IWA Podcast

In this episode of the podcast series of World Water Congress & Exhibition, we had a chance to talk to Michael Jensen, BD Director for the Americas at Grundfos Industry, as he discussed about Industrial Water Forum which took place during the global water event.

Michael explains the forum's focus on enhancing collaboration between municipalities and industries to tackle pressing water challenges. He outlines the event’s three key sessions: exploring sectorial relations, discussing cutting-edge technologies in PFAS and resource recovery, and engaging in panel discussions with participants.

In this inspiring episode of the pod, we sit down with Sabrina Rashid Sheonty, the visionary founder of Tetra and a proud recipient of the prestigious Young Leadership Award at the World Water Congress & Exhibition. Sabrina’s remarkable journey is a testament to innovation, perseverance, and leadership in the water sector.

Join us as Sabrina shares her path to success, detailing the challenges and triumphs that have shaped her career. Discover how her pioneering work at Tetra is making waves in the industry and learn about the impactful projects and initiatives that earned her this accolade.

Sabrina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-rashid-sheonty-m-sc-e-i-t-417628107/

In this episode, we interview Rachel Peletz, Executive Director of the Aquaya Institute. Rachel has been a member of the Steering Committee since 2022 and has been working in the Digitisation of Water and Sanitation in LMIC contexts subgroup. Listen as Rachel tells us about what got her started in the water sector and what keeps her going!

This series introduces you to the members of the International Water Association’s Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee and is hosted by IWA Strategic Programmes Officer, Erin Jordan.

Join the #DigitalWater conversation online or at the #DigitalWaterSummit in Bilbao this November! Call for Content now open: https://digitalwatersummit.org/programme-2024/

Relevant links

- IWA Digital Water Summit: digitalwatersummit.org/

- IWA DWP Connect Plus page: www.iwaconnectplus.org/group/feeds?C…000004Pd0xUAC

- IWA Digital Water Newsletter: mailchi.mp/iwa-network/the-new…is-here?e=%5bUNIQID

- Rachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-peletz-97539b29/

- The Aquaya Institute: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aquaya/

In this episode, you get an insight into the life and career of Prabhu Chandrasekeran, Arcadis North America's VP Intelligent Water National Practice Leader. Prabhu is one of the DWP 2023-2025 Steering Committee members and has hit the ground running with his numerous engagement activities. Listen as Prabhu tells us about his upbringing and how it has impacted his view and passion for water, as well as what he's up to now at Arcadis.

This series introduces you to the members of the International Water Association’s Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee and is hosted by IWA Strategic Programmes Officer, Erin Jordan.

Relevant links

- IWA Digital Water Summit: digitalwatersummit.org

- IWA DWP Connect Plus page: www.iwaconnectplus.org/group/feeds?C…000004Pd0xUAC

- IWA Digital Water Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/iwa-network/digital-water-newsletter-2

- Prabhu's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myndfulelements/

In this episode, we interview Wim Audenaert, Co-founder and CEO of AM-Team. Wim recently became a member of the DWP 2023-2025 Steering Committee and was one of the keynote speakers at the 2023 IWA Digital Water Summit in Bilbao, Spain. Listen as Wim tells us about his passion for addressing the global water challenges using digital innovations, as well as his exciting, upcoming projects.

This series introduces you to the members of the International Water Association’s Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee and is hosted by IWA Strategic Programmes Officer, Erin Jordan.

Relevant links

- IWA Digital Water Summit: digitalwatersummit.org

- IWA DWP Connect Plus page: www.iwaconnectplus.org/group/feeds?C…000004Pd0xUAC

- IWA Digital Water Newsletter: mailchi.mp/iwa-network/the-new…is-here?e=%5bUNIQID

- Wim's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wim-audenaert-81277858/

In this episode, we interview Jyoti Gautam, Associate Professor at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology in India. Jyoti joined the Steering Committee in 2022 and has been working on the resilience knowledge track. She is also co-chair of the DW India subgroup and a member of the IWA India Executive Committee. Hear about Jyoti's background, what sparked her work in the water sector and her thoughts on digitalisation.

This series introduces you to the members of the International Water Association’s Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee and is hosted by IWA Strategic Programmes Officer, Erin Jordan.

Join the #DigitalWater conversation online or at the #DigitalWaterSummit in Bilbao this November! Registration is open: digitalwatersummit.org

Relevant links

- IWA Digital Water Summit: https://digitalwatersummit.org

- IWA DWP Connect Plus page: www.iwaconnectplus.org/group/feeds?C…000004Pd0xUAC

- IWA Digital Water Newsletter: mailchi.mp/iwa-network/the-new…is-here?e=%5bUNIQID

- Jyoti's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jyoti-gautam-69540b68/

In this episode of the IWA Youth Voices podcast, we explore the transformative experiences of Hadi Toure, a young water professional from Mali, who participated in the IWA & Grundfos Fellowship Gathering in Denmark (11-14 September 2023). Hosted by Muhammad Anique Azam, Chair of the International Water Association Young Water Professional Pakistan Chapter, this episode delves into youth empowerment, global water challenges, and the inspiration that emerges when young water professionals unite. Hadi Toure shares the powerful message she brought to the gathering, emphasising the potential of citizen science to address the global water crisis. The episode includes Hadi's advice for young professionals looking to make a difference in the water sector. Join us for this enriching episode as we explore how the IWA & Grundfos Fellowship Gathering fosters global connections, inspires positive change, and empowers youth to drive sustainable solutions. Hadi's story is a testament to the power of young voices in shaping a more sustainable water future. Tune in to the IWA Youth Voices Podcast and discover how young water professionals are paving the way for a better tomorrow.

In this episode, we interview Sheilla de Carvalho, Managing Director at the Hydroinformatics Institute in Singapore. Sheilla joined the Steering Committee in 2022 and has been working on the resilience knowledge track. Listen as Sheilla shares snippets of her life's journey and how she transitioned into a digital water professional.

This series introduces you to the members of the International Water Association’s Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee and is hosted by IWA Strategic Programmes Officer, Erin Jordan.

Join the #DigitalWater conversation online or at the #DigitalWaterSummit in Bilbao this November! Registration is open: digitalwatersummit.org

Relevant links

- IWA Digital Water Summit: https://digitalwatersummit.org/

- IWA DWP Connect Plus page: https://www.iwaconnectplus.org/group/feeds?CommunityKey=a0M4K000004Pd0xUAC

- IWA Digital Water Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/iwa-network/the-new-iwa-digital-water-newsletter-is-here?e=%5bUNIQID

- Sheilla's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilla-carvalho-90246b47

- H2i's story: https://www.h2i.sg/our-story/

- Royal Haskoning DHV: https://www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/

- TWINN by Royal Haskoning DHV: https://www.twinn.io/

In this episode, we interview Oliver Grievson who is the Chair of the IWA Digital Water Programme Steering Committee. Oliver has been a member of the DWP Steering Committee since its inception in 2019. As a committee member, he has made, and continues to make, tremendous contributions to the success of the programme through white papers, blogs, and the Digital Water Summit.

This series introduces you to the members of the International Water Association’s Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee and is hosted by IWA Strategic Programmes Officer, Erin Jordan.

Join the #DigitalWater conversation online or at the #DigitalWaterSummit in Bilbao this November! Registration is open: digitalwatersummit.org

Relevant links

- IWA Digital Water Summit: https://digitalwatersummit.org/

- IWA DWP Connect Plus page: https://www.iwaconnectplus.org/group/feeds?CommunityKey=a0M4K000004Pd0xUAC

- IWA Digital Water Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/iwa-network/the-new-iwa-digital-water-newsletter-is-here?e=%5bUNIQID

- Oliver's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivergrievson/

- WIPAC Monthly newsletter: https://app.box.com/s/t2ty288pplc4loirjji1w1oiy1p42hr0

The second episode of the DWP profiling series features Eunice Namirembe, Innovation Specialist in the Kampala Capital City Authority.

This series introduces you to the members of the International Water Association’s Digital Water Programme’s Steering Committee! The IWA Digital Water Programme is on a mission to provide a platform for water utilities to explore and share experiences on their digital water journey. The Programme has provided roadmaps and guidance that will help water utilities in making the transition to the next generation of smart water systems and fulfil the need for improved resiliency to secure and sustainably manage water resources now and in the future. The Steering Committee conceptualises and produces these and other outputs of the Programme including white papers, books, webinars, and podcast series like this.

The series is hosted by IWA Strategic Programmes Officer, Erin Jordan.

You can connect with Eunice via the links below:

- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eunice-gnay-namirembe-a0538257/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/gnayeunie?s=20