Event: Argentina–British Water Technology Showcase 2023

Date: March 2023

Location: London, UK (with participation from Buenos Aires and wider Argentina)

Type of CPD: International collaboration / innovation showcase / sector engagement

Duration: Half‑day showcase (participant + contributor)

Summary of the Event

I attended the Argentina–British Water Tech Showcase 2023, an international event convened by British Water to strengthen collaboration between the UK water sector and AySA (Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos), one of Latin America’s largest water and wastewater utilities.

The showcase brought together UK technology innovators, engineering firms, digital specialists, government representatives and Argentinian utility leaders to explore opportunities for knowledge exchange, innovation deployment and bilateral partnership. Discussions focused on operational challenges in Argentina, UK strengths in digital water and monitoring technologies, and pathways for collaborative pilots and capability building.

I contributed to the event by sharing insights on real‑time biological monitoring, microbial activity sensing, and the role of advanced sensing technologies in improving water quality, treatment stability and environmental protection.

Key Themes Covered

• Argentina’s water and wastewater challenges Urban growth, ageing infrastructure, water quality pressures and climate‑driven variability.
• Digital transformation and real‑time monitoring Biological, chemical and physical sensors to support predictive operations.
• Innovation and technology exchange Opportunities for UK companies to collaborate with AySA on pilots and digital upgrades.
• Environmental performance and compliance Monitoring tools to improve effluent quality, reduce pollution and protect ecosystems.
• Capacity building and skills development Strengthening operational capability through training, digital tools and knowledge transfer.
• International partnerships The role of British Water in facilitating global collaboration and supply chain engagement.