Event
Governance, regulation, investment, and bankability of the water service: from the lessons of MTI‑4 (2026–2029) to the new challenges posed by climate change
Agorà Malatesta - Enviromental Monitoring Area Hall B8
Governance and regulation in the water service are closely interconnected and represent the pillars of the sector’s industrial development.
In light of the initial results of the first update of MTI‑4 for the 2026–2029 period—particularly with regard to tariff developments, investment plans, and technical quality performance—the event aims to stimulate reflection on several vital aspects of the sector: from the role of regulation in integrating infrastructure resilience with economic and financial sustainability, to financing mechanisms and the attractiveness of both public and private capital, as well as the possible and desirable evolutionary pathways of multilevel governance.
This workshop aims to provide useful insights for policymakers, local regulators, and qualified operators in defining integrated and responsible strategies capable of effectively responding to the many challenges facing the sector, linked both to EU policy objectives and to the risks associated with climate change.
Session Chair
Donato Berardi, Laboratorio REF
Program
10.00 Welcome Greetings
Gilberto Turati, Presidente REF
Barbara Marinali, Vicepresidente vicario di Utilitalia
10.10 Tariffs and investments: a snapshot of the MTI-4 update for the 2026–2029 period
Samir Traini, Laboratorio REF
10.20 Technical quality and resilience of water services: lessons from the RQTI 2026 performance
Alberto Bernardini, Laboratorio REF
10.30 The bankability of water services: pathways and instruments to support investment
Giovanni Caucci, Laboratorio REF
10.40 Technical Quality Put to the Test – Focus on M0
Gaia Rodriquez, Utilitalia
10.50 Round table
Moderators:
Donato Berardi, Laboratorio REF
Tania Tellini, Utilitalia
Speeches by:
Tullio Montagnoli, A2A Ciclo Idrico
Enrico Pezzoli, Acea Acqua
Daniele Barbone, Acqua Novara VCO
Raimondo Besson, Acqua Pubblica Sabina
Roberto Venneri, Acquedotto Pugliese
Paolo Saurgnani, Acque Bresciane (Water Alliance e leAcque)
Paolo Mazzucchelli, Alfa Varese (Water Alliance)
Luca Mascolo, ANEA
Massimo Battiston, CAFC
Domenico Lenzi, GAIA
Alessandro Baroncini, Gruppo Hera
Vito Cannariato, Gruppo Iren
Vincenzo Lombardo, Lario Reti (Water Alliance e NET)
Gian Nicola Scarcella, Romagna Acque Società delle Fonti
Stefano Mereu, Siciliacque
Monica Manto, Viveracqua
12.45 Discussion and closure
Massimo Ricci, ARERA
Organized by: Ecomondo CTS & REF Ricerche
4 November, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Language
Italian
Category
Policies and Regulatory Frameworks
Tag
Event organized by Scientific Technical Committee
Speaker
Donato Berardi
Partner at REF Srl and Director of the REF Laboratory
Samir Traini
Partner at REF Srl and Deputy Director of the REF Laboratory
Alberto Bernardini
Partners of REF Srl
Giovanni Caucci
Partner of REF Srl
Alessandro Cecchi
Director of Regulatory Affairs, Iren Group
Tullio Montagnoli
President and Chief Executive Officer A2A Ciclo idrico
Alessandro Baroncini
Central Director of Hera Group Networks - Bologna
Roberto Venneri
President and Director General of Acquedotto Pugliese SpA (AQP)
Paolo Saurgnani
Director General Acque Bresciane srl SB
Paolo Mazzucchelli
President of Alfa S.r.l.
Monica Manto
General Manager of acquevenete and President of Viveracqua
Gian Nicola Scarcella
General Manager of Romagna Acque
Massimo Battiston
General Manager - CAFC S.p.A.
Stefano Mereu
Chief Executive Officer, Siciliacque
Daniele Barbone
CEO of Acqua Novara.VCO
Massimo Ricci
Director of the Environment Division of ARERA (Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks and Environment)
Tania Tellini
Director of Policies and Regulation for the Water Sector Utilitalia
Domenico Lenzi
Director GAIA S.p.A.