Program
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Managing waste to cool down a warming world?
German RETech Partnership e.V., ISWA, Anja Schwetje Beatrice Decker
Methane and carbon dioxide emissions from dumpsites and landfills are a driver of global warming. Developing waste management systems with separate collection of biowaste and pre-treatment of residual materials not only supports recycling, substitution of fossil fuels, and resource protection - it is also a huge lever to fight climate change.
Partner: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Abfallwirtschaft e.V. (DGAW), International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Exhibitor: ISWA, RETech
Orange Stage
Recycling of substances and materials
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10:00
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11:20
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11:20
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Waste can lead to various energy as heat, electricity, biomethane, molécule depending on the technological route chosen. Energy needs, decarbonisation regulation and recycling targets drive those technical choices. Nevertheless the final choice must measure affordability and bankability. How to navigate within those constraint to find your route ?
Partner: International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Orange Stage
Energy recovery
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11:00
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11:00
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11:20
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Driving circular economy solutions for sustainable water management in the Mediterranean: the case of AquaLoops4Med
Lucia Gusmaroli
AquaLoops4Med is a European project that fosters circular economy solutions for sustainable water management in the Mediterranean agrifood sector. The initiative accelerates the demonstration, scale-up and market uptake of innovative water technologies across four regions to overcome shared water challenges.
Exhibitor: Catalan Water Partnership
Green Stage
Plant engineering and processes for wastewater transport, treatment and reuse
11:30
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12:20
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12:20
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Resource risks for Germany? Opportunities and strategies for dealing with critical and strategic raw materials
Germany Trade and Invest
The panel provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue between business, research, and politics, and explores how resilient, sustainable, and technologically future-proof raw material strategies can be concretely designed — with particular attention to the role of economic development initiatives.
Orange Stage
Recycling of substances and materials
11:30
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11:50
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11:50
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Water’s Digital Moment: Convergence with Energy and the Race Toward Unified Smart Infrastructure
Johannes M. Koch
Water’s digital moment is driven by the convergence of water and energy systems, where holistic view on resources enable smarter planning and operations. Unified multi-segment monitoring of metering points becomes essential to manage scarcity, optimize networks, and accelerate the shift toward fully integrated smart infrastructure.
Exhibitor: Landis+Gyr
Green Stage
Resilience and adaptation of water management to climate change
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12:00
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12:30
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13:20
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Digitalization/AI in water and wastewater technology
VDMA Services GmbH - Fachverband VtMA VDMA Services GmbH - Fachverband VtMA
Everyone is talking about AI. But what can artificial intelligence do in water and wastewater technology? A selection of innovative solutions and possible applications within process engineering.
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Blue Stage
Plant engineering and processes for wastewater transport, treatment and reuse
12:30
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13:20
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Raw material security and value creation – Securing Europe's future with the circular economy
Dirk Böttner-Langolf
Europe's security of supply for raw materials is a key strategic issue in the geopolitical and economic debate.
Partner: Federation of the German Waste, Water and Circular Economy Management Industry (BDE)
Orange Stage
Reduction of resource consumption
12:30
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12:50
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12:50
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Turn Wastewater into a Low-Energy Resource: Cut RO Energy Demand with Energy Recovery Technology
Stephane Kessaci
More to come
Exhibitor: Energy Recovery
Green Stage
Management and operation of water and wastewater systems
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13:00
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14:20
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14:20
Conference
The implementation of the revised EU Urban Water Treatment is expected in challenging times. The panel brings together experts from policy, utilities, industry, and engineering to discuss how to turn regulatory pressure into progress. Join us for a reality check on the balance between ambition and affordability, and to explore how sustainable technologies “Made in Europe” can strengthen resilience in times of crisis.
Partner: German Water Partnership (GWP)
Blue Stage
Management and operation of water and wastewater systems
13:30
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14:20
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14:20
Conference
Vom zirkulären Design zum zirkulären Fahrzeug – Wie Kreislaufwirtschaft die Mobilität der Zukunft verändert
Dirk Böttner-Langolf
Wie können Fahrzeuge so gestaltet, dass Rohstoffe im System bleiben? Das Panel diskutiert, wie Design, Recycling und Automobilindustrie zusammenspielen müssen, um Ressourcensicherheit und Klimaschutz zu verbinden. Branchenperspektiven zeigen, welche Weichen jetzt gestellt werden müssen.
Partner: Federation of the German Waste, Water and Circular Economy Management Industry (BDE)
Orange Stage
Recycling of substances and materials
13:30
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The presentation will examine the influence of steam sterilization with fractionated pre-vacuum and integrated shredding on three selected plastics that are typical of medical waste. Both chain degradation and oxidation as well as the influence on important mechanical characteristics will be considered.
Exhibitor: MACS Sterilisationsanlagen GmbH
Green Stage
Reduction of resource consumption
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14:00
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14:30
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15:20
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KARL: Current status of financing fourth treatment through extended producer responsibility
Annette Schmitz
The EU Urban Wastewater Directive introduces a fourth treat-ment stage. At least 80% of the costs must be covered by producers – a paradigm shift in financing. Based on a study, the VKU has forecasted the expected costs. How can implementa-tion succeed between polluters and fee payers? A look at figu-res, debates, and perspectives.
Blue Stage
Management and operation of water and wastewater systems
14:30
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Nähere Informationen folgen nach internen Abstimmung.
Partner: Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN)
Orange Stage
Reduction of resource consumption
14:30
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14:50
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Conference
Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants provide a reliable solution for managing unavoidable residual waste while emitting CO₂ in roughly equal biogenic and fossil shares. To strengthen climate and resource protection, plant optimization focuses on improved pre‑sorting and integrating CO₂ capture technologies to cut emissions and retain recyclables.
Exhibitor: AFRY Deutschland GmbH
Green Stage
Recycling of substances and materials
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Modern solutions shaping the future of Waste-to-Energy by Kanadevia Inova
Julie Clavier, Volker Wiesendorf
We will share our practical, sustainable waste solutions for the Waste-to-Energy industry - from our new pre-engineered WtE plant design enabling predictable investment and faster delivery, to our digital solutions portfolio enhancing plant performance, and our approach to carbon capture.
Exhibitor: Kanadevia Inova AG
Green Stage
Energy recovery
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16:20
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Removal and destruction of PFAS from contaminated water streams by adsorption onto activated carbon and subsequent reactivation of the saturated activated carbon
Sylvia Lehmann
Effective removal of PFAS from industrial water streams through adsorption onto granular activated carbon has been demonstrated for the chemical production, waste treatment, and environmental services sectors. Mobile filters prevent leaks and activated carbon loss, thus ensuring the best possible compliance with waste regulations.
Partner: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Abfallwirtschaft e.V. (DGAW)
Blue Stage
Management and operation of water and wastewater systems
15:30
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16:20
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Conference
The EU is accelerating legislation on waste, resources, and the circular economy to cut emissions, reduce virgin material use, and limit environmental impact. Product and packaging design will face stricter rules, while material management infrastructure must be upgraded. This session highlights local challenges and opportunities.
Partner: International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)
Exhibitor: ISWA
Orange Stage
Reduction of resource consumption
15:30
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15:50
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Conference
Modernizing waste incineration plants offers the opportunity to create future-proof sites that produce CO₂-neutral energy and transform the energy system. David da Silva shares his experience in strategic site development, AI, and sector coupling under the motto "Fit for the Future."
Exhibitor: TBF + Partner AG
Green Stage
Logistics & waste collection
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Innovation Forum Block 2 - Making cities water-conscious now
Partner: German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA) , German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW)
Blue Stage
Resilience and adaptation of water management to climate change
16:30
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Innovative. Smart. AI-driven: Will artificial intelligence revolutionize waste management and street cleaning?
Artificial intelligence is transforming waste management and urban cleanliness: it analyzes data to reduce sorting errors, optimizes route planning, and controls intelligent cleaning systems for efficient public space waste removal. The discussion highlights how AI technologies, combined with data privacy and workforce development, create innovative solutions to make cities cleaner, more sustainable, and more efficient.
Orange Stage
Recycling of substances and materials
