Event: Ecomondo 2022 – The Green Technology Expo

Date: November 2022

Location: Rimini Expo Centre, Italy

Type of CPD: Keynote speaking / environmental innovation / international collaboration

Duration: Multi‑day event (speaker + participant)

Summary of the Event

I attended Ecomondo 2022 in Rimini, one of Europe’s leading exhibitions and conferences focused on green technologies, circular economy solutions, environmental monitoring and sustainable infrastructure. The event brought together global innovators, utilities, technology companies, environmental agencies and research institutions.

I was invited as a Keynote Speaker, presenting on the role of microbial activity sensing in advancing real‑time monitoring, improving treatment performance and supporting environmental protection. My keynote was delivered in collaboration with Grupo CAP Milan, highlighting shared innovation priorities across Italy and the wider European water sector.

Ecomondo provided a valuable platform to engage with environmental leaders, explore emerging technologies and strengthen international partnerships.

My Contribution: Keynote Speaker with Grupo CAP Milan

Keynote Title: Microbial Activity Sensing: Real‑Time Biological Insight for a Circular and Resilient Water Future

Key points delivered:

Engaged in panel discussions and technical exchanges with European environmental leaders.

Explained the scientific foundations of microbial activity sensing and its relevance to environmental and wastewater monitoring.

Demonstrated how biological data supports early‑warning detection, process optimisation, and treatment stability.

Presented case studies showing improved operational outcomes through continuous microbial monitoring.

Discussed integration with digital platforms, including analytics dashboards, automated alerts and AI‑driven optimisation.

Highlighted the role of biological sensing in supporting circular economy strategies, including resource recovery and energy efficiency.

Collaborated with Grupo CAP Milan to explore opportunities for Italian utilities to adopt advanced monitoring technologies.