European and Mediterranean digital and cyber-physical initiatives projects to innovate water management

Water is a critical resource facing increasing pressure due to climate change, urbanization, and growing demands from agriculture and industry. To address these challenges, Europe and the Mediterranean region have been pioneering digital and cyber-physical initiatives to modernize water management. These projects leverage cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and digital twins to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in water systems, which is upgraded by nature based solutions.

This workshop explores key European and Mediterranean initiatives that integrate nature based, digital and/or cyber-physical solutions to improve water management. It highlights innovative projects, their technological approaches, and their impact on water conservation, quality monitoring, distribution networks, treatment systems and circularity. By fostering collaboration between governments, research institutions, and industry, these initiatives are driving a digital and physical transformation in water management, ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of global water challenges.

Session Chairs

Francesco Fatone, Ecomondo CTS
Sergio Ponsà Salas, Ecomondo CTS
Andrea Rubini, Ecomondo CTS and Water Europe

Program

Introduction by the Chairs

Water related projects DG RTD: impact assessment towards policy support
EU officials, DG RTD, European Commission (TBC)

WATER4ALL: alignment and impact assessment
Maria Chiara Sole, ISPRA (Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research) (TBC)

CSS BOOST for water-smart circular regions

Representatives of water industry TBD

Speeches selected from the Call for Papers

Discussion and closure by the Chairs

POSTER SESSION