WORLD WATER-TECH. INNOVATION SUMMIT London, February 20-21, Optimising Existing Assets and Addressing Future Needs

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1 worldwatertechinnovation.com WORLD WATER-TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT London, February 20-21, 2018 Optimising Existing Assets and Addressing Future Needs João Nuno Mendes President ÁGUAS DE PORTUGAL, PORTUGAL Jon Loveday Group Commercial & Transformation THAMES WATER, Joke Cuperus CEO PWN, NETHERLANDS Denis Bilodeau President ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, USA Ian Lane Investment UNILEVER VENTURES, Reinhard Hübner Investment Manager SKION, GERMANY KEY PARTNER PARTNERS HOSTED BY

2 Optimising Existing Assets and Addressing Future Needs Now in its 7 th Year, the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit has gained global recognition as a summit where deals are made and new partnerships formed between utilities, engineering giants, technology leaders and investors. 100% focused on innovation: Attracting water and wastewater leaders from every part of the value-chain The most exciting water start-ups: A series of technology pitching sessions showcase new and innovative solutions Open dialogue with utility leaders: CEOs/GMs share their challenges with technology and engineering partners Access to finance: More investors and project financiers than at any other water event WHO WILL YOU MEET? A chance to educate the market: Case studies, panel debates and roundtable workshops maximise interactivity The best networking in water: An extensive 1-1 meeting system ensures every delegate meets their target clients 9% 5% 28% 4% 7% 19% 9% 68% International in scope: Held in London: 13% 26% By company type: Technology Investor Utility & Industrial Engineering Government Media/Other By attendee: President/CEO/ Senior Management Management Other Attracting speakers and delegations from around the world looking for new solutions A dynamic and fast-growing city, and global hub for innovation in water and environmental solutions

3 Confirmed Speakers You assembled an excellent group of people with a seemingly genuine want to solve the future of water. Managing, NEW YORK CITY DEP Adam Armer IoT Global Business Development & Innovation Manager, VODAFONE, Denis Bilodeau President ORANGE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, USA Molly Bingham Founder and CEO ORB MEDIA, USA Trey Clark of Strategy UPTAKE TECHNOLOGIES, USA Joke Cuperus CEO PWN, THE NETHERLANDS Wim Drossaert Chief Executive Officer DUNEA, THE NETHERLANDS Luke Erceg President & CEO, DRYLET, USA Reinhard Hübner Investment Manager SKION, GERMANY Steve Kaye Head of Innovation ANGLIAN WATER, Nityen Lal Founder and Managing Partner ICOS CAPITAL, THE NETHERLANDS Ian Lane Investment UNILEVER VENTURES, Mark Lane THE WATER PARTNERSHIP, Jon Loveday Group Commercial & Transformation THAMES WATER, John Martin Head of Flood Risk Assessment & Management Section OFFICE OF PUBLIC WORKS, IRELAND João Nuno Mendes President ÁGUAS DE PORTUGAL, PORTUGAL Arne Morteani Partner ETF PARTNERS, Ulf Nyberg Head of Wastewater Treatment VA SYD, SWEDEN Peter Perry COO DŴR CYMRU WELSH WATER, Luke Rajah Investment OMBU GROUP, Matt Rolls Regional, EMEA Municipal Division EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES, Carmelo García Santana of Innovation EMASESA, SPAIN Katrin Schuhen Professor UNIVERSITY OF KOBLENZ-LANDAU, WASSER 3.0, GERMANY Anthony Tanti Executive WATER SERVICES CORPORATION, MALTA David Tyler Associate, Water & Wastewater Sector Specialist EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT, Nigel Watson CIO & Group of Information Services NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP,

4 WORLD WATER-TECH INNOVATION SUMMIT London, February 20-21, 2018 Optimising Existing Assets and Addressing Future Needs The Summit was excellent to network with key players and to get a unique insight on what is happening in the water sector worldwide. Venture Advisor, ASTER CAPITAL DAY ONE, TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20, :00 Welcome Remarks 09:15 Keynote Address 09:30 Water Leaders Debate: Exploring Current Needs and Changing Trends in the Water Sector What are the greatest challenges facing the water sector today and how can innovation meet this need? How are utilities changing their business models to reduce vulnerabilities? Where are we seeing the greatest shift in operations? Have big infrastructure projects gone out of vogue in a favour of solutions that can optimise and maintain existing assets? Which areas of technology are garnering most interest and uptake from utilities and industry? Is incremental innovation more attractive than advanced technologies? 10:15 Under the Microscope: The Plastic Problem in Need of a New Technological Solution With the effects of microplastics widely acknowledged in marine ecosystems, how is conversation turning towards the role of wastewater treatment facilities? What s the best way to capture and prevent microplastics from going into the waterways? How does responsibility lie on each player in the plastic supply chain? How can we equip the industry with the necessary tools to combat a contamination crisis? Tackling the problem requires treatment and separation of microplastics where are these solutions and are they cost-effective at a large-scale deployment? What developments in terms of technology and regulation should we expect to see over the next few years? 11:00 Networking Coffee Break 11:30 Technology Acceleration: Is the Private Sector Driving the Innovation Engine? What new technology incubators are emerging? How successful are they in scaling solutions? Are internal R&D programs sufficient in fostering innovation, or is the industry looking to corporate venturing and mergers and acquisitions as a means of unlocking water-tech growth? What factors influence an investment decision or acquisition? What is the role of the private sector in making innovation more efficient and reducing the time to market and maturity of new technologies? 12:15 Roundtable Discussions One of the most interactive sessions of the summit, the roundtable discussions form an integral part of the programme. Enjoy the opportunity to drill down into specific topics and shared areas of interest with a small group of delegates. Come prepared for lively discussion and diverse debate! 13:15 Networking Luncheon

5 14:15 Using Predictive Analytics to Sense Failure and Reduce Risk How can we leverage digitization to transform centralized, reactive utilities to create more intelligent, proactive environments? Have far are we from a future where all infrastructure networks are linked to generate synergies and forecast operational decisions based on data? What key areas of technology have the power to transform the traditional utility model in terms of asset maintenance and water supply? Will the trend be towards improving efficiency and application of existing technologies or should we expect to see new innovations emerge? Who are the advocates of artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics, and how can these innovations be effectively integrated into operational procedures? 15:00 Masterclass in Deep Learning: How AI is Set to Disrupt the Water Industry 15:15 Technology Showcase: Early Stage Tech Companies Pitch Their Solutions in 7 Minutes A very well organised event with C-levels from key utilities willing to innovate. A fantastic forum to network and share ideas. CEO, ADVIZZO 17:15 To Nutrient Recovery and Beyond: Advancing Towards Closed Resource Cycles Who is leading the way in nutrient recovery? Is regulation hampering or driving innovation in nutrient management and removal? With the newest wave of next generation recovery technologies coming to the fore, is there scope to diversify the type of nutrients recovered and their potential usage? Are biosolids the solution to reducing carbon emissions in wastewater treatment? How does sludge-to-energy compare to other methods of renewable energy generation? How are energy-optimised utilities justifying investment in technology based on anticipated returns and cost savings? What areas of technology offer the greatest potential? One of the most exciting features of the summit, the annual Technology Showcase sessions provide an opportunity for innovative companies to pitch their solutions to our audience of VC and corporate investors, utilities, engineering consultancies and industrial water users. Contact Sophia Lacey on +44 (0) or sophia.lacey@rethinkevents.com for pitch opportunities. 18:00 Networking Drinks Reception 16:00 Networking Coffee Break All Day Networking 16:30 Getting Deals Done with Innovative Procurement Models What alternative project delivery models are emerging between utilities, engineering consultancies and technology providers to accelerate the development and implementation of new technologies? What incentive mechanisms have proven to work? What project structures are favoured by municipalities who are looking to manage and mitigate technology risk in large-scale water projects? How are different countries approaching procurement? What are the key characteristics of a successful partnership? Maximise your networking potential at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit using our 1:1 meetings tool to view delegate profiles, connect and pre-arrange meetings at the summit. A dedicated meeting space adjacent to the conference arena allows you to schedule valuable time with your most important contacts and forge new business partnerships.

6 DAY TWO, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 21, :00 Welcome Remarks World Water-Tech is the place to be inspired with smarter products and services and to find innovative solutions to drive business growth. Water Efficiency Manager, SOUTHERN WATER 09:15 Building Resilience in Response to Crisis and Weather Extremes As feast or famine scenarios become the new norm, how are different cities with traditionally stable climates adapting to and reducing the impact of more frequent weather extremes? What solutions are emerging to reduce severity, disruption and cost of drought and flooding? How can technological innovation help to build resilience and mitigate climate risks? What have we learned from recent disasters? Has this changed standard practice? 10:00 Sponge Cities: China s Solution to Flooding and Drought 12:45 Furthering Corporate Water Stewardship in the Circular Economy 10:15 Technology Showcase: Early Stage Tech Companies Pitch Their Solutions in 7 Minutes 11:00 Networking Brunch 12:00 Assessing the Viability of Alternative Water Sources for Future Supply What are the drivers for adopting water reuse programmes across different regions? What can we learn from their success and where do we expect to see the biggest growth in water reclamation? What are the critical factors holding projects back, and how can we overcome these roadblocks? What trends are emerging in alternative water treatment methods for both utilities and industries? Where can we find robust and affordable zero liquid discharge systems? With water stewardship topping agendas worldwide, how are leading industry players addressing resource constraints and sustainable water management in regions in which they operate? How can circular economy approaches be effectively adopted to minimize impact and protect supply in water stressed areas? What are the challenges and where do the greatest opportunities for innovation lie? 13:30 When Capital Doesn t Follow Opportunity: How to Flood the Market with Water-Tech We cannot live without water, hence there is a clear and obvious demand for solutions to solve the global water crisis. What s the hold up in bringing solutions to market and is the current approach a good fit for the traditional VC model? Which untapped markets offer strongest investment opportunities based on changing regulation and economic development? How can the investment community offer start-ups a better chance at success when transitioning from pilot phase to large-scale implementation? What s your survival guide for the valley of death? 14:30 Close of Summit

7 Join Other Events at World Water-Tech Week DIT INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINAR: NEW EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN INTERNATIONAL WATER MARKETS February 19, A seminar for small to medium sized companies active in water and wastewater markets. The seminar will focus exclusively on supply chain opportunities in international markets. Why attend: Hear direct from High Value Opportunity markets as identified by the Department for International Trade (DIT) including Saudi Arabia, Dubai, India, Singapore, the US and China Discover new markets and specific international project opportunities Learn how DIT can support you and help you bid for and win new business in these markets Interact with international speakers and attendees during vibrant debates and presentations Explore projects and markets in more detail during targeted country-focused discussions Venue: The Westminster Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET FLOOD-TECH SEMINAR February 21, Taking place on the afternoon of February 21, this half day seminar will explore today s most critical needs in flood mitigation, management and resilience on a global scale. The workshop will feature insight from international markets on their specific flood risks and challenges, panel debates on accelerating the development of products in this field, in addition to pitching sessions from innovators who will showcase their flood-tech solutions. THAMES TIDEWAY TUNNEL TOUR February 22, Join us for a boat tour of London s new super sewer on February 22. The tour will encompass various Tideway tunnel sites along the river as well as a detailed talk on the revolutionary project and the significance of the sewer to London. To book additional events, please contact: Sophie Brady +44 (0) , sophie.brady@rethinkevents.com

8 Register today World Water-Tech Innovation Summit 2018 Early Bird Registration If booked by December 22, Delegate Registration GBP 1,200 + VAT GBP 1,450 + VAT 3 Ways to Register By Phone: +44 (0) By sophie.brady@rethinkevents.com Online: worldwatertechinnovation.com/register Additional workshops DIT International Trade Seminar, February 19, For SMEs only 50 + VAT Flood-Tech Seminar, February 21, VAT when booked in conjunction with World Water-Tech VAT when booked as a single event Thames Tideway Tunnel, February 22, Details & price to be #WorldWaterTech Marketing and Media Partners Venue Hilton London Bankside, 2-8 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 0UG Accommodation Overnight accommodation is not included in the registration fee, however we have secured a special rate for delegates at the summit hotel. A dedicated booking link will be sent to all attendees upon registration. Your Summit Registration Includes: Access to all sessions at the two-day summit A delegate pack including a full attendee list Your choice of two roundtable discussion groups A personal login for the online 1-1 meeting system All presentations available to download after the summit Networking drinks on the first evening of the summit Breakfast, luncheon and refreshments Information correct at time of going to print and are liable to change. Please see website for updates.