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Tuesday, 5 May 2026 | 12:00 - 18:00

NEW WATER Launch Event

Format:In-person
  • Water
  • Networking

Water scarcity is no longer a future risk but a present challenge across North-West Europe. At IFAT Munich, we invite you to be part of the solution. On 5 May 2026, we officially launch NEW WATER, an Interreg North-West Europe project that brings together utilities, industry, researchers and authorities to unlock new, climate-proof sources for drinking water.

You can participate in the event free of charge! However, we'll charge a no show fee of € 50 to account for lost costs if you fail to give us a heads-up.

PROGRAM - Secure your Spot Here

12:00 – 13:00 Registration & Networking Lunch

13:00 – 13:15 Keynote 
Professor Drewes, Technical University of Munich 13:15 – 13:25

Introducing NEW WATER: Discover the project vision & objectives
Project Manager Sarah Doumen, Provincial Development Agency Flemish Brabant (POM)13:25 – 14:35

Learn more about the NEW WATER pilots: Large-scale centralised drinking water production and Circular & decentralised drinking water production

14:35 – 14:50 Making Matchmaking and Coaching Work
East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL), Water Alliance & figawa14:50 –

15:10Break

15:10 – 16:50 Speed Dating Sessions: Connect with Project Partners, Utilities, Industry & Stakeholders

Key Take-aways
Project manager Sarah Doumen, Provincial Development Agency Flemish Brabant (POM)17:00 – 18:00

Networking Drinks