The H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT took place on October 8th and 9th 2024 at University of Algarve as part of the 2nd edition of the H2O & SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION HUB.
The event included the participation of Universities, Research Centers, Municipalities, Companies, Startups, Armed Forces, and Security Forces
Below you can watch the wrap-up video, which captures some of the best moments from the 2-day conference
The H2O & SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT has the objective to drive innovation and advancements in the areas of Water, Sustainability and Circular Economy by bringing together key stakeholders including reference Companies/Organizations, STARTUPS, Universities and Researchers, from different Regions and Countries, fostering collaboration, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas and to facilitate networking and business development opportunities.
Conference
The event included presentations and roundtable discussions where renowned speakers addressed the most critical topics and challenges taking place in the areas of Water, ESG, Sustainability (renewable energies and energy efficiency) and Circular Economy, related to Technology, Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and others.
Debated Topics
During the two-day event, topics of strategic interest were discussed:
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Sustainable water management, challenges, and opportunities
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Technological innovation focused on sustainability and ESG
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Water as a strategic vector for security and defense
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The need for a medium to long-term strategic approach to wildfire management in Portugal
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How Municipalities are addressing the challenges of Water, Sustainability, Circular Economy, and ESG
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The Economic Value of Water
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Sustainability and Environmental Crime
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The impact of ESG on financial and non-financial institutions
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Decarbonization of the Economy, challenges, and opportunities
You can see pictures of the various panels, fair event stands, and call for projects presentations below!
Speakers
The H2O & Sustainability Summit 2024 featured various national and international speakers
Cristina Pinto Dias
Secretary of State for Mobility
Rogério Bacalhau
President of Câmara Municipal de Faro
Lars Steen Nielsen
Danish Ambassador to Portugal
Fair Event
The fair event included the presence of Companies, Startups, Municipalities, showcasing their products, services and solutions and it was a great opportunity for networking and business development.
Call for Projects - 2nd Edition
As part of the H2O & Sustainability Summit 2024, the Pitch Ceremony of the Call for Projects was also held where the best groups from each category (Startups, Researchers and Students) had the opportunity to present their projects to participants and the jury.
Congratulations to the winners of each category!
H2O & SUSTAINABILITY HUB Partners
The H2O & Sustainability Summit 2024 made it clear that close dialogue between key public and private stakeholders is crucial in addressing global challenges, as well as the importance of partnerships.
The success of the event was due to the excellence of the speakers, moderators, and partners, working together in a true spirit of teamwork.
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