lauruschkus Managing Partner civity Management Consultants GmbH & CO. KG Friederike founded in 2010 civity Management Consultants together with an established team. She has been advising companies since 1997.

Ulf Leonhard Founder, WaterVent Ulf is founder of WaterVent which matches technology entrepreneurs (focus: cleantech, water, industry and related) with investors.

Martina Macpherson Managing Partner, Founder of Sustainable Investment Partners Martina is a board member of the Global Network for Sustainable Financial Markets.

She sits on the U.K. Sustainable Investment and Finance Association’s (UKSIF) analyst committee board.

Piero Pelizzaro Chief Resilience Officer Milan Piero is the Chief Resilience Officer and the City Lead for the H2020 Lighthouse project Sharing Cities at the Municipality of Milan.

He is an advisor of the Italian Ministry of Environment Land and Sea on Urban Adaptation Policy to Climate Change.

Dr. Bastian Piltz Head of Business Development Germany, Isle Utilities Bastian is passionate about the use of clean technologies for enhancing the integration of humans with natural water cycles. He bridges the gap between new technologies and their commercial application in the water sector.

Dr. Katrin Schuhen Founder of Wasser 3.0 Dr. Katrin Schuhen is the founder of Wasser 3.0, which provides centralized and decentralized solutions for improving water quality, including innovative materials that completely remove residues from wastewater (water) and drinking water.

Dr. Anabel Ternès Managing Director and Entrepreneur Anabel is managing partner of CoCarrier GmbH and HealthMedo GmbH, and Managing Director of the International Institute for Sustainable Management in Berlin.

Dr. Thomas Track Head of Water Technologies at DECHEMA Dr. Thomas Track, Head of Water Technologies, focus: industrial water management at DECHEMA Society for Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Frankfurt/Main (D).

OUR FUTURE WATER BERLIN EVENT NOVEMBER 7TH, 2018 INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL BERLIN

ALL BACKGROUNDS INVITED TO ACHIEVE WATER SECURITY

Agenda 08:00 – 08:30 Registration 08:30 – 08:45 Welcome Speech Morning Speakers • Dr. Dionysia Avgerinopoulou: Global Water Partnership’s projects to achieve water security* • Uwe Becking: Water and refugees, early-prevention systems and digitalisation impact on (water) societies • Piero Pelizzaro: Building climate change resilience in Milan • Nanco Dolman: Applying the Water Sensitive City framework for climate adaptation in the North Sea Region • Nicolas Imbert: How effective water management and the water circular economy can reduce vulnerability and increase resilience: lessons learnt from seashores and islands 10:00 - 10:30 Networking Break: Coffee, a selection of Ronnefeldt teas, assorted savory or sweet snack items Morning Speakers • Friederike Lauruschkus: Comparison of water services and prices in Europe • Christian Brachmann: State of the art water pricing in Germany • Martina Macpherson: Climate change and water investments • Ulf Leonhard: Entrepreneurship and investment in the water sector • Dr. Katrin Schuhen: New materials for the removal of insoluble (e.g. microplastic) and soluble (e.g. pharmaceuticals) organic-chemical stressors from waters and how to get them working in a standard wastewater treatment plant process 12:00 - 13:00 Networking Lunch: L.A. Café: Lunch by Chef’s choice including soft drinks, mineral water, other non-alcoholic beverages and coffee/tea Afternoon Speakers • Dr. Thomas Track: Industrial water management • Dr. Ina Keggenhoff: Effects of climatic extremes on water • Dr. Bastian Piltz: Connecting global water and sanitation providers • Christoph Bennerscheidt: Underground pipes of the future • Chrysa Efstratiou: Projects to achieve water security 15:00 - 15:30 Networking Break: Coffee, a selection of Ronnefeldt teas, assorted savory or sweet snack items Afternoon Speakers • Andrea Henao: Developing sustainable/ethical brands and water management • Siegfried Gendries: Social media and marketing communication on water • Dr. Anabel Ternès: Developing social businesses that address water scarcity • Max Thabiso Edkins: Communicating climate change and water scarcity and multi-stakeholder engagement • Robert Brears: The role of demand manament in achieve urban water security 17:30-19:30 Networking Drinks Mineral water still and sparkling, house wine red/white, sparkling house wine, local beer from the tap, soft drinks, orange- and apple juice, coffee and tea *A proxy may speak on her behalf as Vice Chair of Steering Committee of the Global Water Partnership

Tickets on Sale Now With extensive networking opportunities throughout the day, enhance your knowledge, make new contacts, and be part of the future of water management.

Early Bird Tickets for Student and Young Professional/NGOs and associations/ Regular on sale until August 31st, 2018: €300/325/350* Late Bird Student and Young Professional/NGOs and associations/Regular Tickets on sale Sep 1 - Sep 22, 2018: €400/ €425 €450** Last Day of Ticket Sales September 22, 2018: Hotel catering requirements All tickets include catered lunch by Chef’s choice, networking coffee breaks, and evening networking drinks. *Cancellations up to and including Aug 31, 2018, incur €150 charge + €50 administration fee. Tickets are transferable to other people. **There are no cancellations from Sep 1, 2018, onward. Tickets are transferable to other people.

Become a Premium Supporter or Official Supporter 1 x Premium Supporter (20 tickets + naming rights to Networking Lunch) • Acknowledgement as PREMIUM SUPPORTER, with your organisation logo and hyperlink to your website on the official Event website • Naming Rights to Networking Lunch • Acknowledgement of support on marketing materials (invitation, email communications etc) • Verbal recognition of support during the welcome and close for the Event and Networking Drinks • Acknowledgement and organisation profile and logo in Event programme • Opportunity to provide a small promotional item to delegates or A4 or three-fold brochure to all delegates • Opportunity to conduct one (1) direct email to the database • PREMIUM SUPPORTER receives 20 tickets to the Event including the Networking Lunch and Networking Drinks 1 x Premium Supporter (20 tickets + naming rights to Networking Drinks) • Acknowledgement as PREMIUM SUPPORTER, with your organisation logo and hyperlink to your website on the official Event website • Naming Rights to Networking Drinks • Acknowledgement of support on marketing materials (invitation, email communications etc) • Verbal recognition of support during the welcome and close for the Event and Networking Drinks • Acknowledgement and organisation profile and logo in Event programme • Opportunity to provide a small promotional item to delegates or A4 or three-fold brochure to all delegates • Opportunity to conduct one (1) direct email to the database • PREMIUM SUPPORTER receives 20 tickets to the Event including the Networking Lunch and Networking Drinks 3 x Official Supporter (10 tickets each) • Acknowledgement as OFFICIAL SUPPORTER with your organisation logo and hyperlink to your website on the official Event website • Acknowledgement of support on marketing materials (invitation, email communications etc) • Verbal recognition of support during the welcome and close for the Event and Networking Lunch • Acknowledgement and organisation profile and logo in Event programme • Opportunity to provide one (1) small promotional item to delegates or A4 or three-fold brochure to all delegates • Opportunity to conduct one (1) direct email to the database • OFFICIAL SUPPORTER receives 10 tickets to the Event including the Networking Lunch and Networking Drinks

Join us and enhance your knowledge, make new contacts, and be part of the future of water management at: ourfuturewater.com/berlin

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