Welcome to the 1st SWAN UnConference, or FUNConference! This unique format is designed to unpack smart water opportunities and utility challenges while fostering collaborative discussions and outputs. The entire event stems from the knowledge of the people that attend, empowering everyone to share their expertise through an unfiltered exchange of innovative ideas.
AGENDA
9:00-10:00 AM Check-In, Coffee & Networking
10:00-10:10 AM UnConference Overview: Participatory, Purposeful & Productive
- Ganesh Hegde, Director, Data Science and AI Strategy (KETOS) & Don Soriano, Associate Partner/Senior Director, Communications Systems, IT/OT (CIMA+)
10:10-10:40 AM ‘Big Brain’ Attendee Contributions + Voting
Attendees will be encouraged to propose and vote on discussion topics on the “Big Brain” (a Big Board with all of your great ideas) with the top four topics invited to host sessions. This is your chance to suggest a topic that has never been covered before at a SWAN event!
10:40-12:00 PM Session 1: Unpacking Challenges & Opportunities (Breakout Rooms)
Curated Topics & Facilitators:
- “Unlocking the Power of Data: Open Data and Master Planning” Led by Luke Butler, Director of Innovation (Qatium) & Malia Turner, Principal Business Analyst (Hazen and Sawyer)
- “Ensuring Data Integrity: Building Trust through Quality and Transparency” Led by Adriaan van Horenbeek, Head of Customer Success (Timeseer.AI) & Uma Singh, Information Systems Manager (Sammamish Plateau Water, US)
- “Understanding the ‘How to’ of AI in Water Utilities” Led by Jim Cooper, Global Director, Water (Arcadis) & Brian Moloney, CEO (StormHarvester)
- “Accelerating Digital Decarbonisation” Led Carmen de Miguel, Strategic Marketing Manager, Water & Wastewater Segment and Brad Yager, Water Solutions Team Leader – Global (Schneider Electric) & Darren Coleman, System Performance Manager (Anglian Water)
- “Not AI: False Promises of Mislabelling Smart Systems” Led by Kedar Dabhadkar (Lam Research) & Miller Truby, Customer Success Manager (Turing)
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch Sponsored by Schneider Electric
1:10-2:30 PM Session 2: The Power of Brainstorming: From Great Ideas to Meaningful Outcomes (Breakout Rooms)
Each group will brainstorm a tangible output to produce (e.g. diagram, guidelines, roadmap) related to their topic discussion. Helping guidelines/handouts will be available to support this creative ideation process.
2:30-3:00 PM Networking & Refreshments Break
3:00-4:00 PM Session 3: Let’s Tie it Together: Developing Idea-Solution Synergy (Main Room)
Share findings with all attendees after a productive day! All outputs will be made available for any Conference attendee to view.
4:00-4:15 PM Summary & Conclusion
4:30-5:30 PM Welcome Drinks Sponsored by Metasphere
Thank you to our Sponsor!
