Water Knowledge Europe Blue Deal 2025, combined with the Blue Deal Congress, under the patronage of the EU Presidency, represents a critical juncture for shaping the future of water in Europe and beyond. This event will run over 3 days, providing an opportunity to tackle urgent water challenges at a time when water resilience, security, and sustainability are becoming central to both European and global policy agendas. Within ongoing global geopolitical tensions, this set of events take on added significance, as Europe seeks to reinforce its global competitiveness and sustainability efforts.
In this critical moment, where Europe’s water challenges are interlaced with global sustainability and geopolitical concerns, Water Knowledge Europe Blue Deal 2025 and the Blue Deal Conference will offer a unique space for advancing research, innovation, and policy integration. It will also highlight innovative models, including Water-Oriented Living Labs (WOLLs), which bridge research with real-world applications, advancing resilience and sustainability across sectors.
The event aims to align efforts across sectors and stakeholders, ensuring that Europe can lead the way in fostering a Water-Smart Society while strengthening its position on the global scenario.
WKE2025 Opportunities
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Hotel accommodation
Get Your Event Discount (15% Off): Book your stay at Golden Tulip (4*), Campanile (3*), or Premiere Classe (1*) with a special 15% discount. Deadline: Reservations must be made by April 30.
How:
Download the booking form for your chosen hotel [link/location].
Fill it out completely.
Email the form directly to the hotel’s reception.
Await their reply with payment details.
The event will open with the Water Europe Expert Groups (EGs) and Water Europe Communities of Practice (CoPs) gatherings, where experts will engage in knowledge exchange, collaboration, and strategic planning.
The WE’s EGs, which gathers WE’s Members professionals from across the full water value chain, will provide R&I evidence-based insights into advancing water sustainability, security and resilience. These groups, at the heart of Water Europe’s efforts, will present their latest work, share innovative approaches, and map out their priorities for 2025-2026.
The WE CoPs, dynamic, water-centric forums focused on sharing success stories and addressing critical challenges, will present their action plans for 2025-2026 and start the collaborative engagements. These collaborative spaces will enable the integration of innovative water solutions, laying the groundwork for a Water-Smart Society.
Organised by the Water Europe Expert Group 'Water & Climate', the open workshop will be held in the room Golden 1.
Organised by the Water Europe Expert Group 'Water & Agri-food', the open workshop will be held in the room Golden 2.
Organised by the Water Europe Expert Group 'Digital Water Systems Management', the open workshop will be held in the room Platinum 2.
Organised by the Water Europe Expert Group 'Water & Finance', the open workshop will be held in the room Golden 2.
Organised by the Water Europe Expert Group 'Skills & Human Resources', the open workshop will be held in the room Golden 1.
Organised by the Water Europe Expert Group 'Digital Water Technologies', the open workshop will be held in the room Platinum 2.
The workshops are open to the public. and will be coordinated by the Water Europe Expert Groups Leadership Teams.
The Expert Groups meetings are restricted to the EG Teams.
ROOM Platinum 2.
- Ms. Luzette Kroon will open the session, introduce the CoP and give her vision on Water Smart River Basin Management.
The keynote will provide insights from RESEARCH INSTITUTE, a world renowned research institute related to water. Speakers will provide insights from the years of experience RESEARCH INSTITUTE has in managing water around the world.
- What are the lessons learned and what are the biggest obstacles for better river basin management around Europe?
High-level panel on River Basin Management around Europe
The high-level panel consists of industry and government experts that have long been involved in river basin management.
- What is their experience and what do they think are effective management strategies for River Basin management? What are useful tools and legislative frameworks and which do we need to improve?
Roundtable With Expert groups
WE expert groups provide a wide range of experience and expertise. This allows for a roundtable to reflect on the keynote as well as the High-level panel and see how these experiences apply in Europe. What can we learn? What action must be taken to bring river basin management to a new level? How can river basins adapt to a changing climate? Involved Expert groups are:
ROOM Golden 2.
The dinner is exclusive for the Water Europe Ambassadors and VIP guests, by invitation only.
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