2022 IWA WWC – Next Generation Water Action

Towards the 2022 IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition

11-15 September 2022
Copenhagen

Next Generation by DTU focuses on bringing youth representation to high-level international events and summits, focusing on sustainability.
In 2021 & 2022, we have partnered with the International Water Association to elevate the Next Generation Water Action to the 2022 World Water Congress

International Water Association World Water Congress gathers over 10,000 leading water professionals and companies convened by the International Water Association in a global event covering the entire water cycle.

During this 6 days event, thought-leaders, decision-makers, leading researchers and business representatives from within and outside the water sector will focus on water solutions to shape our water future.

NGWA at IWA WWC&E 2022

Exhibition

We were present at several stands in the exhibition hall during the congress. Here it was both possible to learn more about the initiative and meet the projects and startups that were part of our delegation.

THU 8 SEP 17:30-21:00

DTU Skylab, Lyngby,
Next Generation Water Action Tech Bazar & Reception

We kick-started the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2022 with an evening of networking and celebration with our partners and delegation of 50+ young international students, academics and entrepreneurs from Mexico, Kenya, India, Korea and Denmark who were involved in a cross-sectorial innovation journey since 2021.

Short inspirational talks outlining diverse perspectives on the role of partnerships and the next generation in accelerating Water for Smart Liveable Cities.
Unique opportunities to connect with international partners and 50+ young passionate professionals, tech start-ups and winning university student teams from Denmark, Kenya, Mexico, India and Korea, who will be showcasing their solutions to water challenges.
Provoking conversations around sustainable foods and drinks by engaging our startup community in providing snacks and drinks during the reception.

Speakers

KARIN POULSEN

Director of Dept.,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark

IVER HØJ NIELSEN

Head of P4G DK,
State of Green Denmark

FRANCISCA SOUSA BRAGA

Secretary,
IWA YWP Denmark

MORTEN RIIS

Group Director,
Grundfos Holding A/S

Mogens G Nielsen

Ramboll Foundation

HENRIK JANNERUP

Head of Department,
Region Zealand

MON 12 SEP 10:30-12:00

Session C1, IWA World Water Congress
Workshop: What is the “World’s Best News” in 2030?

Chairs: DTU Skylab, DTU Sustain, IWA & IWA Young Water Professionals,
ICDK Bangalore

Together with partners, we facilitated an innovation workshop to discuss, co-create and share ideas on what solutions will make the headlines in 2030 for their impact on transforming future cities.

Participants were invited to jointly create visionary ambitions together with international young and experienced individuals from academia and start-up environments in India, Korea, Mexico, Denmark and Kenya.

WED 14 SEP 15:30-17:00

Pavilion of Denmark, IWA World Water Congress
Pitch & Panel session: The future of water by young academics & entrepreneurs

Our student teams and startups took the stage and pitched their bold ideas targeting the future of the water sector. Each team was given 3 minutes to present their case and were thereafter challenged by a panel of senior water experts.

You can read more about the participating teams further down the page.

Panel members

CAROL OLALE

Senior Commercial Advisor,
Trade Council of Denmark in Sub-Saharan Africa

ESTHER BOSMAN

Managing Director,
Rambøll Water

CLAUS HÉLIX-NIELSEN

Head of Department & Professor,
DTU Sustain

FLEMMING HEDEGAARD

Director of Technology Innovation,
Grundfos

The NGWA delegation to IWA WWC&E 2022

Young Academics

8 teams from our 2021 and 2022 innovation programme did win the opportunity to bring their perspectives and ideas to IWA WWC&E 2022 together with their partners. Read more about the teams and their solutions by clicking below links.

2021

Ekatvam

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Chromium Recovery

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Peater

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2022

The Blue Beads

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HydroGravitricity

SSURFS

Sparniir

On Water

Young Entrepreneurs

6 early-stage startups were recruited from Denmark, Kenya and India based on their ability and motivation to deliver diverse and innovative solutions targeting the water sector. Learn more about the start-ups and entrepreneurs below who you will have a chance to meet when they join us in Copenhagen.