LONDON, March 26, 2024 – The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is thrilled to announce Metro Vancouver as its Lead Utility Partner at the upcoming 14th Annual SWAN Conference, which will be held in Vancouver, Canada from May 20-22, 2024. This year, this leading, global smart water event of the year will focus on the theme “Bridging Water Realities: Embracing Collaborative Innovation”.
Metro Vancouver provides utility services including drinking water and wastewater treatment to 2.8 million residents in the largest metropolitan region in western Canada. As the Lead Utility Partner, Metro Vancouver will host morning utility study tours to the Seymour Capilano Drinking Water Filtration Plant and the Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Conference will kick off with an opening keynote address by Jerry W. Dobrovolny, Commissioner & Chief Administrative Officer at Metro Vancouver. With his wealth of experience and visionary leadership, Dobrovolny will set the tone for the conference, highlighting Metro Vancouver’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in water management.
– Jerry W. Dobrovolny, Commissioner & Chief Administrative Office, Metro VancouverThis year, we are celebrating 100 years of regional collaboration to deliver high-quality drinking water to our vibrant region. With our protected water supply areas, world-class treatment facilities, and resilient distribution system, we deliver over a billion litres of some of the best drinking water in the world every day.
Adding to the uniqueness of this event, Dr. Amir Cahn, SWAN’s CEO added, “If you are passionate about the intersection of water, data and technology, join us for what is not your typical water conference. Based on utility feedback, we’re introducing a ‘prove it’ panel, cybersecurity role-play, UnConference Workshop, speed dating, and more. We’re excited to be bringing our global flagship event to the heart of Vancouver!”
The 14th Annual SWAN Conference enables global network opportunities with innovative water utilities and industry leaders, as well as access to interactive workshops covering strategic industry trends. To register and review the agenda featuring 30+ global utility speakers and data-driven ecosystem partners, please visit our Conference page.
About SWAN:
The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is the leading global hub for the smart water sector, accelerating the awareness and adoption of data-driven technologies across drinking water, wastewater and stormwater networks worldwide. SWAN connects key players in the water sector to advance the use of smart systems and leverage data for more resilient, efficient, and sustainable water management. Learn more: www.swan-forum.com
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