Schedule
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| Mon, Oct 08th - 5pm - 7pm |
Evening Opening Reception
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin Generously hosted by: A.O. Smith Corporation, Badger Meter, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Join us for cocktails, hors d’oeuvers and networking overlooking Lake Michigan. Discovery World connects innovation, science, technology and the environment with exploration and learning through interactive exhibits and experiential … Continue reading |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 7:30am - 8:30am | Registration, Coffee & Networking | |
| Tue, Oct 09th - 8:30am - 10am |
Opening Keynote Address
Dr. Fred Dubee, considered a global sustainability leader with senior positions with the United Nations and the UN Global Compact, will be returning to the Water Summit where he spoke four years ago. Dr. Dubee will provide an outside perspective on … Continue reading |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 10:30am - 11:45am |
Workshop I-A: Milwaukee’s Sustainability Efforts through Infrastructure
The Milwaukee area has been recognized by national and international groups for its efforts in conservation and green infrastructure. This discussion will focus on the successes and the challenges of sustainability through infrastructure in the Milwaukee area. |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 10:30am - 11:45am |
Workshop I-B: Developing a Global Water Stewardship Standard through the Alliance for Water Stewardship: Lessons from the Field
Leading AWS global partners will describe the development of this cutting-edge standard, and how it will benefit water users and utilities. Continue reading |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 10:30am - 11:45am |
Tech Session I: Presentation of three selected posters
This technical session will present selected poster session topics that address current innovative technology or R&D of technology that is occurring in academic institutions or industry. The focus of the posters is water related and connected to the needs of … Continue reading |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 12pm - 1:30pm | Lunch – Luncheon Keynote | |
| Tue, Oct 09th - 1:45pm - 3pm |
Workshop II-A: Rethinking Infrastructure, Shifting Paradigms
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) estimate the current water and wastewater infrastructure funding gap to be between $500 billion and $1 trillion. It is clear that the current funding models (rates, federal grants, … Continue reading |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 1:45pm - 3pm |
Workshop II-B: Creating Water Centric Cities – A Case Study of Milwaukee’s Inner Harbor
Water will play an increasingly important role in cities as issues of scarcity and quality become even more widely shared and energy costs escalate. Consensus is gradually forming around “fifth paradigm” water strategies that rely on decentralized and integrated approaches … Continue reading |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 1:45pm - 3pm |
Tech Session II: Presentation of three selected posters
This technical session will present selected poster session topics that address current innovative technology or R&D of technology that is occurring in academic institutions or industry. The focus of the posters is water related and connected to the needs of … Continue reading |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 3pm - 3:30pm | Networking Break | |
| Tue, Oct 09th - 3:45pm - 5pm |
Plenary Session – Designing the Sustainable City: Jaypee Sports City, India
Mr. Ellis will discuss his project to design a sustainable planned community in India. The city will include state-of-the-art water and sewage treatment systems. Mr. Ellis will discuss his challenges and successes in this project, and in sustainable city planning. |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 5pm - 6:30pm |
Cocktail Reception and Poster Session
Network with colleagues old and new, enjoy a beverage, and explore the academic and industry posters. Poster authors will be on-hand to further explain their work and to answer questions. |
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| Tue, Oct 09th - 7:30pm - 9:30pm |
Movie Screening: Last Call at the Oasis
The Milwaukee Film Festival will screen Oscar-winning filmmaker Jessica Yu’s Last Call at the Oasis. This award-winning documentary shows why the world’s dwindling supply of clean water is about to change life as we know it. Through Milwaukee Water Council’s sponsorship of … Continue reading |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 7:30am - 8:30am | Coffee and Networking | |
| Wed, Oct 10th - 8:30am - 10am |
Keynote Address – Senator Christian Cambon
Senator Cambon will discuss his work with Le Syndicat des Eaux d’Ile de France (SEDIF) and its International Solidarity Water program, which implements drinking water projects in developing nations. |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 10:30am - 11:45am |
Workshop III-A: Stormwater Innovation – Why Aren’t We Using It?
Lessons from the past and a look towards the future in stormwater management Continue reading |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 10:30am - 11:45am |
Workshop III-B: Water Centric Region – Where will the talent come from?
We will share with you an innovative approach to reaching young talent or any age student. We will share with you ideas on innovation and gaming. We will tie this together with building a Water Centric region through infrastructure challenges … Continue reading |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 12pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch – Luncheon Keynote
Dr. Vairavamoorthy is an internationally-recognized expert on urban water issues who has worked to create clean and sustainable water and sanitation systems through programs for UNESCO and the European Union. He currently directs the University of South Florida, Patel School … Continue reading |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 1:45pm - 3pm |
Workshop IV-A: Addressing the Challenges & Providing Solutions to Water Infrastructure Problems
In the U.S. and throughout the developed world, demand for water is outstripping the ability of aging infrastructure to supply it safely, efficiently, and economically. The challenge is too great to solve by brute force. Instead, we need to develop … Continue reading |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 1:45pm - 3pm |
Workshop IV-B: Water Entrepreneurship Workshop
This workshop offers entrepreneurs, innovators and the public the opportunity to discuss and develop water business models. Working alone or in groups, participants will utilize the business model canvas tool to invent, adapt, summarize, evaluate, and/or revise their own water … Continue reading |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 1:45pm - 3pm |
Workshop IV-C: An Introduction to the Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework
Earlier this year, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new framework to help local governments meet their Clean Water Act obligations. The Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning Approach Framework assists EPA regional offices, states, and local governments to … Continue reading |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 3pm - 3:30pm | Networking Break | |
| Wed, Oct 10th - 3:45pm - 5pm |
Panel Discussion and Closing Remarks
Panelists will synthesize high-level recommendations stemming from the Summit workshops and sessions. By drawing from their own expertise and authority, the panel will crystallize discussion and outline a path forward. |
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| Wed, Oct 10th - 6pm - 9pm |
Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s Clean Water Act 40th Anniversary Celebration at Discovery World
Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin Learn More at http://www.milwaukeeriverkeeper.org |
