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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 TRANSFORMING UTILITY OPERATIONS: THE COST-SAVING POTENTIAL OF METERS WITH SOLID-STATE TECHNOLOGY
- Analyzing the economic advantages, operational efficiency, and long-term revenue potential of smart meters
- Understanding the impact of technology on meter accuracy and lifespan, reducing the need for frequent replacements
- Delving into the advanced measuring capabilities for capturing ultra-low-flow rates, optimizing the revenue capture
- Examining case studies and practical examples of utilities showcasing the long-term financial benefits of this technology
James Swantek
Kamstrup
Kamstrup
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SOLID-STATE TECHNOLOGY FOR A MORE COST-EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONAL MODEL
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – Don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY KAMSTRUP
1100 - 1125 WATER LOSS REDUCTION TECHNIQUES FOR THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
- Discussing the challenges of obsolescent infrastructure, such as aging infrastructure and the impact of growing populations and drought
- Gaining insight into industry terms like non-revenue water, transients, leakage, and district metering, and introducing the M36 Manual from AWWA
- Revealing the tactics for reducing annual actual losses, including advancements in leak repair technologies and pressure zone management
- Presentation on active leakage control, pipeline condition assessment, and replacement programs for long-term planning
Mike Uthe
Mueller Water Products
Mueller Water Products
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR WATER ASSET MANAGEMENT
1130 - 1155 THE ONE-WATER APPROACH IN DEVELOPING HOLISTIC WATER PLANS
- Exploring the link between water infrastructure and economic development and the impacts of underinvestment on communities
- Factors influencing water utility development and the benefits of integrated water planning for the industry, the society, and the environment
- Addressing the challenges in accessing and implementing projects amid high federal investment in the US water infrastructure
Yuliana Porras-Mendoza
Garver
Garver
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN INTEGRATED WATER PLANNING
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SMART WATER UTILITIES EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 LEVERAGING AI TOOLS FOR SEAMLESS WATER MANAGEMENT
- Improving water infrastructure and monitoring with AI, avoiding high initial expenses
- Using AI for predictive trend analysis to improve maintenance, cost efficiency, and adherence to regulations
- Showcasing a case study of AI's present use in utilities and projecting its future developments
Srinidhi Channagiri
KETOS
KETOS
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON ENHANCING WATER MANAGEMENT AFFORDABLY WITH AI
1400 - 1425 RISK-OPTIMIZED LEAK AND TRANSMISSION PIPELINE MANAGEMENT
- The importance of leak detection in pipeline management for strategic utility decisions
- A comparative analysis of metallic and concrete pipelines in risk management
- Evaluating the inspection technologies and strategies for cost-effective pipeline maintenance
- Case study analysis of managing pipelines for the lowest lifecycle cost with data-driven methods
Eric Toffin
Xylem
Xylem
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR PIPELINE INTEGRITY
1430 - 1455 CONTINUOUS WATER MAINS LEAK MONITORING
- Implementation of NB-IoT technology and machine learning in Acoustic Network Data Loggers
- Advanced capabilities such as remote configuration, hot spots, areas of interest, and multiple sampling options
- Examples from projects all around North America that reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW)
Chris Spataro
Hetek
Hetek
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON MONITORING WATER MAINS LEAKS AND TECHNOLOGICAL PROGRESS
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREASPONSORED BY COMPLIANCE365
1530 - 1555 ACTIVELY MANAGING LEAK DETECTION FOR IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY
- How the devices deployed can give you live and active input to potential leak locations
- Looking into data loggers and cloud-based systems to reduce non-revenue water losses
- Achieving sustainability, compliance, enhancing system awareness, and reducing workforce demands
- Highlighting the practical examples of leak detection deployment methods
Kevin Barnes
Fluid Conservation Systems
Fluid Conservation Systems
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED LEAK DETECTION SOLUTIONS FOR REDUCING NRW
1600 - 1625 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (BI) FOR PROACTIVE ASSET LIFECYCLE INVESTMENT
- Transitioning to maintenance-focused strategies for financial longevity in utilities
- Adopting advanced asset management with data analytics at the Water Replenishment District
- Developing a custom BI application with Microsoft Power BI, providing scalability, data integration, and cost-effectiveness for asset management
- Real-time asset lifecycle management and risk assessment using integrated data sources, including CMMS and ArcGIS online
Max Sugarman
Hazen and Sawyer
Hazen and Sawyer
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON BI SOLUTIONS FOR PROACTIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
1630 - 1655 INNOVATING WATER UTILITY MANAGEMENT WITH COMPLIANCE365
- Evolving from paper-based to digital compliance for drinking water utilities
- Automating data collection and alert systems to enhance water quality management
- Utilizing Compliance365 for customized alerts and comprehensive water data analysis
- Streamlining certification and training processes for water utility professionals
Katharine Kmack
Compliance365
Compliance365
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON WEB-BASED DATA ANALYTICS FOR ENHANCED OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
1700 - 1800 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 AWACS: A SYSTEM TO ACCOUNT FOR LOST WATER
- Discussion on the development of a comprehensive analytical system to reduce water loss and capture revenue
- Deployment of advanced analytics and modeling techniques to detect anomalies in water usage
- Identifying malfunctioning meters, detecting unauthorized water consumption, and measuring the volume of water losses that do not generate revenue
- Methods for validating water consumption data for billing purposes and providing water surveillance capabilities
Aref Erfani
DC Water
DC Water
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON CUTTING-EDGE SOLUTIONS FOR ADVANCED WATER ACCOUNTING
1010 - 1035 REVOLUTIONIZING THE WATER NETWORK BURST AND DAMAGE DETECTION
- Introduction to leak detection technology leveraging telecommunication fibers for mainline water network monitoring
- Assessing scalability, ease of deployment, cost-effectiveness, and their integration with the existing infrastructure
- Compelling case study demonstrating the efficacy of DigitalLeak™️ in managing and reducing water leakage
- Non-invasive, non-destructive nature complemented with real-time network situational awareness and intrusion monitoring
Geoff Roberts
FiberSense
FiberSense
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON A NON-INVASIVE, SCALABLE APPROACH USING SENSING-AS-A-SERVICE FOR LEAK DETECTION
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 TACKLING THE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE CHALLENGES WITH SMART VALVE TECHNOLOGY
- Leveraging the technology for addressing non-payment and operational efficiency and safety
- Promoting conservation and restricting high-flow applications through smart valve technology
David Kanter
Aquana
Aquana
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON SMART WATER VALVE TECHNOLOGY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
1130 - 1155 NON-INVASIVE PIPE WALL CONDITION ASSESSMENT USING ACOUSTIC CORRELATORS
- Unveiling the efficiency of 'down-to-the-stick' in asset management for distribution mains
- Optimizing capital expenditure through enhanced asset management and water loss strategies
- Identifying performance boundaries and conventional applications of measurement systems
Harrison Richarz
PipeSonic
PipeSonic
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNIQUES FOR PIPELINE INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION
1200 - 1225 ENHANCING THE EFFICIENCY IN WATER AGENCIES USING LOCATION ANALYTICS
- Investigating the transformative role of Location Analytics in managing water resources
- Studying the DELTA Model and the five stages of Analytical Maturity for optimizing operations
- Tailoring Location Analytics frameworks for water, wastewater, and stormwater agency needs
Suzanne Timani
Esri
Esri
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON UTILIZING LOCATION ANALYTICS FOR COST REDUCTION IN WATER MANAGEMENT
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2024:
- Making an economic assessment for water utilities
Understand the economic fundamentals and make the business case for developing water networks to boost efficiencies. - Integrating smart water technologies into existing water infrastructure
Build take-home solutions and identify suitable technologies for greater efficiency, lower costs, and optimal allocation of water. - Strategies for managing and reducing water leakage across the network
Avoid the pitfalls and learn the latest leak-detection systems from leakage experts to meet regulations and water leakage targets. - Looking at real-time data and cutting-edge communication technologies
Learn about the latest in measuring and monitoring technologies, better communication systems, and the use of big data across the water network. - New technologies and know-how in IoT and AI for network automation
Explore the latest advances in water network automation with IoT and Artificial Intelligence developments to improve efficiencies and water operations. - End-user case studies and how to develop an optimal network
Gain insights from regional water networks and implement strategies that others in the water utility industry use to ensure an efficient network.
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