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19th & 20th of October 2023

Algarve - Portugal

Campus da Penha - University of Algarve, Faro

The H2O & Sustainability Summit 2023 was an event within the scope of the H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB, which took place on October 19 and 20, 2023, at the University of Algarve - Campus da Penha, in Faro. The H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB is an accelerator of innovation in the areas of water, sustainability, and circular economy, involving Municipalities, Institutions, Companies, STARTUPS, Universities, and Research Centers in a collaborative ecosystem, with partners such as the Municipality of Faro, Four Seasons Fairways, Indaqua, Minsait, Mazars, Infralobo, Ambifaro, Zertive Consulting, Vodafone, and the Municipality of Vila do Bispo.

180 Participants

11 Countries

67 Entities

During the two days of the event, 180 people from 11 countries, including Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, and the United Kingdom, attended the University of Algarve, representing 67 entities such as Municipalities, Tourist Companies, Water Concession Management Entities, Technology Companies, Universities, Research Centers, Startups, and Public Entities. The event also had the presence of various media outlets.

Throughout the event, several relevant topics were discussed, including global sustainability challenges associated with climate change, sustainable smart cities, economic and financial restructuring of water and sanitation concessions, application of technology in water systems for efficiency gains, trends in terms of ESG, sustainable tourism, challenges and opportunities related to desalination, and how data and Artificial Intelligence can help achieve sustainability goals.

Additionally, we had an exhibition hall (fair event) throughout the event, held at the UAlg Tec Campus building, with the participation of various companies and startups, providing opportunities for networking and business development.

Throughout the event, several relevant topics were discussed, including global sustainability challenges associated with climate change, sustainable smart cities, economic and financial restructuring of water and sanitation concessions, application of technology in water systems for efficiency gains, trends in terms of ESG, sustainable tourism, challenges and opportunities related to desalination, and how data and Artificial Intelligence can help achieve sustainability goals.

The H2O & Sustainability Summit also had the pleasure of having interventions by Arq. Hgo Pires (Secretary of State of Environment) and Dr. Maria do Céu Antunes (Minister of Agriculture) who, even if not being able to attend in-person, had video interventions to speak on the importance of initiatives like the H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB when it comes to help solving issues related with water, sustainability, circular economy and others.

Watch the videos below!

Call for Projects - 1st Edition

As part of the H2O & Sustainability Summit 2023, the Pitch Ceremony of the Call for Projects was also held, targeting Universities, Research Centers, and Startups, where the best groups had the opportunity to present their projects to participants and the jury.

Congratulations to the winners of each category!

Startups Category

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Bandora Systems - 1st Place | Startups Category

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Windcredible - 2nd Place | Startups Category

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LS Engenharia Geográfica - 3rd Place | Startups Category

PhD & Doctorates Category

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Trees4Water - 1st Place | PhD & Doctorates Category

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Nano beats Micro - 2nd Place | PhD & Doctorates Category

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Resilient - 3rd Place | PhD & Doctorates Category

Students Category

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Adsol - 1st Place | Students Category

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2LiveGreen - 2nd Place | Students Category

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Hydrous - 3rd Place | Students Category

Speakers

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Rogério Bacalhau

President of Municipality of Faro

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Sophie Matias

Councilwoman at Municipality of Faro

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Telmo Vieira

Managing Partner at PREMIVALOR CONSULTING

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Manuela Moreira da Silva

Professor at University of Algarve and Researcher at CIMA - ARNET

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Will Wynn

CEO at Recharge Water, LP and Former Mayor of Austin, Texas, USA

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Mário Peres

IoT Country Sales Manager at Vodafone

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Jorge Coelho

Chief Information and Innovation Officer at Municipality of Faro

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Jorge Oliveira

General Manager at Four Seasons Fairways - Quinta do Lago

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Pedro Perdigão

CEO at INDAQUA

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Jóni Barroso

Business Development Manager at INDAQUA

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Maria João Vaz

Head of Sustainability at Mazars

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Pedro Moura

Head of Phygital Division for Portugal at Minsait

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Rui Castilho Dias

Manager - Public Administration & Healthcare at Minsait

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Rute Silva

Mayor of Vila do Bispo Municipality

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Jorge Costa Reis

Partner & CEO at Zertive

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Nuno Silva Carvalho

Partner at Zertive

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Carmona Rodrigues

Professor at Nova School of Science & Technology

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Clemente Pedro Nunes

Professor at IST - University of Lisbon

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João de Quinhones Levy

Professor at IST - University of Lisbon

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Carolina Cruz

Co-Founder at C-MORE

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Teresa Esteban

CEO & Co Founder at Rede do Empresário

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Alberto Mota Borges

Faro Airport Manager

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António Eusébio

President of the Administrive Council at Águas do Algarve

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Carlos Manso

President of the Adminstrative Concil at INFRALOBO

Speakers

The vision of the H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT is to drive innovation, collaboration, knowledge exchange and to leverage Business Development opportunities in the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy. Ultimately, this summit aims to contribute to address the global challenges of water scarcity, environmental conservation, and social impact.

Become an H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT Partner

The H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT is also an opportunity for companies, organizations and STARTUPS to promote their innovative products, services and solutions related with Water, Sustainability (Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energies), Circular Economy and ESG. The H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT is a place that focuses on giving the participants access to various collaborations and business development opportunities. With this focus in mind, we have created a partner program where companies, organisation and STARTUPS have special conditions before, during and after the summit. Here are some of the benefits of joining this partner program:

Access to multiple free Standard and Executive tier tickets Discounts on aditional tickets

Promotion on H2O & Sustainability HUB's multiple channels (LinkedIn, Newsletters, and more)

Possibility of meetings with decisions makers and support in the development of business opportunities

In-Person presentation at the SUMMIT

Access to business/networking dinner with decision makers

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Opportunity to formally join the H2O & Sustainability Innovation HUB

If you want to be a H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT partner, contact us!
Share your objectives with our team and we'll find the offer that best suits your company's needs!

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